Breaking, from the Chicago Sun-Times: SPRINGFIELD-Illinois moved a step closer Thursday to becoming the 10th state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry as the state Senate approved legalizing gay marriage in a vote one backer described as "one for the history books." "It is time Illinois get rid[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Boy Scouts Job Application: ‘Known or Avowed Homosexuals’ Need Not Apply
BSA has yet to take meaningful action on addressing anti-gay discrimination Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering a change to its membership policy banning gay scouts, the organization is embroiled in new charges of discrimination, this time regarding its hiring practices. The BSA job[Read More…]
37 U.S. Senators Call for Non-Discrimination Executive Order from President Obama
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – applauded 37 United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole School Challenges Faith Comm United Meth Youth Group from Xenia, OH to Recycling Competition
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- St. Lawrence O’Toole School is facing off against Faith Comm United Methodist Youth Group from Xenia, OH in a “Recycling Rumble,” Feb. 13-Apr. 30, 2013, to raise money by recycling, and for the chance to earn cash and win an Apple iPad compliments of the national fundraising through[Read More…]
FBI: Two Former Krahl Construction Executives Sentenced to Prison Terms for Billing Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two former top executives of a defunct general contractor, Krahl Construction, were sentenced to prison terms after pleading guilty to engaging in a $10.4 million fraudulent billing and kickback scheme. Five additional employees of Krahl and two individuals who received kickbacks—all of whom also pleaded guilty—are scheduled to[Read More…]
FBI: Arrest Made in Connection with Niles Bank Robbery
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man sought in connection with the robbery of a bank in Niles on Saturday was arrested February 10 outside a hotel in North Chicago by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and detectives from the Niles Police Department. The arrest was announced February 11 by Cory[Read More…]
FBI: Latin Kings’ Second-in-Command Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy, Related Gang Crimes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The second highest-ranking leader nationwide of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted at trial in 2011 of racketeering conspiracy (RICO) and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence that plagued numerous neighborhoods on the city’s north, south, and[Read More…]
FBI: Robbery of Chase Bank Branch in Berwyn
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A bank robbery occurred February 11 at about 10:30 a.m. at the Chase Bank branch located at 6532 West Cermak in Berwyn. The robber, previously dubbed the “Bully Bandit,” is believed to be responsible for up to eight Chicago-area robberies dating back to November 28, 2012. During February[Read More…]
FBI: Hogsett Announces Final Sentence in Terre Haute’s Operation Octane
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joseph H. Hogsett, the United States Attorney, announced February 5 the sentencing of Chad Noble, age 35, of Terre Haute, after his conviction in a scheme to obtain and distribute large quantities of “crystal” methamphetamine in the Terre Haute area. In federal court on the above date, Noble[Read More…]
FBI: Former Madison County Treasurer Guilty of Structuring Property Tax Sales to Reward Campaign Contributors
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former treasurer of Madison County, Illinois pled guilty in U.S. District Court on February 5, 2013, to violating the Sherman Antitrust Act, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced. Fred Bathon, 58, was convicted of structuring Madison County property tax[Read More…]
