Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help in locating a former Aurora man who is wanted for the January 1998 murder of a fellow Aurora resident. LEOBOLDO J. MENDOZA, age 31, whose last[Read More…]
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President Obama, U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan Announce National Competition to Advance School Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2009. President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that states leading the way on school reform will be eligible to compete for $4.35 billion in Race to the Top competitive grants to support education reform and innovation in classrooms. Between the 2009[Read More…]
FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
FBI NabsTop Ten Fugitive, Charged with Brutal Attack on Police
Emigdio Preciado Jr., one of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, has been apprehended. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Emigdio Preciado, Jr., a career criminal and member of a violent California street gang who was on our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for a brutal attack on police officers nine[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Ohio Health Care Reform Town Hall
Shaker Heights, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2009 – 2:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Thank, please, everybody have a seat. Thank you. Hello! (Applause.) Hello, Shaker Heights! Hello, Ohio! It is great to be here. There are a couple of quick acknowledgments I want to make. First[Read More…]
Major Performance at GSU’s Manilow Sculpture Park
The string quartet, Red Riding Hood, with Erica Lessie on cello, Jennifer Lowe and Elise Dalleska on violin, and Nora Williams on viola, will perform on August 16 in a free concert at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors[Read More…]
PSC Site for Ged® Preparation And ESL Classes
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) serves a diverse population of adult learners both on campus and in the community. PSC’s mission is to teach basic skills needed to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.[Read More…]
Complete Video and Excerpts of President Obama’s Opening Remarks at News Conference on Health Care Reform, July 22, 2009
Above is video of President Obama’s entire news conference on the Health Care proposals before Congress. Below are excerpts from the President. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2009. That is why I’ve said that even as we rescue this economy from a full-blown crisis, we must rebuild it stronger than before. And[Read More…]
Village of Matteson Forms the Matteson Business Association
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Matteson “has moved to focusing on providing better resources and support to businesses with the creation of the Matteson Business Association,” according to a press release issued Tuesday. Matteson Business Association’s (MBA) mission is to support and strengthen the uniqueness and vitality of the Matteson[Read More…]
Public, Businesses Invited to ‘Progressive Business After Hours’ Wednesday
Etel Billig welcomes participants to ITC during a recent Business After Hours. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the public and business owners are invited to the 2009 ‘Progressive Business After Hours’ in DownTown Park Forest Wednesday afternoon. The event is a joint event with the Matteson Area Chamber[Read More…]