University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen (Source: uillinois.edu) Technology initiative will help state better serve citizens, promote business growth SPRINGFIELD, IL (ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017– The State of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation[Read More…]
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Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Feb. 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA-(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. On Feb. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 40 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
Saturday, Feb. 4: Illinois Water Protectors Rally and March in the Eleventh Hour of the Standing Rock Crisis
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 — Native Water Protectors and their allies will move in prayer and unity on Saturday as they answer a call for solidarity from the frontlines of Standing Rock, where the struggle to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline has entered its eleventh hour. Water protectors and supporters[Read More…]
KKK Flyers Found In Park Forest And Manteno (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- KKK Flyers were reported distributed throughout three states this week: North Carolina, Maine, and Illinois. Park Forest and Manteno were targeted in Illinois. From the Washington Post: Ku Klux Klan recruitment fliers were distributed throughout towns in North Carolina, Illinois and Maine this week, triggering condemnation across three[Read More…]
Suburban Chicago Physician Pleads Guilty to Federal Bribery Charge
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017. A Suburban Chicago physician pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to bribery concerning health care programs receiving federal funds. NEIL SHARMA, 36, of Lemont, has been a licensed Illinois physician since March 2011. Between September 2013 and March 2015, he was the[Read More…]
“We Can All See Through The Emperor’s New Clothes And His Chinese-Made Tie,” Says Rep. Gutierrez (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 By joeschmeaux Watch Illinois Rep Luis Gutierrez deliver this scathing speech, at the end of which he offers Trump his copy of the constitution, signed by Khizr Khan, recalls Khan’s question to trump about whether he has ever read the constitution, then calls Trump, “our new[Read More…]
CAIR Decries Trump Pledge to ‘Destroy’ Separation of Church and State
WASHINGTON, D.C.(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today decried President Donald Trump’s pledge to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from engaging in political activities such as endorsing or campaigning for political candidates. SEE: Trump[Read More…]
Russia Sanctions Lifted; Trump Plots War with Iran, with Russia Joining In
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 By Keith Pickering Serious, disturbing, frightening developments today: 1. The Trump administration lifted sanctions against Russia that had prevented US companies from exporting high-tech gear to Russia. Essentially it is now legal for US companies to sell spy gear to the Russian spy agency. This is the same Russian[Read More…]
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Mickey Mouse Nightlights Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights Hazard: Liquid from the nightlight can leak onto the electrical outlet, posing a fire hazard. Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through[Read More…]
Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: NOOK® Tablet 7” Hazard: The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard. Consumer Contact: Barnes & Noble toll-free at 877-886-5025 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Monday[Read More…]
