Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Monday, January 15 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday which celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity,[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Leavitt Apartments, the First of Their Kind in Illinois, Officially Opens in Flossmoor
State investment provides permanent homes and supportive services for six individuals with disabilities FLOSSMOOR –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and New Star joined state and local officials to announce the grand opening of the Leavitt Apartments in Flossmoor. The new six-unit apartment building[Read More…]
Walmart Announces Plans to Close 63 Sam’s Club Stores Across the Country Including Store in Matteson, IL
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Walmart announced today that it is closing 63 Sam’s Club stores throughout the United State. According to a press release, the retailer will close 19 stores in Illinois, including stores in Matteson, Romeoville, Naperville, Batavia, Woodridge, and Moline. The Village of Romeoville was notified[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Travel Advisory to Areas in Mexico Due to Increase in Violent Crimes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The U.S. State Department has updated its Travel Advisory to certain areas in Mexico due to the increase in violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. The incidence of these crimes is widespread so travelers to Mexico are advised to exercise[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Goal at Quincy Veterans Home is to Further Reduce Legionella Risks
Plan to address Legionnaires’ disease includes new plumbing, faster test results, new water sources Quincy, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner laid out plans for minimizing Legionella bacteria risks at the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy. The Governor spent a week in residence to assess for[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Takes Claims to Federal Appellate Court on Behalf of Former Land of Lincoln Policy Holders
Director challenges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ withholding of federal payments to protect consumers Washington D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Jennifer Hammer, the Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), asked the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington D.C. to[Read More…]
Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Dollar General Corporation has notified the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that is a voluntarily recalling its 12-ounce packages of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies over concerns of undeclared milk and tree nuts. Consumers with a milk and/or nut allergy or sensitivity[Read More…]
Senator Durbin’s Statement on Today’s Bipartisan Immigration Meeting at White House
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Following today’s bipartisan immigration meeting held at the White House, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement: “The President and every member of Congress in that room agreed on the urgent need to fix this DACA crisis now. Republicans laid[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Whole Foods Market to Open Company’s New Midwest Distribution Center
Centrally-Located Hub in the Pullman Neighborhood Will Support More Than 60 Whole Foods Markets Across the Midwest and Canada CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Whole Foods Market to open the company’s new 140,000 square foot distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood. The new distribution[Read More…]
Prairie State College Faculty Featured in Art Exhibition ‘Medley’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery’s first exhibition of the New Year is titled ‘Medley’ featuring works by the college’s distinguished art faculty. The show, which opened on January 3 will run through Thursday, February 1. An artists’ reception is scheduled from noon[Read More…]
