Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2013. More beneficiaries are choosing higher quality Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, and for the fourth straight year enrollment is projected to increase, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The average MA premium in 2014 is projected to increase by only $1.64 from last year,[Read More…]
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‘Bidder 70’ to be Screened at UUCC on September 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2013. The documentary ‘Bidder 70’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, on Saturday, September 28. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional vegetarian pot luck dinner. ‘Bidder 70’ will be screened beginning at 7[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host Job Fair at South Suburban College
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2013. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will host a job fair on Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers. Participating employers[Read More…]
Finance Major Featured in New Advertising by Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 29013. A Roosevelt University finance major is one of the Roosevelt people featured in a new University advertising campaign, This Way Up, which launched the week of Sept. 16 throughout Chicagoland. Victoria Pena, 20, a 2011 graduate of Glenbard East High School, appears in cap and gown in[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Journalism Student Who is Face of New Advertising Lands WGN-TV Internship
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Roosevelt University undergraduate Giacomo Luca is establishing himself on more than one front as something of a great communicator. Luca, 21, a journalism major from Cincinnati, Ohio, just landed an internship with WGN Morning News Anchor Larry Potash. “A major TV station like WGN in the Chicago[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Joins AT&T Encouraging Drivers to Take the Pledge to Never Text While Driving Today
Mayor Emanuel, AT&T promote the “It Can Wait” campaign ― as more than 20 events raise awareness throughout Illinois today ― including at AT&T Michigan Avenue Flagship store in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined AT&T Illinois today in urging Chicago motorists to take the pledge to never[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Announce Nearly 20,000 Chicago Youth Hired Through One Summer Chicago 2013 Program
Goal of 22,000 Available One Summer Chicago Job Opportunities for Youth Set for 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today celebrate the success of the One Summer Chicago program. For the second year under their leadership, One Summer Chicago 2013 exceeded expectations,[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Announces Launch of Obamacare Toolkit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky launched an Obamacare toolkit to help constituents of the 9th district: “Today I’m proud to announce the launch of an Obamacare Toolkit, available on my website, to help my constituents learn about the many benefits of Obamacare and how to take advantage[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, Magic Johnson Join to Get Illinois At-Risk Students Back on Track
Launch ‘Friends of Magic’ to Provide At-Risk Students with Resources to Get Back on Track and Build a Bright Future CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Earvin “Magic” Johnson to launch the NBA Hall-of-Famer’s new organization, “Friends of Magic.” The movement aims to provide at-risk students with the[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Welcomes Iran’s Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh
Calls for further pressure on regime to release remaining political prisoners WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), founder of the U.S. Senate Iranian Dissident Awareness Program and co-chair of the Iranian Political Prisoners Global Advocacy Project, today welcomed Iran’s release of several political prisoners, including human rights lawyer[Read More…]
