Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen Michael Scalzo, 73, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in the arms of his wife, Kimberly. He was preceded by his parents, Silvio M. and Jerry V. Scalzo, and is directly survived by his wife, daughter Emily, sons David and[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Charges Former Jefferson County School Administrator with Theft and Misconduct
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced charges against a former Illinois woman for embezzling more than $100,000 from a Jefferson County School District. Madigan charged Sabrina Wheatley, 55, who was a school administrator for the Webber Township School District in Bluford, Ill., with theft of government[Read More…]
Illinois Regulator Reduces Barriers for Applicants with Criminal Convictions
Implements suggestions made by Gov. Rauner & the Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Commission Springfied–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is announcing that it has simplified forms for applicants with criminal convictions to encourage participation in the applicant review process and dispel assumptions that most[Read More…]
Department of State Issues Europe Travel Alert, Nov. 21, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State[Read More…]
Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the Recent Shootings of Law Enforcement Officers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today released the following statement on the recent acts of violence and ambush style shooting of law enforcement officers: “Over the last several days, the nation has witnessed a disturbing spate of violence against law enforcement officer across the country. Since[Read More…]
New York Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York charging Mohamed Rafik Naji, 37, of Brooklyn, New York, with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization. [Read More…]
Governors State University Lincoln Laureate Samantha Allen Honored
Governor Bruce Rauner, Jeanette and Samuel Contreras, GSU Student Laureate Samantha Allen with daughter Ayana, and Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner. Source: http://thelincolnacademyofillinois.org University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016 – Park Forest resident, Samantha Allen, a senior at Governors State University, is doing her best to achieve academically, give back to[Read More…]
CNN: Cost of Protecting Trump Family in NYC Tops $1 Million per Day, Unlikely to Change Anytime Soon
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016 By Jen Hayden The Trump’s decision to stay in New York City Donald Trump has already notified his advisors that he plans to alternate back and forth between Trump Tower, the White House and his Florida Mar-A-Lago estate. According to CNN, the cost of protecting Donald Trump in[Read More…]
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on Meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement on her meeting with President-elect Donald Trump regarding Syria: “President-elect Trump asked me to meet with him about our current policies regarding Syria, our fight against terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS, as well as[Read More…]
Federal Election Commission Wants Trump to Explain $1.3 Million Worth of ‘Mistakes’ in Campaign Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016 By Joan McCarter Gosh, who would believe these guys would flout election laws? In a rare act of doing something, the Federal Elections Commission has identified serious mistakes in Donald Trump’s last campaign finance report, is demanding an explanation, and has made the problem public. The FEC determined[Read More…]
