Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford, Illinois man was sentenced December 27 in federal court before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to 113 months in prison without parole, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for robbing two Rockford-area banks and a credit union. Delanio Benford, 34, pled guilty[Read More…]
Month: December 2013
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Attacks in Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. The United States condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd and sends deepest condolences to the families of the victims with hopes for the rapid healing of those wounded. The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism. The[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 30, 2013
Rosemary Piser witnessed the migration of gray whales off the Pacific coast this holiday season. (Photo: Public Domain) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. Was able to scratch another item from my ‘bucket list’ this weekend when I headed to the Pacific coast to witness the migration of the gray whales.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $7 Million Investment in Godfrey and Quincy Community Colleges
Lewis and Clark Community College Leading National Consortium to Place Workers in High-Skill Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Jobs GODFREY–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey is leading a consortium of nine community colleges in eight states that have been awarded $23.8[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $7 Million to Divert Non-Violent Offenders from Prison to Community Programs
Adult Redeploy Illinois Awards Will Expand Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced that 31 Illinois counties will receive a total of nearly $7 million to divert non-violent offenders from prison into more effective community-based services. The investments are through Adult Redeploy Illinois, a proven,[Read More…]
Military Veterans to Protest Senator Kirk’s Bill Undermining Negotiations with Iran
Senate bill would ratchet up the likelihood of U.S. military involvement in Iran, charge military veterans, peace activists.Military Vets to Sen. Kirk: “Don’t Ruin New Year with New War with Iran” Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. On Tuesday, December 31st, U.S. military veterans will join peace activists for a press[Read More…]
Abbott Laboratories Pays U.S. $5.475 Million to Settle Claims That Company Paid Kickbacks to Physicians
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay the United States $5.475 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to induce doctors to implant the company’s carotid, biliary and peripheral vascular products, the Justice Department announced on Friday. Abbott is a[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban and Security Council Strongly Condemn Terrorist Attack at Russian Train Station
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred at the central train station of the Russian city of Volgograd today causing numerous deaths and injuries. Media reports say 16 people were killed and some 40 injured in the suicide[Read More…]
Giant Eagle Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanut Allergen In Candy Place Chocolate Santas
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2013. Candy Place Chocolate Santas packages were voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared peanut allergen. While the individual peanut butter filled candies reference “peanut butter”, peanuts are not listed as an ingredient on the primary package label, creating the potential for a serious[Read More…]
U.S. Statement Condemning Terrorist Bombing in Volgograd, Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2013. The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Volgograd. We send our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and stand in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism of any kind. Source: state.gov
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