Defendant Allegedly Responsible for a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device Attack against U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan in January 2009 NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. A superseding indictment was obtained today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York, adding charges against Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh, 30, an American citizen,[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, January 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delay. There’s a lot going on today, as you’ve seen. Before we go to your questions, there is some news I did want to discuss proactively that all of you have been covering[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Freshman Friday Program January 29
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an instant[Read More…]
Blues Singing Sensation Shemekia Copeland In Concert At Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will feature Blues/soul/roots singing sensation Shemekia Copeland. Shemekia’s recently released CD, Outskirts Of Love, received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Blues Album category from the Recording Academy. Winners will be announced in Los Angeles[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Homeowners to be on Alert for Flood-related Home Repair Scams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2016. Following severe flooding in areas of downstate and southern Illinois, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned residents in impacted areas to be on alert for home repair con artists looking to exploit homeowners and local businesses that need repairs due to flood-related damage. Madigan cautioned Illinois[Read More…]
Illinois Winter Road Conditions in One Click
IDOT online map offers real-time info to help Illinois travelers SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds motorists to bookmark gettingaroundillinois.com on their computers and smartphones for quick access to the latest winter road conditions. The Getting Around Illinois map is updated 24/7 during winter weather, providing[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on President Obama’s Executive Actions on Gun Safety
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to address the gun violence epidemic in America: “I thank the President for stepping up and taking action where the Republican Congress has repeatedly refused to do so. Gun violence kills[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Supports President Obama’s Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence
Executive Actions unveiled today take needed strides to keep children safe from guns Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Today, President Barack Obama unveiled a series of new executive actions aimed at preventing gun violence in America, including several ideas that reflect American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy and that would protect[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Applauds President Obama’s Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today after joining President Obama at the White House for the announcement on his Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence. “I applaud President Obama’s bold Executive Actions taken today. These policies will have an immediate impact by keeping guns[Read More…]
UK to Debate Petition to Block Donald J. Trump from Entering Country
UK—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2016. According to a government announcement made today, the British parliament will formally debate a petition on January 18th from backers wishing to prevent Donald Trump from entering the United Kingdom. The petition, which has gathered over 568,000 signatures to date, was launched after Trump announced his plans[Read More…]
