CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. A Lockport woman was convicted on federal fraud charges this week for scheming to swindle money from a not-for-profit network that coordinated organ and tissue donations in Illinois and northwest Indiana. DEBRA A. SCHULTZ received the proceeds of false invoices which had been submitted to[Read More…]
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Former Chicago Police Dispatch Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Federal Extortion Charge in Connection with Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Cook County Jail
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. A former dispatch supervisor for the Chicago Police Department admitted in federal court today that she provided private government information to her boyfriend in an effort to help smuggle contraband into Cook County Jail. STEPHANIE LEWIS used her position in the City of Chicago Office of[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Flood Damage Assistance Event on January 24 to Assist Residents in Securing Funds (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Did you experience water damage as a result of flooding that occurred in April or May of 2013? Did you report the damage? If so, find out how you may be able to secure funds before they are depleted. Attend a workshop on Jan. 24,[Read More…]
Colorado Department of Transportation Finalizes I-70 Decision Despite Discriminatory Impact
Civil Rights Complaint still pending with U.S. Department of Transportation A view of the wall of I-70, from the Globeville neighborhood. “Our neighborhood has long endured the noise, pollution, and ugly physical barriers that I-70 has imposed on us and CDOT’s decision to triple the impact is simply too much[Read More…]
New Authority Allows DCFS to Strengthen and Preserve Families
Federal waiver grants DCFS flexibility to better care for fostered youth SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Federal Administration for Children, Youth, and Families has granted Illinois a waiver of restrictions on federal foster-care funds to let the Illinois Department of Children and Families address family problems without having to[Read More…]
Illinois Film Industry Generates $499 Million in 2016
Chicago named #5 Best Place to Live and Work as a Moviemaker CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Illinois FILM Office announced that Illinois’ film industry generated $499 million in estimated Illinois spending, a 51 percent increase over the same period last year. This adds to the 18 percent increase that[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 20, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. On Jan. 19, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq,[Read More…]
Women’s Rights are Human Rights; Tomorrow We March
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. In just a few hours, Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States. As women’s basic freedoms are threatened in the US and around the world, we are joining hands with activists to send a loud and clear message to all those in[Read More…]
Chicago’s Women’s March Announces New Rally Site and March Route, Jan. 19, 2017
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2017 – The expected number of attendees for the Women’s March on Chicago continues to grow exponentially. Due to the large crowds expected for Jan. 21 march, organizers today announced a new rally site and march route. So far, more than 50,000 people have confirmed attendance on[Read More…]
CPS-WIDE INAUGURATION WALKOUT: Students at Various Chicago Public Schools Will Walk Out and Head to the Resist Trump Rally in Daley Plaza at 3 p.m.
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Chicago Students Union has coordinated a walkout across Chicago Public Schools today after 7th period to demonstrate to the Trump administration that the students of Chicago are prepared to defend their schools and communities.The nomination of vastly unqualified cabinet members like Betsy DeVos and the[Read More…]
