Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “With the goal of convening lawmakers to discuss their policy ideas to reduce local reliance on property taxes, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law today creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force,” Governor Pritzker’s office said in a statement Friday. The statement continues: “During this legislative session,[Read More…]
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Medicaid Overhaul to Expand Health Care Access, Eliminate Application Backlog and Increase Transparency
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Ushering in a new era of transparency and effectiveness to the state’s health care system, Governor JB Pritzker enacted a Medicaid overhaul today to increase the timeliness of applications, redeterminations and payments to providers and decrease the number of Medicaid claims denials,” Gov. Pritzker’s office said in a[Read More…]
“Mitch McConnell Is the Greatest Threat to the Safety of America’s Families,” Says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following the tragic mass shootings in Chicago, El Paso, and Dayton: “On Friday night, families in Chicago, El Paso, and Dayton went to bed with thriving, living family members. By Sunday night, all[Read More…]
FBI Raises Alarm About “Domestic Violent Extremists” After Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI released a statement Sunday expressing concern about “domestic violent extremists” in the wake of the shootings in El Paso and Dayton this weekend. “The FBI remains concerned that U.S.-based domestic violent extremists could become inspired by these and previous high-profile attacks to engage in similar acts[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Make Straw Purchases a Federal Crime
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly on July 30 introduced the Preventing Gun Trafficking Act, H.R. 4116, legislation to make straw purchases a federal crime. “One of our greatest challenges to combatting gun violence in our communities is that Illinois is an oasis of commonsense safety laws surrounded by a desert of[Read More…]
Congress Approves Renaming of Olympia Fields Post Office for Tuskegee Airmen, Capt. Robert L. Martin
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen, Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin, Congresswoman Robin Kelly reported in a statement. “Through his life and career, Captain Robert L. Martin taught us to pursue[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Thanks Governor Hickenlooper for Supporting the MOMMA’s Act
Encourages Others to Back Comprehensive Maternal Mortality Prevention Legislation Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In advance on the second 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, SELF magazine asked all of the 2020 Presidential candidates about their plans to tackle America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. To answer the question, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper cited the MOMMA’s Act, introduced by[Read More…]
Take a Stand Against Crime on August 6 for National Night Out
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department invites you to join them, along with 16,000 other communities across the country, in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime on August 6. Organize a gathering on your block, invite your neighbors to take part, and join the community in standing up[Read More…]
Federal Probe into Bank Fraud in North Suburbs Adds Two New Defendants
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal investigation that previously led to bank fraud and identity theft charges against a north suburban businessman has resulted in indictments against two additional defendants, including the businessman’s brother. JASON SCHIFF, 40, of Lincolnwood, is charged with three counts of bank fraud, according to a superseding indictment[Read More…]
New Center Coming to Transform Regional South Suburbs Youth Mental Health Care
Tinley Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Waking up each day with a mood disorder, depression or other mental and behavioral health challenge can be devastating for anyone, especially children. And too often, when the problem worsens and they need acute care, there is no room for them at area hospitals. Youth mental health[Read More…]
