Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. A Chicago man is challenging a controversial policy of the Chicago Housing Authority forcing CHA residents in mixed-income housing developments to undergo annual, humiliating drug testing. Joseph Peery, who lives in the Parkside of Old Town mixed-income housing development on West Division, today asked a federal[Read More…]
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New Resources Available to Help Consumers Navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace
HHS awards $67 million to Navigators and recognizes more than 100 organizations as Champions for Coverage Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $67 million in grant awards to 105 Navigator grant applicants in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Marketplaces. These Navigator grantees and[Read More…]
Business & Career Institute at South Suburban College Receives ETIP Grant
BCI also preparing to offer new certifications this fall. Oak Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute recently received a $150,000 Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will be utilized to supplement up to[Read More…]
Court Allows Groundbreaking Case Against Anti-Gay Religious Leader to Proceed
Historic Ruling Confirms LGBTI Rights as Internationally Recognized Springfield, MA–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. Today, in a first-of-its kind case brought by a Ugandan LGBTI advocacy organization against a prominent U.S. anti-gay extremist, a federal judge ruled that persecution on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is a crime against[Read More…]
Breakfast with South Suburban College Business & Career Institute Presents Healthcare Reform Workshop
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “What Businesses Should Know about Healthcare Reform,” facilitated by Butch Zemar, President of Elite Benefits of America. This event will take place at the South Suburban College Heritage Room,[Read More…]
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison
Wife, Sandi Jackson Sentenced to 12 Months in Federal Prison WASHINGTON—(ENEWPSF)—August 14, 2013. Former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and namesake of the famed civil rights leader was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for misspending $750,000 in campaign funds. In addition, Jackson Jr. will serve three years of[Read More…]
Get College Credit While Helping Legalize Marijuana
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. I came across a wonderful opportunity while I was on Twitter yesterday. Become an intern with Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and earn college credits while helping to make the world a better place. Based off of our Google Analytics, I know that there are[Read More…]
Geotagging Photos on Mobile Phones Leaves You, Your Children, Vulnerable (Video)
This is legitimate. Pictures you’ve e-mailed or uploaded from your smartphone could leak information that can threaten your safety or that of your children. Visit http://tinyurl.com/smartphonerisks to read much more on this investigation.
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Response Across Illinois
Law Creates New Statewide Directory to Forward 9-1-1 Calls ROMEOVILLE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013 – Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to make emergency response systems in Illinois more efficient and effective. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across[Read More…]
Illinois Announces Newest Healthcare Provider to Join State’s Transition to Coordinated Care
Medical Home Network Selected to Provide Coordinated Care to Chicago’s South, Southwest Sides to Improve Healthcare Outcomes and Control Costs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is announcing that Medical Home Network (MHN) has joined the state’s transition to greatly expanded coordinated care by[Read More…]
