Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Eight shrimp trawlers have been charged by NOAA with allegedly fishing this summer in the area of the Gulf of Mexico that was closed due to the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. The notices of violation and assessment (NOVAs) were issued as part of NOAA’s effort to[Read More…]
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Obama Administration Sends Eighth Bill to BP
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Obama Administration on Friday sent an eighth bill for $25.4 million to BP and other named responsible parties for response and recovery operations relating to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. To date, the Administration has sent these eight bills to BP and other responsible parties (Transocean,[Read More…]
State’s Attorney Joins Forces with Chicago Police and Local Retailers to Crack Chicago Fencing Operation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2010. Following a joint investigation by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Chicago Police Department, with assistance from major retailers, two suburban men have been charged with operating a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise out of their north side distribution warehouse, purchasing and reselling stolen merchandise for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues New Product Recall Guide As Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her newest recalled products guide as part of her ongoing effort to protect children by educating families on the dangers of having recalled toys, cribs and other potentially dangerous items in their homes. Madigan also urged consumers to sign up for[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Staff Sgt. Loleni W. Gandy, 36, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died Nov. 19 in Balad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 103rd Expeditionary[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jason T. Smith, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Branch,[Read More…]
Illinois Food Products Available Online This Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The perfect, food-related gift for family and friends this holiday season may be just a mouse click away. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) maintains a website to promote products made by Illinois food companies. About 200 companies currently are listed on the site, some of[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Announces $25 Million Capital Grant to Build UNO Neighborhood School
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn’s administration today announced a $25 million Illinois Jobs Now! capital grant to build the United Neighborhood Organization’s (UNO) newest charter school, the Gage Park Campus in Chicago. Billy Ocasio, a Senior Advisor to Governor Quinn, joined Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)[Read More…]
Kristina Schake to Join First Lady’s Office as Communications Director
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Office of the First Lady announced today that Kristina Schake will be joining the staff as Special Assistant to the President and Communications Director to the First Lady. She will start in the East Wing in December, 2010. “I’m thrilled to welcome Kristina to the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Honor Officers and Citizens
Detective John DeCeault (center) stands with family as Deputy Chief Mike McNamara and Chief Thomas Fleming present him as the "2010 Officer of the Year." (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Photos from Sundays Award Ceremony are available here. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Police Department honored its own and several citizens[Read More…]
