Danville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, IL, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Summer 2021 semester. Kaniqua Barnes-McMillian, of University Park, IL received the LCN Board of Directors Scholarship Honoring Florence Pankey. Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, appeared June 9 before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to advocate for increased gun violence prevention funding. “Many communities require increased support for gun violence intervention and prevention programs focused on interrupting cycles of[Read More…]
Nurses’ Unions Serve Notice to Strike. Preckwinkle Responds
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a statement Thursday in response to notice to strike from two nurses’ unions: Cook County respects the collective bargaining rights of its employees. As negotiations proceed, Cook County will continue to bargain in good faith. Yesterday, Cook County was served with strike notices[Read More…]
COVID-19: Cook County Moves to Phase 5
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Normalcy is nearer. Cook County is moving to Phase 5 and a full reopening, removing all capacity limits and restrictions. Conventions, festivals and other large events are allowed to function at full capacity in Cook County in Phase 5. Here are guidelines from the Cook County Department of[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Edge Up by 37,000
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In the week ending June 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 412,000, an increase of 37,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 376,000 to 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 395,000, a decrease[Read More…]
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Available to All Illinois Residents
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…]
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…]
Police Ask Help Finding Young Man Accused of Damaging CVS
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police asked the public’s help identifying a young man accused of damaging the inside of CVS Monday night. According to a statement released Wednesday by the PFPD, a young man allegedly threw glass bottles and knocked over display racks. The alleged incident occurred on Monday,[Read More…]
UPDATED: The Return of Main Street Nights
Updated June 11 with new information on opening acts for June 23 and June 30. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Main Street Nights is back! On Wednesday, June 23, Main Street Nights kicks off its new season and a little bit of normalcy returns to Park Forest after a year of canceled[Read More…]
