Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013 – 12:45 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thanks for bearing with us today. A lot going on at the White House. Before I take your questions I just wanted to note that the President and the Vice President completed a very productive meeting with law enforcement officers,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Durbin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Unveil Immigration Reform Principles
Principles to Help Guide Common Sense, Tough and Fair Immigration Reform WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) unveiled a series of immigration reform principles today after months of negotiations with a bipartisan group of Senators. Durbin, joined by Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Lindsey[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to Chair Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that he will become the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee when the panel organizes early next month. With the exception of military construction programs, the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee oversees funding for the military and intelligence community, our[Read More…]
Voter Registration Ends Tomorrow For Feb. 26 Primary
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Time is almost up to register to vote in the Feb. 26, 2013 Consolidated Primary Election and 2nd Congressional District Special Primary Election. Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds suburban Cook County residents who have not registered to vote that they must register by tomorrow, Jan. 29, in order[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCC
Partnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. As part of his commitment to ensuring that Chicago’s students are prepared to excel in the jobs and careers of tomorrow, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership between Chicago Public[Read More…]
FBI: Madison Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Funds from Employer
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Amy M. Shelby, 38, of Madison, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, to be followed by three years on supervised release, and restitution of $112,383.52, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. Shelby was indicted by a grand[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Members of Seventh Ward Candidate Screening Committee
Mayor to Meet with Committee on Monday; Evaluation Process to Begin Tuesday CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named the five members of the 7th ward candidate screening committee that will examine the candidates for 7th ward alderman. “The five men and women who are serving on this committee[Read More…]
FBI: Woman Charged with Embezzling Funds from the City of Marion Water Department
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Linda Heyde, 59, of Marion, Illinois, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with three counts of embezzlement and theft, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. The offenses each carry a statutory maximum sentence of up to 10[Read More…]
FBI: Fairview Heights Man Receives 35 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Fairview Heights man, Andrew Gerald Millas, 43, received a 35 year prison sentence in federal court in East St Louis on January 14, 2013, following his plea of guilty to three counts of production of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography, the United[Read More…]
FBI: Hogsett Announces Sentencing of Local Man for Distributing Pornographic Images of Babies and Toddlers
INDIANAPOLIS-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Joseph Hogsett announced January 15 that Patrick Logan Durrett, age 24, of New Albany, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt to 108 months (nine years) in federal prison after admitting to charges that he possessed and distributed images and videos of child pornography.[Read More…]
