CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 205. Mzuri Moyo Aijmbaye, activist and extraordinary, multi talented performing artist who costarred in the internationally acclaimed cultural film, “SANKOFA” will participate in the march on City Hall on Saturday, August 29. She is currently performing nationally with her incredible one woman play, “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story.”[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Two CBS Journalists Shot Dead in Virginia While Reporting Live
Alison Parker and Adam Ward, reporter and cameraman from CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ-TV. (Photo: WDBJ-TV) Moneta, VA-(ENEWSPF)- From the New York Times: “Two journalists were shot to death Wednesday morning while broadcasting live from a strip mall in Moneta, Va., near Roanoke, the police said. “Video from the shooting appeared[Read More…]
Former Governor Tom Vilsack: Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton
IOWA—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. On Feb. 1, 2016 I intend to proudly caucus for Hillary Clinton — plain and simple. Hillary Clinton is not new to the fight for middle class families. Throughout her public life she has consistently fought to expand and strengthen the middle class. I have no doubt[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Fall Kick-off Pot Luck Dinner on September 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. The Park Forest Area League of Women Voters will hold its Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, September 9. The dinner will be followed by a Panel Discussion: “Is There Really Crime In Our Area?” Police Chiefs from University Park, Park Forest, Richton Park[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Sexual Assault Survivors Will Not Pay for Exams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly billing sexual assault survivors for the collection of evidence related to their attacks. House Bill 3848, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) and Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake), was passed by[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Announces Sale of Surplus Aircraft
State sells remaining surplus aircraft for over $2.5 million; $3.5 million net for taxpayers SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. The State of Illinois successfully sold the State’s five remaining surplus aircraft for more than $2.5 million as part of continued efforts to reduce the State’s aircraft fleet, the administration of Governor[Read More…]
Illinois Registers First Medical Cannabis Dispensary
SPRINGFIELD, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) announced today the registration of its first medical cannabis dispensary. Harbory, located at 8195 Express Drive in Marion, IL, successfully completed the DFPR business dispensary registration process and inspection and is now licensed to operate as[Read More…]
Co-Founder of OXYwater and Wife Sentenced for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering and Tax Crimes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. A husband and wife residing in Lewis Center, Ohio, were sentenced to prison in U.S. District Court today for their roles in a fraud scheme related to the company Imperial Integrative Health Research and Development LLC (Imperial) and its product, OXYwater, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Former Investment Banking Analyst and Two Friends Charged in Insider Trading Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. An analyst with J.P. Morgan Securities and two longtime friends were taken into custody this morning after being charged in a federal grand jury indictment that alleges they participated in an insider trading scheme that netted more than $600,000 in illicit profits. Assistant Attorney General Leslie[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at National Clean Energy Summit
President Barack Obama waits backstage as Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) introduces him at the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas, Nev., Aug. 24, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Las Vegas, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015 – 5:12 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you,[Read More…]
