Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Society of Professional Journalists has joined an amicus brief challenging the University of Illinois Board of Trustees’ attempt to conceal records involving preferential treatment of well-connected applicants to the state university system. The brief was filed Friday in support of the Chicago Tribune Company after the Board of Trustees[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Hurricane Irene Advisory, August 23, 2011 (8 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011 UPDATE 8 PM EDT …IRENE BEARING DOWN ON THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMAS… SUMMARY NFORMATION LOCATION…21.1N 71.8W ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM WSW OF GRAND TURK ISLAND ABOUT 90 MI…145 KM E OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…90 MPH…150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 9 MPH…15[Read More…]
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Off Coast of Honshu, Japan
Honshu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- On a day not short rumblings, another earthquake has struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan, this one only 4.6 magnitude at a depth of 20.1 km (12.5 miles). Happening on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 23:32:54 UTC, 6:32:54 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), the epicenter was[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Battle for Tripoli Continues / No Question Qadhafi Regime Has Nearly Collapsed / Best Thing is for Qadhafi to Relinquish Power Immediately / Transition Has Begun / Support and Echo the Call for National Unity / Secretary Clinton Spoke to[Read More…]
Illinois Connects More than 100 Job Seekers with Good-Paying Jobs at Aon
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) have come together to place more than 100 job seekers in good-paying jobs at the Chicago-based professional services firm. The collaboration highlights Governor Pat Quinn’s efforts to grow jobs and connect qualified job seekers with ready-to-hire[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Takes Action to Protect Veterans and Support Military Families
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. As part of his ongoing commitment to servicemembers and their families, Governor Pat Quinn today signed three laws that will protect Veterans and support military families. “Our servicemembers are the heart and soul of Illinois,” Governor Quinn said. “Whether they are returning home from service or defending[Read More…]
Simon to Lead Classrooms First Commission Team to Study Ways to Cut Bureaucracy, Improve Student Opportunities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will lead a state commission charged with cutting school district administration costs and redirecting those tax dollars to students and classrooms, thanks to legislation signed today by Governor Quinn. Simon’s Classrooms First Commission will study how districts can improve educational opportunities, reduce duplicative[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Advisory, August 23, 2011 (5 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011 – 5 PM EDT IRENE LASHING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS… SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION LOCATION…20.9N 71.5W ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM SSW OF GRAND TURK ISLAND ABOUT 110 MI…180 KM E OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…90 MPH…150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES[Read More…]
Statement from FEMA Spokesperson Rachel Racusen on Mid Atlantic Earthquake
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Federal Emergency Management Agency Spokesperson Rachel Racusen issued the following statement on the earthquake that impacted the mid Atlantic Region and other states today: “According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), the mid Atlantic Region of the United States experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake. FEMA, along with[Read More…]
Gov. Perdue Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Irene
RALEIGH–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Gov. Bev Perdue today encouraged her fellow North Carolinians to be prepared for Hurricane Irene possibly hitting the state on Saturday. “Our state’s veteran emergency management team is ready for Irene, but our fellow North Carolinians need to be just as prepared. Please make sure you have[Read More…]
