CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced today that Chicago Police have recovered over 5,000 illegal guns so far in 2018. At the announcement Mayor Emanuel said, “I commend our officers for doing the difficult and dangerous work of[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Illinois Department of Public Health Continues Investigation as Foodborne Illnesses Increase
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is continuing to work with local, state, and federal public health officials to investigate an increase in the number of Cyclospora illnesses in counties all across Illinois. Since mid-May, IDPH has confirmed 243 cases of cyclosporiasis,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins FTC and 50 States Taking Action Against Fraudulent Charities Claiming to Help Veterans
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorneys General across the country and other law enforcement and charity regulators to announce “Operation Donate with Honor.” This initiative is intended to crackdown against fraudulent charities that scam consumers by falsely[Read More…]
Judge Rules Former Chicago Priest Must Remain in State Custody as Sexually Violent Person
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that Cook County Judge Dennis Porter ordered Daniel McCormack, 49, a former Roman Catholic priest, to remain in state custody after previously finding him to be a Sexually Violent Person (SVP). McCormack was formerly the pastor of St.[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth on Trump’s Secret Meeting with Vladimir Putin: “Shocking and Disgraceful”
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) comments on Donald Trump’s performance at yesterday’s Press Conference with Russian President Putin in Helsinki: “It is difficult to overstate the damage done by Donald Trump’s shocking and disgraceful show of weakness on the world stage. The strong global[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: My Colleagues Are Failing To Live Up To Their Oath, Refuse To Speak Up And Denounce President Trump’s Actions In Helsinki
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on his Senate Republican colleagues to speak up and put country before party following President Donald Trump’s remarks at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Durbin said in a speech on the Senate floor, “Yesterday,[Read More…]
Has Trump Finally Gone Too Far? (Video)
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser If you are among the millions of Americans that really love this country, then you were as sickened as I was to see Donald Trump’s shocking performance during today’s Press Conference with his pal Russian President Vladimir Putin. There’s no longer any doubt where[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Are your kids getting bored with the ‘usual’ summer activities? Hallelujah Temple is offering two free summer camps for young people from age 5 to 17. The first camp, a Vacation Bible School, beginning Monday, July 16, and is available for children ages 5-13. Week two,[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army and Air Force Casualties
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz, 32, from Summerville, South Carolina, died, July 12, in Afghanistan, of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues U.S. DOJ and AG Sessions to Receive Payment for Law Enforcement Initiatives
Lawsuit Alleges Federal Government Withheld $6.5 Million in Funding to Illinois Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for violating federal law by refusing to release $6.5 million in funding for Illinois[Read More…]
