Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The retired leader of a regional labor union local was sentenced today to three years of probation for violating federal labor law by demanding and accepting custom-made livestock feeders for his buffalo farm in Maryland from a company that employed the union local’s workers, as well as other similar[Read More…]
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Massachusetts Uncle, Nephew Indicted on Insider Trading Charges
Boston, MA-(ENEWSPF)- Two men were charged today in federal court with conspiring to commit insider trading. PETER E. TALBOT, 42, of East Longmeadow, and CARL E. BINETTE, 29, of Ludlow, were charged in a seven-count indictment with conspiracy and securities fraud. BINETTE was also charged with obstruction of justice. The[Read More…]
Franklin County Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Bank Robberies
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on October 13, 2010, NICHOLAS MATTHEW HALL, age 39, of Franklin County, Illinois, pleaded guilty in United States District Court, East St. Louis, to a three-count indictment charging him with two counts of[Read More…]
Granite City Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on October 14, 2010, DAVID STEWARD, age 36, of Granite City, Illinois, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, to 70 months’ imprisonment, and a fine of $750 to be[Read More…]
Durbin Announces $4.25 Million in Funding for Go To 2040 Sustainable Community Planning Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $4,250,000 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to help advance its GO TO 2040 community planning initiative.[Read More…]
Durbin, Costello, Shimkus, to Convene Regional Levee Meeting
WASHINGTON, D. C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressmen Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) announced today that they will convene a meeting to develop a regional plan to address upgrading Southern Illinois levees. Age and uneven maintenance have raised concerns about their future ability to[Read More…]
$45 Million Investment in Southern Illinois’ High-Tech Infrastructure Announced; Will Create 150 Jobs
CARTERVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local leaders at John A. Logan College to announce a $45.4 million project to construct high-speed fiber optic broadband infrastructure in 23 Illinois counties. The project will create more than 150 jobs and is funded by $11.3 million[Read More…]
State Economic Development Director Announces Over $12.6 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects
STAUNTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2010. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley visited Staunton today to announce that 40 communities throughout the state have been awarded competitive Public Infrastructure grants totaling over $12 million through the federally-funded Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP). “Many of Illinois’ smaller communities have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges July Flood Victims to Apply for Federal Assistance
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)– October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people affected by the July floods to apply for federal disaster assistance to help them recover from the storms. The deadline for registration was extended this week to Nov. 17 after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Governor Quinn’s extension[Read More…]
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
