CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. A Roosevelt University student and a recent graduate are making the institution a more sustainable place to be for years to come with help from a Chicago company. Sustainability Studies major Mary Beth Radeck and May 2014 Accounting graduate Kevin Markowski are cultivating rooftop gardens in the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Feinstein Statement on Redactions in Detention, Interrogation Study
Washington—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2014. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on the committee study of the CIA’s detention and interrogation program: “After further review of the redacted version of the executive summary, I have concluded that certain redactions eliminate or obscure key facts that support[Read More…]
Seoul Shik Poom Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Choripdong Chocolate Almond Richmond Ice Bar
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Seoul Shik Poom Inc. of Englewood, NJ is recalling Choripdong Chocolate Almond Richmond Ice Bar (4bags/432ml) because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Jackson & Schuler County Arrests in Child Pornography Operation
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced charges against two men on multiple counts of possessing and distributing child pornography as part of “Operation Glass House,” a statewide initiative to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Earlier today, investigators with Madigan’s office and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Valence Health to Expand in Illinois
Chicago Company Will Create 500 New Jobs by 2019 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Valence Health is significantly expanding their business in Illinois and will create 500 jobs in Chicago over the next five years. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create[Read More…]
State Departmen Briefing by Jen Psaki, August 5, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing U.S.-AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS LEBANON IRAN SOUTH KOREA/JAPAN IRAN EGYPT LIBYA IRAQ/SYRIA VENEZUELA UKRAINE/RUSSIA MEXICO INDIA/SECRETARY VISIT AFGHANISTAN JAPAN TRANSCRIPT: 2:31 p.m. EDT MS. PSAKI: I just wanted to start by giving you all just some readouts of[Read More…]
Outrage in Colorado over Fracking Betrayal of Top Democrats
Activists in Erie, Colorado protest fracking in their community. (Photo: Erie Rising) Politicians announce drilling regulatory panel will welcome input by industry and business groups, headed by XTO Energy president Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In what is being slammed as a hijacking of the democratic process—and a cave to pressure by the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014 – 3:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everybody. To Mayor Bloomberg, thank you — not only for the kind introduction, but to Bloomberg Philanthropies as our co-host, and for the great work that you’re doing[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Rahm’s Readers Early Literacy Component Far Exceeds Goal of 100,000 Books Read By Chicago Families
Rahm’s Readers for the First Time Ever Introduced An Early Literacy Component For Early Readers Ages 0-5 Years; Sparks Partnership with Illinois Chapter of Reach Out and Read Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital Patrick Magoon, and Dr. Mariana[Read More…]
‘Mission Accomplished’: Israel Withdraws Troops After Nearly 1,900 Killed in Gaza
Palestinians walk amid the destruction in Gaza on July 27, 2014. (Photo: flickr / cc / Iyad al Baba/Oxfam International) Israel indicated accomplishment of its goals as ground forces withdraw and 72-hour cease fire begins Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A 72-hour cease fire has commenced between Palestinian factions and Israel on Tuesday[Read More…]
