Berkeley, US–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2014. Today, International Rivers launched “The State of the World’s Rivers,” a first-of-its-kind interactive online database that illustrates the role that dams have played in impoverishing the health of the world’s river basins. The database shows how river fragmentation due to decades of dam-building is highly correlated[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments Seeking Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Indiana and Wisconsin
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2014. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in lawsuits seeking to strike down discriminatory marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin. The three-judge panel included Richard Posner, Ann Claire Williams and David F. Hamilton. Attorneys from Lambda Legal argued on behalf of five plaintiff couples from[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Illinois Businesses and Consumers to Widespread Data Breaches
Attorney General Issues Alert Following Homeland Security Disclosure That Over 1,000 U.S. Businesses Breached by Hackers Using Malware Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois businesses and residents to a disclosure by the Department of Homeland Security that over 1,000 U.S. businesses were hit by hackers in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens State-of-the-Art Police Forensic Laboratory in Belleville
New State Police Building Provides Forensic Capability for Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies BELLEVILLE –(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local officials to open a new State Police Metro-East Forensic Science Laboratory in Belleville. The facility will provide the Illinois State Police (ISP) and[Read More…]
Eight Illinois Fire Departments Recognized For Their Fire Prevention Efforts
Award Recipients are an Example of Courage and Commitment to Saving Lives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2014. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) congratulates the eight fire departments from Illinois that are being recognized with the 2013 Life Safety Award for their commitment to fire prevention efforts in their communities. [Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Stop Discrimination Against Pregnant Women in the Workplace
Governor Signs Landmark Legislation on Women’s Equality Day to Guarantee Women the Right to be Both Mothers and Employees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced he has signed a landmark new law that will fight the widespread but often overlooked practice of discrimination against pregnant women in the[Read More…]
Exxonmobil Pipeline Company to Pay Civil Penalty Under Proposed Settlement for Torbert, Louisiana Oil Spill
Settlement Resolves Clean Water Act Violation Stemming from 2012 Spill Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2014. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (ExxonMobil) has agreed to pay a civil penalty for an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act stemming from a 2012 crude oil spill from ExxonMobil’s “North Line” pipeline near Torbert, Louisiana, the[Read More…]
Former Acting HHS Cyber Security Director Convicted for Engaging in Child Pornography Enterprise
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2014. The former acting director of cyber security at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was convicted by a federal jury in the District of Nebraska today of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise, conspiracy to advertise and distribute child pornography, and accessing a computer[Read More…]
Owner of Home Health Care Company Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Role in $6 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2014. A co-owner of Professional Medical Home Health LLC was sentenced today to serve 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.2 million in restitution for her participation in a health care fraud scheme involving the now defunct home health care company. Assistant Attorney General Leslie[Read More…]
Justice Department Sues to Stop Chicago-Area Woman and Her Businesses from Preparing Tax Returns
Tax Services Provider Allegedly Prepared Fraudulent Amended and Original Returns in Chicago-Area Hotel Rooms Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2014. The United States filed a complaint in federal court in Chicago to bar Laurie G. Helfer, aka Laurie G. Powell, individually and through her businesses Laurie’s Freelance & Tax Preparation Services and[Read More…]
