Governor Uses Constitutional Authority to Address Serious Public Safety Issues CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took amendatory veto action on House Bill 183 – legislation that will allow and regulate the carrying of concealed handguns in public places. The governor’s amendatory veto makes critical changes to several provisions[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Praises Quad City Manufacturing Laboratory Public-Private Partnership
Lab at Rock Island Arsenal Works With WIU and Private Industry to Develop Advanced Materials Manufacturing in the Quad Cities ROCK ISLAND–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday praised the public-private partnership at work at the Quad City Manufacturing Laboratory in Rock Island and encouraged others to follow their lead[Read More…]
Final HHS Health IT Safety Plan Issued
The Joint Commission to expand capacity to investigate Health IT-related events Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. A plan to guide health information technology (IT) activities across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate medical errors, protect patients, and improve the quality and efficiency of health care was issued[Read More…]
HHS Awards $32 Million in Grants to Sign Up Children for Health Coverage
Medicaid’s proven success in enrolling kids in health coverage is a model for future efforts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced nearly $32 million in grants for efforts to identify and enroll children eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 1, 2013
Olympia Fields Administrator David Mekarski discusses the village’s 9-11 memorial prior to a recent meeting of the SouthCom board. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 1, 2013. Greetings from my new home in Eugene, Oregon. Fortunately, my move out west went better than expected and both car and truck survived the[Read More…]
Dr. Nancy Golden to Serve as Oregon’s Interim Chief Education Officer
Will start new position on August 1, 2013 Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Governor Kitzhaber today announced that the Oregon Education Investment Board has named Dr. Nancy Golden to serve as Chief Education Officer on an interim basis. “Nancy has been deeply involved from the start in our efforts to[Read More…]
Illinois Senators Join in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Rehabilitation Facility
Kirk, Durbin, Johnson Lead on Agenda to Improve Stroke Research, Rehabilitation, Return to Work CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today attended the groundbreaking of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s massive state-of-the-art medical facility that will feature cutting-edge technology meant to change the way[Read More…]
Illinois Pension Debt Continues to Grow by Millions Daily in New Fiscal Year
Despite Quinn’s Honest Budgeting, Taxpayers will Continue to Pay a Costly Price of $5 Million a Day for Inaction on Pension Reform CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2013. In advance of the new Fiscal Year 14 which starts Monday, July 1, the state of Illinois released its latest projection of the growth in[Read More…]
Fourth of July Events in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 1, 2013. No need to fight the traffic this July 4th holiday when you can enjoy the holiday right here in Park Forest. Due to the Orchard Drive road construction last year, the parade was not held but this year it will be back beginning at 6[Read More…]
Libraries to Help Americans Learn More About Their Health Care Options
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced an initiative to get librarians ready to help people in every State learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. This initiative will provide public libraries with information[Read More…]
