Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016 – 1:26 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delay in getting started this afternoon. Obviously, it’s been a difficult 36 hours for our country. And you’ve had an opportunity to hear from the President in the last 24 hours about his[Read More…]
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Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression on the Tragedy in Orlando
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression expresses its most heartfelt solidarity with the victims of an act of terror in Orlando, FL, and their families. We declare our solidarity with all victims of such attacks. We note with great concern that the victims in the[Read More…]
East St. Louis Man Sentenced For Bank Robbery
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An East St. Louis man, Deondre Jones, 45, convicted of bank robbery, was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison on June 7, 2016, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, James L. Porter, announced today. Following release from imprisonment, Jones will serve three years[Read More…]
Madison Business Owner And His Brother Sentenced To Prison For Participating In Stolen Property Fraud Ring
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that yesterday, James D. Litchfield, 59, owner of Big Jim’s Autorama in Madison, IL, and his brother, Ryan P. Litchfield, 37, of O’Fallon, MO, were both sentenced to prison for their participation in a large[Read More…]
Former Fugitive Sentenced to Prison for Florida Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. A Cuban national was sentenced to 37 months in prison today for his role in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme in the greater Tampa, Florida, area. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III of the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Briefing on the Attack in Orlando, Florida, June 13, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016 – 11:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just had the opportunity to get the latest briefing from FBI Director Comey, as well as Deputy Attorney General Yates and the rest of my national security team about the tragedy that took place in Orlando. They’re going to[Read More…]
DePaul University President Stepping Down in Summer 2017
The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., will step down from his position as president of DePaul University in Chicago at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. After 13 years of leadership, Holtschneider will assume his tenured faculty position at DePaul, following a one-year sabbatical. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Orlando Nightclub Shooting
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to last night’s shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida: “The lives of at least fifty brothers, daughters, sons, parents, and children were taken senselessly and suddenly today. It is difficult to find words to describe the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Father Pfleger in Launching New Youth Jobs Program to Employ 50 in the Auburn-Gresham Community
Pilot will help 50 disconnected youth gain support, mentorship and full-time employment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today, in partnership with Father Michael Pfleger and Saint Sabina Church, announced the launch of the Auburn-Gresham Pilot, a new program focused on the opportunity crisis facing men of color on the[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on McDonald’s Headquarters Moving to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016 “McDonald’s, welcome back to sweet home Chicago,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. “McDonald’s has identified the keys to success to today’s global market, talent, technology, and access to transportation networks, and they recognize these as Chicago’s strengths. I’m proud to welcome them to our dynamic city, and proud[Read More…]
