CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed House Bill 4075, also known as the “Uber bill.” The bill would have imposed statewide regulations on commercial ridesharing and prevented local governments across Illinois from adopting rules that fit their respective communities. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, August 24, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Christopher W. Mulalley, 26, of Eureka, Calif., died Aug. 22, in Gardez, Afghanistan, as the result of a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation. He was[Read More…]
Statement from National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Release of Peter Theo Curtis
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2014. For two years, we have kept Peter Theo Curtis, a U.S. citizen held hostage in Syria, in our thoughts and prayers. Today, we join his family and loved ones in welcoming his freedom. Theo is now safe outside of Syria, and we expect he will be[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Jackie Robinson West Little League Team, Aug. 24, 2014
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the Jackie Robinson West Little League team’s final game of the Little League World Series: “Jackie Robinson West has made a legendary run and finished runner-up, placing at the second best spot for any little league team across[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Jackie Robinson West Little League Team, Aug. 23, 2014
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the Jackie Robinson West Little League team’s victory in the U.S. Championship game at the Little League World Series: “Throughout the Little League World Series, Jackie Robinson West has played with enthusiasm, energy and a whole lot of[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The Export-Import Bank
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2014. Hi, everybody. Nearly six years after the worst financial crisis of our lifetimes, our businesses have added nearly 10 million new jobs over the past 53 months. That’s the longest streak of private-sector job creation in our history. And we’re in a six-month streak with our[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Admiral Kirby, Aug. 22, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Everybody, sorry I’m late. I know I’m terribly late today. I do want to just say something right at the outset and then we’ll get to your questions. We are very concerned by the movement of a Russian convoy across Ukraine’s border.[Read More…]
Three Southwest Suburban Defendants Indicted in Alleged Scheme to Defraud Organ and Tissue Donor Network
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2014. Three southwest suburban defendants were indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly scheming to swindle hundreds of thousands of dollars from a not-for-profit network that coordinated organ and tissue donations in Illinois and northwest Indiana, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The indictment seeks forfeiture of $652,298[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel to Host Homecoming Parade for Jackie Robinson West
Celebration to be held Wednesday, August 27, details to be released early next week CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago will hold a parade welcoming Jackie Robinson West home from the Little League World Series on Wednesday, August 27. “The excitement surrounding these[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Applauds New Life-Saving Stroke and Cancer Centers at Lake Forest Hospital Groundbreaking
Telestroke Center to Care for Patients Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury; Hospital to be Part of Northwestern Medicine Network; Is Lake Forest’s Biggest Project Ever LAKE FOREST, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today attended the groundbreaking for Lake Forest’s new premiere hospital, alongside Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Ill.-10), Lake[Read More…]
