Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Kwame Raoul Monday joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general that sent a letter urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021. “As states grapple with rising coronavirus infection rates, governments, nonprofits and businesses rely on CARES[Read More…]
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Attorney General Raoul Defends Census Against Federal Attempt to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Supreme Court Monday heard argument in the case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of states, cities, and counties, against federal attempts to illegally leave millions of undocumented immigrants out of the apportionment base that establishes the number of members in[Read More…]
Public Health Officials Announce 6,190 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported 6,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 85 additional deaths. Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 1 male 50s, 5 females 60s, 6 males 60s, 12 females 70s, 11 males 70s,[Read More…]
Team Travis-Deployed Airmen Dies in Noncombat-Related Incident
Travis Air Force Base, CA-(ENEWSPF)- A physician assigned to the 60th Medical Group, David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center, died in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Department of Defense announced today the death of the Airman who was supporting Operation[Read More…]
Public Health Officials Announce 7,873 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Saturday reported 7,873 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 108 additional deaths. Bureau County: 1 female 80s Cook County: 1 female 30s, 3 females 40s, 2 males 40s, 3 males 50s, 6 females 60s, 9[Read More…]
COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Dry Runs Taking Place Across U.S., General Says
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Military is preparing to serve Americans on home soil by delivering upcoming SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The chief operations officer for Operation Warp Speed discussed how the COVID-19 vaccines will be delivered and administered. Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna held a press briefing on Operation Warp Speed[Read More…]
Three Men Charged in Violent Kidnappings of Several Victims in Chicago Suburbs
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three men have been indicted on federal kidnapping charges for allegedly abducting several victims at gunpoint in the Chicago suburbs. The defendants last year carried out two kidnappings in Naperville and Westchester, and attempted a third in South Holland, according to a superseding indictment returned in U.S. District[Read More…]
O’Fallon Couple Charged with $2M Extortion & Fraud Scheme
O’Fallon, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An O’Fallon, Illinois couple is facing a slew of federal charges tonight. Emmitt T. Tiner and Matissia S. Holt are named in a wide-ranging, 54-count indictment that accuses the pair of an elaborate extortion scheme, defrauding the Illinois Home Services Program, and money laundering. Tiner is also charged[Read More…]
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On November 18, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices. “The bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act will ensure that the US government purchases secure devices and closes[Read More…]
DOD Transition Outreach to Biden-Harris Team Begins
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Defense Department is working to ensure the transition to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden is a smooth one, Pentagon officials said today. Last night, the General Services Administration signed paperwork that allowed government employees to speak with members of the Biden-Harris transition office. Tom Muir, the[Read More…]
