Raleigh, NC–(ENEWSPF)– Daniel Patrick Boyd, a/k/a “Saifullah,” 40, pleaded guilty today in federal court in New Bern, North Carolina, to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to murder, kidnap, maim, and injure persons in a foreign country. The guilty plea by Boyd, a U.S. citizen and resident[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Forty-One Gang Members and Associates in Five Districts Charged
Alleged Crimes Include Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Trafficking Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Forty-one alleged members of various street gangs have been charged in indictments or criminal complaints unsealed today in five judicial districts, the Department of Justice announced today. The federal indictments and complaints unsealed today charge members and associates[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Valerie Brefczynski
Valerie Brefczynski, a life-long resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Valerie Brefczynski, a life-long resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Art. And always, always on the honor[Read More…]
Students at St. Lawrence O’Toole Learn Music and More from Urban Gateways
Students at St. Lawrence O’Toole participated in an event by Urban Gateways. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Courtesy of a grant from Target, St. Lawrence O’Toole School, hosted Urban Gateways in early February. The Chamber Brass Players Quintet came and performed specialized concerts for grades PreK-8. The students were introduced to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Senator Webb’s Retirement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011. From his courageous service in Vietnam to his tireless work in the United States Senate, Jim Webb has dedicated his life to serving our nation and those who defend it. Jim has been a relentless advocate for our veterans who helped to pass the post-9/11[Read More…]
Durbin Asks for Meeting With Consumer Product Safety Chairman to Discuss Faulty Pool Drain Covers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune investigation, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Inez Tenenbaum, to request a meeting to discuss existing rules and regulations regarding pool safety, specifically steps taken to prevent entrapments due[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, February 9, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Joining National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Secretary Bob Gates at White House for Meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues Ambassador Robert King Visits Seoul, Republic of Korea EGYPT Events Unfolding in[Read More…]
Sixteen Charged in South Suburban Drug Sweep
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thirteen alleged members of two separate drug distribution rings operating in Robbins and Harvey were arrested yesterday by agents and officers assigned to a federal task force, culminating a lengthy investigation which targeted illicit drug distribution in the south suburbs. Three additional defendants remain at large and are[Read More…]
ISAC Challenges Illinois Families To Increase FAFSA Completion
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2011. February has been designated Financial Aid Awareness Month (FAAM), and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is challenging Illinois students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, seeking 800,000 completed applications in 2011, an increase of seven percent over last year.[Read More…]
Death Notice: Helen Ann Paul, nee Kruse
Helen Ann Paul, nee Kruse, 65, February 8, 2011, resident of Park Forest; Loving mother of Kristin (Kyle) Codlin of Saline, MI and Stacy Paul of Tucson, AZ; cherished grandmother of Brennan; fond sister of Gus (Alyson) Kruse of Culver, IN. The family will receive friends at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home &[Read More…]
