Day: November 22, 2016

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…]

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