Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Sun-Times: Bears vice president Tim McCaskey died Sunday after a 17-month battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 65. The second-oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey’s 11 children, he was so well-regarded by his grandfather, late Bears founder George Halas, that he was sent to[Read More…]
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Civil Union Signing Ceremony Could Be Largest In Illinois History
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Sun-Times reports the ceremony Monday when Governor Quinn makes civil unions between same-sex couples law in Illinois could be the largest such ceremony in state history. From the Sun-Times: Gov. Quinn will enact legislation that will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions during a[Read More…]
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On-the-Record Briefing On Steps the U.S State Department is Taking to Assist U.S. Citizens in Egypt, Jan. 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2011. MR. TONER: Thank you, and thanks to all of you for joining us on a Sunday afternoon. Given the fast pace of events unfolding in Egypt, we just thought it was important to try to get out some basic information on the steps that the U.S.[Read More…]
Egypt: State Department Announcement for American Citizens, Jan. 30, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2011. Remarks by Janice Jacobs, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs. As Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, I want you to know that the Department of State is very focused on the safety and security of U.S. citizens living and visiting in Egypt. State Department personnel at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 31, 2011
Jerry Shnay, Secretary of the Park Forest Historical Society, with Ann and Peter Catlow at Sunday’s 25th Anniversary celebration of the Historical Society. The Catlows, formerly of Park Forest, traveled from Fontana, Wisconsin for the event. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update: Please note the change in date of the first Candidate[Read More…]
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2011. Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2011. QUESTION: Joining us now from the State Department, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Secretary, President Obama on Friday called on Mubarak to recognize the rights of the Egyptian people. Are you satisfied with the steps that Mubarak has taken so far? SECRETARY CLINTON: Oh, I don’t[Read More…]
Lucas County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Sergeant Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations and Falsifying Written Reports
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– New York-(ENEWSPF)- The Justice Department announced today that former Lucas County Sheriff’s Sergeant John E. Gray was sentenced today by Judge David A. Katz to three years in prison, followed by two years’ supervised release, for federal civil rights violations and records falsification relating to the in-custody death[Read More…]
California Man Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 27 Months in Prison for Insider Trading Scheme
New York-(ENEWSPF)- PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that YONNI SEBBAG, a/k/a "Jonathan Cyrus," was sentenced today to 27 months in prison in connection with his participation in an insider trading scheme in which SEBBAG and his co-conspirator, BONNIE HOXIE, an assistant[Read More…]
