KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The facilitator was responsible for purchasing and selling weapons to support the insurgency. He coordinated the movement of improvised explosive device materials and ammunition to insurgents operating in the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Video: Hillary Clinton Erupts At Ron Johnson Over Benghazi Attack
When Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) tried to patronize Hillary Clinton into agreeing with him that the government intentionally and deliberately misled the American people into thinking that Benghazi was the result of riots and not a random terrorist attack, she answered his questions politely … but only for a while.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces 2013 Hall of Fame
Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel, O.P., will be recognized for Lifetime Achievement at the 2013 Marian Catholic Hall of Fame Awards. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Ceremony and Award Dinner set for February 7, 2013 at Olympia Fields Country Club Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School Community will celebrate the achievements of[Read More…]
Leo Goodman-Malamuth, Second GSU President, Dies at 88
Dr. Leo Goodman-Malamuth, shown at Governors State University’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2009. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Dr. Leo Goodman-Malamuth, Second Governors State University President, is Remembered for Reorganization of University’s Colleges, Curriculum, Grading System University Park, IL, January 23, 2013 – Dr. Leo Goodman-Malamuth II, second president of Governors State University,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Major Expansion Plan for Jones College Prep
Expansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced a plan to expand Jones College[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season with Announcement that City will Increase Funding for Tax Preparation Resources to Help Thousands of Chicago Families Secure Millions in Tax Refunds
Additional $500,000 in New Funding Over the Next Two Years Will Help Provide Resources for Thousands of Chicagoans Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago will provide an additional $500,000 in funding to help Chicago’s working families[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Appointments to Metro East Police District Commission
Commission Will Crack Down on Street Crime and Corruption in Four Metro East Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced seven appointments to the Metro East Police District Commission, which was created last August to crack down on street crime and corruption in four Metro East communities.[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Jay Rowell Statement Following Federal Indictment Of 32 Defendants for $874,000 in Unemployment Insurance Fraud
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Jay Rowell, Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), issued the following statement today after acting U.S. Attorney Gary S. Shapiro’s office announced criminal charges alleging unemployment insurance fraud. The IDES identified the suspects, brought the case to federal prosecutors and provided detailed analysis critical[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $9 Million Capital Investment in Airports Across Illinois
Program Will Create Hundreds of Jobs, Improve 19 Airports and Increase Public Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today announced a $9 million investment that will create hundreds of construction jobs while improving 19 airports across the state. Illinois’ State-Local[Read More…]
Defense Dept. News Briefing with Army Lieutenant General Terry from the Pentagon, January 23, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. COMMANDER BILL SPEAKS: Good morning. I’d like to welcome back to the Pentagon briefing room Lt. Gen. James Terry, United States Army, who’s been here a number of times via satellite and joins us in person today. Lt. Gen. Terry is the commander of ISAF Joint[Read More…]
