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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Removes Red-Light Cameras at 18 Intersections

New Data Show Low Incidents of Right-Angle Collisions and Low Total Crash Rate That Allow Removal of 36 Cameras CHICAGO-(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that 36 red-light-enforcement cameras at 18 intersections across Chicago, which have seen a significant reduction of serious crashes, will be removed from operation.[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Honors Public Health Care Pioneer Carmen Velásquez as Part of Latino Heritage Month

Alivio Medical Center Founder to Retire After 25 Years of Providing Health Care to Underserved Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn yesterday proclaimed “Carmen Velásquez Day” throughout Illinois in honor of the pioneering public health advocate who founded Alivio Medical Center. The Governor praised Carmen Velásquez for her 25[Read More…]

Ash Street Cooperative 2013 Oktoberfest Open House

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Governor Kitzhaber’s Statement on the Launch of Cover Oregon

Historic next step in transformation of Oregon’s health care system Salem, OR—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. Governor Kitzhaber today issued the following statement on the launch of Cover Oregon, the state’s online health insurance marketplace: “As Cover Oregon opens its doors today, we are well down the road to improving the health[Read More…]

Roosevelt University’s College of Education Receives $100,000 Grant to Redesign Elementary Education Program

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  During the 2013-14 academic year, Roosevelt University’s College of Education will revise its curriculum to help elementary education students become better classroom teachers and meet new and more rigorous national and state standards in content areas like mathematics, literacy, science and social studies. Faculty members from Roosevelt’s[Read More…]

Expert on European Economy to Give forecast for Global Economy at October 15 Fogelson Forum at Roosevelt University

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  Adolfo Laurenti, deputy chief economist and managing director at Mesirow Financial, will address area business and real estate leaders on emerging conditions and trends in Europe that may impact the U.S. economy on Oct. 15 at  Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. A leading expert on[Read More…]

Ash Street Cooperative 2013 Oktoberfest Open House

Ash Street Cooperative Oktoberfest Open House

ADVERTISEMENT-(ENEWSPF)- The Ash Street Cooperative Board of Directors and residents are extending an invitation to all who would like to experience a New Way of Living, "cooperative living." Join us Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Cooperative living is affordable living without all the hassles that[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Launches City-Wide Campaign to Help Enroll Uninsured Chicagoans

Enroll Chicago! Campaign Will Help Nearly 400,000 Uninsured Chicagoans Take Advantage of Health Care Reform CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Enroll Chicago! today, a citywide initiative that will roll out over the coming weeks providing uninsured Chicago residents with information and resources that will enable them to take[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Joins the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network to Mark the Beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Honors Victims of Abuse and Highlights Efforts to End Domestic Violence CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network today to commemorate the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Mayor, domestic violence advocates and survivors, professional allies, and community members honored those affected by[Read More…]

Planned Parenthood Launches Campaign to Educate Uninsured Women about New Insurance Plans

Planned Parenthood Launches Campaign to Educate Uninsured Women about New Insurance Plans NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) launched a national multimedia campaign to help inform and educate millions of uninsured Americans about the benefits and availability of new health insurance plans available for enrollment[Read More…]

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