Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2014. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Joe Biden, I’m filling in for President Obama, while he addresses the NATO summit in Wales. When the President and I took office in January of 2009, this nation was in the midst of the greatest economic crisis since the great[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Department of Defense Releases First Quarter Suicide Information, Sept. 5, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2014. The Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR), today, for the first quarter of calendar year 2014. The report summarizes suicide counts for all services and components. During the months of January through March of this year, there were 74 suicides among service members[Read More…]
Former Area Man Convicted Of Sex-Trafficking Two Minors And An Adult Victim At Southwest Suburban Motels
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2014. A former suburban man who was living in Michigan when he was arrested in 2011 was convicted by a federal jury of sex-trafficking three victims, including two minors, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendant, FABRIEL DELANEY, was found guilty of all eight counts against[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul University Announces 2014-15 Season
The Theatre School at DePaul University announces the 2014-15 season, featuring two world premieres, reimagined classics, contemporary pieces and engaging entertainment for the whole family. This year marks the 90th anniversary season and the second year of presenting productions at the school’s new artistic home at 2350 N. Racine Ave.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Marks Halfway Point For 2014 Street Resurfacing
City Departments and Utilities Have Already Resurfaced 175 Miles, More than was Completed in All of 2011; 355 Miles of Chicago Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced In 2014 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited a Department of Transportation street resurfacing crew today and announced that the City has[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Asks Hagel To Review, Reform Pentagon Programs That Transfer Military Equipment To State & Local Police Departments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of both the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, raising several areas of concern about programs operated by the Department of[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Visits Boeing to Emphasize Importance of Export-Import Bank Reauthorization to Illinois Jobs
Ex-Im Bank Supports 244 Illinois Businesses and 205,000 American Jobs Nationwide; Boeing is One of Illinois’ Largest Employers, Faces Unfair Chinese Competition ST. LOUIS, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) visited The Boeing Company today, along with Jim O’Neill, President of Global Services and Support and St. Louis[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban Issues ‘International Rescue Call’ to Halt Ebola Epidemic
WHO has donated 24 motorcycles to the Ministry of Health in Guinea to support Ebola contact tracing activities in eight districts in the country. Photo: WHO/A. Pallangyo NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 September 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today vowed to mobilize the United Nations in every possible way to respond to the[Read More…]
In Observance of Grandparents Day State of Illinois Praises Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
Dept on Aging funds support services for grandparents who need assistance to provide a stable environment for their grandchildren SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2014. In observance of Grandparents Day this Sunday, September 7, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praises grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Conducts Waste Tire Removal Action for Units of Local Government in Eight Illinois Counties
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2014. Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett has announced the completion of waste tire removal actions that took place during the July and August. The waste tire removal action is a part of the Illinois EPA’s efforts to assist units of local government (ULG’s) in providing and maintaining a[Read More…]
