Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The White House urged Americans to get vaccinated in its last press briefing before the Fourth of July holiday. The COVID-19 Response Team conducted a press briefing via teleconference on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Among other items reported, vaccinations work against the Delta variant. In addition to being[Read More…]
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Report Hate Crimes FBI Tells Public
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the public should report hate crimes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is engaged in a nationwide effort to build public awareness of hate crimes and encourage reporting to law enforcement. Hate crimes are the highest priority of the FBI’s civil rights program because of the devastating impact they have on[Read More…]
Federal Gun Trafficking and Drug Dealing Charges Filed Against Chicago Man
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with trafficking a loaded submachine gun and dealing cocaine in the city. JOSUE CANALES, 28, knowingly transferred a loaded Israeli Military Industries Model submachine gun to another individual on Dec. 15, 2020, according to an indictment returned in U.S.[Read More…]
Chicago Alderman and Her Chief of Staff Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury today indicted City of Chicago Alderman CARRIE M. AUSTIN and her Chief of Staff on bribery offenses for allegedly conspiring to receive home improvements from construction contractors seeking city assistance for a development project in Austin’s Far South Side ward. Austin, 72, of Chicago,[Read More…]
Feds Accuse Three Men of Unlawfully Dealing or Possessing Firearms in Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three men have been charged in a federal indictment with unlawfully dealing or possessing firearms in Chicago. JOHNATHAN BURGOS, 28, of Chicago, illegally dealt firearms in Chicago from January to March of last year, according to an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago. Burgos also illegally[Read More…]
Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Conspiracy to Distribute Synthetic Cannabinoids
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on June 21, 2021, against Abdul G. Alsamah, 51, formerly of Springfield, Ill., for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Prior to his conviction, Alsamah[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help 9-1-1 Operators
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation’s 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03) are[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Advances $20 Million in Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Communities
Matteson to Benefit from $400,000 for Rt. 30 at Cicero Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced $20 million in funding to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Chicago, Cook County, The Village of Matteson, Will County, and Kankakee County. These projects were included in the Investing in a New[Read More…]
Gary Man Charged with Bank Robbery
Charged with Gary Bank Robbery and a Firearm Offense Causing Death Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Hailey Gist-Holden, age 26, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged by way of a criminal complaint with armed bank robbery, using, carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm during the armed bank robbery, and causing death, that being[Read More…]
North Vernon, IN, Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Toddler
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Gage Campos, a North Vernon, Indiana, man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor child. He will also serve 20 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to the minor victim. According to court documents, Gage Campos,[Read More…]
