Affordable Care Act gives consumers access to better coverage at a greater value in 2014 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report that finds premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplace will be nearly 20 percent lower in 2014 than previously expected. The Affordable Care[Read More…]
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Cooling Centers Available During Extreme Heat in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. With temperatures soaring this week, the Village of Park Forest reminds residents of designated cooling centers in town where residents can escape from the extreme heat. Village Hall 350 Victory Drive Designated cooling center hours: Mondays: 9 a.m. to 8 PM; Tuesday through Friday:9 a.m.[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Middle Class Americans Saving Billions Under the Health Care Law’s Medical Loss Ratio Refunds
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver remarks to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is putting money back into the pockets of over 8.5 million Americans. The President will be joined by families who have benefitted from a provision in the health care law that ensures insurance[Read More…]
Video: Sights and Sounds of Summer: Main Street Nights, Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Enjoy the sights and sounds of Main Street Nights, from Park Forest, Illinois. Enjoy music of Creole Stomp. Enjoy the "touch-a-truck" adventures sponsored by the Park Forest Fire and Police Departments. And, if this article finds you in the February’s chill, enjoy the sights and sounds of[Read More…]
Video: Meet Bubba the Alligator at Park Forest’s Main Street Nights
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Meet Bubba the Alligator at Park Forest’s Main Street Nights. In addition, learn some amazing facts about alligators. And, don’t worry, Bubba isn’t particularly hungry at this point.
Video: Toddler Dances to Creole Stomp at Main Street Nights
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A toddler dances to the tunes of Creole Stomp at Park Forest’s Main Street Nights. Could you keep up on a hot, humid, Chicagoland evening?
Senators Merkley, Wyden Announce $1.5 Million for Manufacturing and Transportation Center in Albany
Project is estimated to create over 200 new jobs Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Linn Benton Community College has been awarded $1.5 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help create the Advanced Transportation and Technology Center in Albany. This[Read More…]
Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul Receives Funding from Foreclosure Settlement
DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies awarded funding from foreclosure settlement. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2013. The Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University will receive $500,000 from the Illinois Attorney General’s office to assist statewide efforts to rebuild Illinois communities that have been devastated by the national foreclosure crisis. The award is[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes emnos North America to Chicago, Creating More than 30 New Positions Downtown
Chicago office of global data analytics and consulting firm expected to double in size by next year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined emnos U.S. Managing Director, Dr. Matthew Green, to welcome the global firm’s new North American headquarters to Chicago. emnos opens its office in Chicago with[Read More…]
Chicago City Council Passes Ordinance to Protect Students from Gun Violence
Increases Gun Penalties Along Safe Passage Routes, Around Schools and Parks CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. The City Council today approved a measure introduced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to increase penalties for serious weapon and gun-related offenses in “student safety zones” along Safe Passage routes, in schools buses and around schools and[Read More…]
