Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Monday morning, October 24, Center on Halsted hosted Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) as he administered the re-enlistment oath to Lee Reinhart, the first openly gay man in Illinois to re-enlist in the U.S. Armed Service following the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Reinhart, who recently moved[Read More…]
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CenterPoint at Governors State Offers Business Workshops in Lemont, Manhattan
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in Lemont and Manhattan, on Thursday, November 3. These informative workshops are free and open to the public. The Lemont session will take place at the Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St., in Lemont,[Read More…]
Judge Halts Enforcement of Unconstitutional Law Mandating Drug Tests for Temporary Assistance Applicants
ACLU Challenged Law on Behalf of Navy Vet, Stated Law Violates Fourth Amendment ORLANDO–(ENEWSPF)–October 24 – As the result of a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Florida and the Florida Justice Institute (FJI), today U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven halted enforcement of Florida’s new law mandating drug tests for[Read More…]
FBI: Washington Park Man Sentenced to 36 Months on Gun Charge
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that on October 21, 2011, Darnell V. Crutcher, a/k/a Darnell C. Crutcher, 38, of Washington Park, Illinois, was sentenced in federal district court in East St. Louis to 36 months’ imprisonment, three years’ supervised release,[Read More…]
FBI Releases 2010 Statistics on Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- According to information released today by the FBI, 56 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty last year; 72 officers died in accidents while performing their duties; and 53,469 officers were assaulted in the line of duty. The 2010 edition of Law Enforcement Officers[Read More…]
FBI: East St. Louis Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Previously Convicted Felon
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dwon L. Lott, 38, of East St. Louis, Ill., was sentenced in United States District Court, East St. Louis, to unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. Lott was sentenced[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Executive Appointments
Fills Terms at Gaming Board, Racing Board, Pollution Control Board, Tollway and More CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today made a number of appointments to the state’s more than 320 boards and commissions. In addition to university boards, the Governor’s actions include filling positions on the state Gaming Board,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy and Housing, Oct. 24, 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2011 – 2:15 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for letting me block your driveways. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: You’re welcome. THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you. And I[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2011. It is an honor to stand with you today – and to salute the leadership that you have provided over the past year, as well as the example that you have set for IACP’s next President. Every person in this room – and, especially, the leaders[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, October 24, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Ambassador Robert Ford Returning to U.S. for Consultations / Call on Government of Syria to Cease Smear Campaign Against Ambassador Ford / Protection under the Vienna Convention Support for the Arab League Delegation’s Stated Intent Export Controls to Syria /[Read More…]
