FEMA providing assistance with funeral expenses of those who died as a result of COVID-19 Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State of Illinois and Cook County are reminding all Illinois residents that financial assistance is available to individuals who have incurred COVID-19 related funeral expenses. The assistance[Read More…]
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Illinois Physicians Thank State Lawmakers For Putting Patients First
Long-needed reforms in prior authorization process will benefit patients’ care Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Regan Thomas, M.D., President of the Illinois State Medical Society, issued a statement praising the Illinois Senate taking action on House Bill 711: Now that the Illinois General Assembly has passed the Prior Authorization Reform Act, House Bill[Read More…]
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Event in Park Forest Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is hosting a first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event Saturday at Dining on the Green. The event is free and includes an open mic, a DJ, appetizers, and wine & chocolate. Billed as an “indoor/outdoor” event, the Community Relations and LGBTQ Committee planned this[Read More…]
Come to the Memorial Day Program on the Village Green
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Memorial Day Ceremony has been scheduled by the Park Forest American Legion with support from the Veterans Commission. The program is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31, on the Village Green in Downtown Park Forest. Social distancing and face masks required. Also on Memorial[Read More…]
Illinois to Allow Gender-Neutral Identifiers and Gender Changes on Marriage Certificates
Cook County applauds efforts to make vital documents more inclusive Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an effort to modernize marriage certificates in Illinois, Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Representative Ann Williams have passed “The Marriage Certificate Modernization Act” through the Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives. The legislation is a concerted effort[Read More…]
First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder: Reflections from Rep. Robin Kelly
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) offered some reflections on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death. “Today is a somber day as we mark the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder,” the congresswoman said in a statement Tuesday. “A year ago, our nation was outraged to learn that yet[Read More…]
Everyone Is Awesome Lego Set Celebrates Fans’ Diversity
Billund, Denmark-(ENEWSPF)- The LEGO Group announced LEGO® Everyone is Awesome, a set designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us. The buildable display model is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community,[Read More…]
Alan Joens of Park Forest Earns Dean’s List Placement
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- Central Methodist University provost Dr. Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Nearly 1,000 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. Alan Harold Joens, of[Read More…]
Latin Dragons Nation Member Sentenced to 240 Months Imprisonment
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jonathan Arevalo, 28, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 240 months imprisonment following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity as a member of the Latin Dragons Nation street gang, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Bell. According[Read More…]
Former Adminstrator, Supervisor of Illinois Secretary of State Department of Vehicle Services Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former administrator and supervisor for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Vehicle Services, Candace Faye Wanzo, 58, of Centralia, Ill., has been ordered to serve 18 months in federal prison for defrauding the Secretary of State’s Office and the Illinois Department of Revenue. During the video[Read More…]
