Governor Renames Circle Interchange in Honor of Chicago’s First and Only Female Mayor to Date CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today formally dedicated the “Jane Byrne Interchange” in downtown Chicago in honor of the woman who shattered glass ceilings in both regional and national politics by becoming the first[Read More…]
Month: August 2014
U.S. State Dept. Updates Ukraine Travel Warning, Aug. 29, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to eastern Ukraine due to ongoing violent clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. In addition, Russian military forces continue to occupy the Crimean Peninsula and are[Read More…]
Court Approves Police Reform Agreement in Portland, Oregon
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. Today, the United States won court approval of a settlement agreement to reform the ways in which the Portland Oregon Police Bureau (“PPB”) interacts with individuals with actual or perceived mental illness. The agreement was entered jointly by the United States and the city of Portland,[Read More…]
Detroit Gang Leader Convicted for Planning Armed Robbery by Gang Members
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. A leader of a street gang that operated on the east side of Detroit was found guilty today by a federal jury of aiding and abetting an armed robbery. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade[Read More…]
Manufacturer of Spinal Devices and Surgeon to Pay United States $2.6 Million to Settle Alleged Kickback Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. Omni Surgical L.P., doing business as Spine 360, a manufacturer of devices used in spinal surgery, and Dr. Jamie Gottlieb, an Indiana spinal surgeon, have agreed to pay $2.6 million to the United States to settle allegations that Spine 360 paid illegal kickbacks to Gottlieb to[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Louisiana Crane Company Alleging Discrimination Against Work-authorized Immigrants
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. The Justice Department announced today the filing of a lawsuit with the Executive Office for Immigration Review against Louisiana Crane Company LLC (Louisiana Crane), which is headquartered in Eunice, Louisiana. The complaint alleges that Louisiana Crane violated the Immigration and Nationality Act’s (INA) anti-discrimination provision by[Read More…]
Free Adult Education and English as a Second Language Registration and Assessment Coming to Oak Forest Center in September
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade, and Adult Secondary Education (ASE)[Read More…]
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Accelerates Cleanup of St. Louis River Area of Concern
Duluth, Minnesota—(ENEWPSF)–August 29, 2014 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the first of nine environmental impairments, which caused the St. Louis River to be included on a binational list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern, has been lifted one year ahead of schedule. EPA Regional Administrator/Great Lakes[Read More…]
Blood Drive Oct. 12 at Park Forest American Legion
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Sons of the American Legion will host a blood drive on Sunday, October 12, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The drive will take place at the Park Forest American Legion, 1631 Western Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. A free breakfast will be served to[Read More…]
25th Annual College & Career Expo Coming to South Suburban College on September 24
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting Career Development System’s (CDS) 25th Annual College & Career Expo on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in the Physical Fitness Athletic Center. This year’s Expo is an hour longer to allow more parents and[Read More…]
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