Citizens now have more options in treatment level SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) created a new Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Advance Directive form that offers Illinoisans more health care options. An advance directive is a written statement you and your doctor prepare, about how you want[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Illinois Department of Public Health Ensuring Safety of Residents as Long-Term Care Facility Suddenly Shuts its Doors
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), working in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of the State Guardian, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and others, is relocating 32 residents from Colonial Manor, an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled located[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at his Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. This kind of warm welcome. Last time I received something quite like this was in the United States Senate in my confirmation hearing. I’m a better person for it. Mr. Vice President thank you. Thank you for taking[Read More…]
Treasury Secretary Lew Visists Siemens Manufacturing Plant, Meets with Local Business Leaders in Atlanta
In first trip since taking office, Secretary Lew discussed the importance of growing the economy, creating jobs and strengthening the middle class to increase competitiveness ATLANTA–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. Highlighting the importance of investments in manufacturing, innovation and job creation in the United States, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today toured[Read More…]
Activists File Petition to Stop Pesticide Spraying in D.C.-Area National Park
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. March 15, 2013) A group of Washington D.C. area activist led by Alan Cohen, the president of Safe Lawns for DC Kids and Critters, and Beyond Pesticides delivered a petition to the National Park Service (NPS) that urges officials to stop the seasonal spraying of Rodeo,[Read More…]
GLSEN Applauds Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Safe Schools Improvement Act in House
New York-(ENEWSPF)- The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the GLSEN-led National Safe Schools Partnership today lauded the reintroduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act. Rep. Linda Sanchez introduced a House bill with bipartisan support that addresses bullying and harassment for all students, including the categories of actual[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $420 Million Circle Interchange Reconstruction is Moving Forward
State Will Seek Federal Funds for Critical Project to Ease Congestion, Create Jobs and Improve Safety by Fixing Nation’s #1 Bottleneck CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. Following approval today by a key planning group, Governor Pat Quinn has directed the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to accelerate a $420 million project that[Read More…]
IDOT, Illinois State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Increase Police Presence this St. Patrick’s Day
Enforcement To Be Stepped Up to Catch Drunk Drivers and Keep Roads Safe CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies urge motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. David T. Proctor, 26, of Greensboro, N.C., died March 13, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from injuries sustained during a non-combat incident on March[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, March 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Chief Petty Officer Christian Michael Pike, 31, of Peoria, Ariz., died March 13 in Landstuhl, Germany, as a result of combat-related injuries sustained on March 10 while conducting stability operations[Read More…]
