Front row: Elizabeth Frabotta of Schererville (Indiana University), Timothy LaVelle of Schererville (Harvard College), Claire Bessette of Orland Park (Holy Cross College – University of Notre Dame), James Spain of Orland Park (University of Michigan) Back row: Christopher Merriman of New Lenox (Loyola University), Bailey Williams of Hazel Crest (Northwestern),[Read More…]
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Doctors and Hospitals’ Use of Health IT More Than Doubles Since 2012
More than half of America’s doctors have adopted electronic health records Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more than half of all doctors and other eligible providers have received Medicare or Medicaid incentive payments for adopting or meaningfully using electronic health records (EHRs). HHS has[Read More…]
Chicago 2013 Construction Season Underway for $1.5 Billion In Roadway, Waterway and Transit Infrastructure Projects
More Than 6,500 Jobs Will Be Supported by CTA, CDOT AND Water Management Project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City officials and labor leaders today announced more than $1.5 billion in roadway, waterway and transit infrastructure projects will be completed during the 2013 construction season and support 6,500 jobs[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin, Delegation Call on President to Provide Federal Relief for 16 Additional Flood Impacted Illinois Counties
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation today in sending a letter to President Obama asking him to add 16 Illinois counties – Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell,[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Commerce Secretary Nominee Penny Pritzker
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today: “I support Penny Pritzker for Commerce Secretary and will introduce her alongside Senator Durbin at Thursday’s confirmation hearing. I believe that, based on her extensive experience in business, she will put jobs and economic growth[Read More…]
Chicago Cop Assigned to NATO Surveillance Team Still Spying on Dissent One Year Later
Teachers’ March 2013 rally, immigrants’ May 2013 gathering among targets by cop who infiltrated volunteer health care providers’ group. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. A Chicago police officer assigned to a surveillance task force in the run-up to Chicago’s May 2012 NATO protests has been caught spying on dissent in the city a[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museums
National Veterans Art Museum is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense Chicago, Ill. –(ENEWPSF)—May 21, 2013 – Today the[Read More…]
DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates K-12 Teachers Who Inspired DePaul Students
Part of college’s 50th anniversary of shaping educators Paul Zionts, dean of DePaul University’s College of Education, said he established the Celebrating Teachers Award to honor teachers who have significantly influenced DePaul students’ lives as part of the College of Education’s 50th anniversary celebration. Nine teachers will be honored June[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation Hosting Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting the 20th annual golf outing, Monday, June 3, at the Idlewild Country Club, located at 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. All proceeds support student scholarships. The foundation awards more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to PSC students. The[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Jewish American Heritage Month: “The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month where we recognize the many contributions that Jewish Americans have made to the American society and culture. “I am a first generation Jewish American,[Read More…]
