CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance will provide free, one-on-one counseling services in Dwight and Streator to help individuals affected by the recent tornados with the insurance claims process. Department staff can assist with questions such as how to properly document storm damage, whether to make temporary repairs,[Read More…]
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Remarks by the First Lady at Congressional Service Event
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010 – 1:32 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everybody. Forgive me. I am done with my cold, but it’s still there. It’s good to see everybody. First let me thank Patrick for the kind introduction and the work that he’s doing with the corporation. He is a[Read More…]
McDonald’s Gay Ad – Come As You Are (Video)
Here’s the new ad from McDonald’s in France titled “Come As You Are.” Enjoy the vid.
Smoking is Leading Factor in Home Fires Where Oxygen Therapy Equipment In Use
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Consumers prescribed home-based oxygen therapy are urged to exercise extreme caution especially when operating the equipment near possible ignition sources, such as stoves, ovens, smoking materials and candles, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warns. “Home oxygen equipment offers patients the freedom to remain[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Central Illinois Residents to Remain Alert for “Storm Chasers” After Tornados and Heavy Storms
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents of communities impacted by tornados and heavy storms to protect themselves from home repair con artists eager to exploit natural disasters for personal profit. Madigan warned residents with damaged property that home repair scam artists frequently swoop in after tornados and storms[Read More…]
State Regulators Ask For Local Help in Enforcement Efforts
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010. All too often – especially during the summer construction season or after a major storm – property owners are solicited by unscrupulous roofing contractors and pressured to accept work with high prices and low quality. As the agency responsible for licensing roofing contractors, the Illinois Department of[Read More…]
Farm Fresh Market at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are coming to Governors State University. The university’s first-ever outdoor farmers market opens for business June 3 on the south end of Parking Lot D on GSU’s University Park campus. Hours of the farmers market are 1 to 6 p.m., rain[Read More…]
Free Java Tuesdays at Faith United
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All are invited to Faith United Protestant Church for FREE JAVA TUESDAYS beginnign June 1, 2010. Visitors are asked to go to Indianwood Boulevard side entrance between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. for free curbside service or to come and sit a bit. "There is no end[Read More…]
How To Avoid 5 Common and Expensive Financial Mistakes
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Young adults are graduating college and may lack a basic knowledge in financial literacy. After countless hours studying, late nights, final exams and some parties, now it’s time for graduates to head out into the "real world". The Better Business Bureau encourages these graduates to take initial steps[Read More…]
‘Barns’ Photographer to present at GSU
“Teeple” by Larry Kanfer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Photographic artist Larry Kanfer is known for striking images of Midwestern scenes. As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at Governors State University, he will discuss his new book “Barns of Illinois” on Tuesday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m., in Engbretson Hall.[Read More…]
