Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Lifetime Achievement ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Rockford Schools nurse Victoria Malley, with a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron[Read More…]
Day: May 24, 2013
‘College for Kids’ Classes Coming to South Suburban College This Summer Starting in June
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2013. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 17th[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Reminds Families to Stay Safe this Memorial Day
Boating, Road and Fire Safety Can Save Lives Over Holiday Weekend SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today urged families across Illinois to stay safe this weekend as they celebrate and remember our brave servicemembers who gave their lives to protect our freedom. The governor has directed a number of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Memorial Day and Classmate at Grammar School Alma Mater
Remembers Former St. Isaac Jogues Classmate and Congressional Medal of Honor Awardee Lance Corporal Lester Weber, USMC HINSDALE–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor Pat Quinn today joined students at his grammar school alma mater, St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale, to remember our servicemembers who have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on House Passage of Concealed Carry Legislation
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the below statement regarding the Illinois House’s passage of Senate Bill 2193, a massive overreach on the concealed carry issue that would automatically repeal local public safety ordinances including Chicago’s assault weapons ban. The governor’s office filed in opposition to the bill[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability in Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thanks very much, folks. Appreciate your patience. It’s really been terrific to be back here in Israel, and also to be able to pay a visit to the Palestinian territories. Enjoyed a shawarma and a small walk on the streets, which was fun.[Read More…]
ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges; Will Pay $33.5 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability and False Claims Act Allegations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Pharmaceutical company ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. pled guilty earlier today to conspiracy to introduce a misbranded drug into interstate commerce and conspiracy to pay illegal remuneration in violation of the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Justice Department announced today. U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara accepted ISTA’s[Read More…]
Sixth Former Roxbury Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty, Admits Assault of Inmate and Cover-up Conspiracy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Jeremy McCusker, a former correctional officer at Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) in Hagerstown, Md., yesterday pleaded guilty to assaulting an inmate and conspiring with other officers to cover up that assault. McCusker is the sixth former RCI officer to enter a guilty plea in federal court.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the United States Naval Academy Commencement
Annapolis, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013 – 10:29 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Midshipmen! (Applause.) Well, thank you, Governor O’Malley, for your kind introduction and the great support that Maryland gives this Academy. To Secretary Mabus, Admiral Greenert, General Paxton — thank you all for your incredible leadership of our extraordinary Navy[Read More…]
Chicago to March Against Monsanto on May 25, 2013
A Worldwide Demonstration against Monsanto’s Attempt to Monopolize the Global Food System Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2013. The March Against Monsanto is an international movement to educate the public about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and the undue influence of Monsanto over US and state governments. This global day of action includes[Read More…]