Health care law provides $150 million for enrollment assistance by health centers nationwide Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced new funds to help more uninsured Americans enroll in affordable health insurance coverage made available by the Affordable Care Act. In Illinois an estimated[Read More…]
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Health Centers to Help Uninsured Individuals Gain Affordable Health Insurance Coverage
Obama administration provides $150 million for health centers to offer enrollment assistance nationwide Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced new funding to help more uninsured Americans enroll in new health insurance coverage options made available by the Affordable Care Act. Approximately $150 million[Read More…]
Job Outlook Shows Slight Improvement for 2013 DePaul Grads
Gillian Steele CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. The job outlook for 2013 college graduates is showing signs of slight improvement, according to officials at DePaul University’s Career Center. “We have seen a 22 percent increase in job postings when comparing July 1, 2012, to March 3, 2013, with the same period last[Read More…]
DePaul’s Horace Hall and Other Experts to Discuss Impact of CPS School Closings on Children and Communities on May 15
Horace Hall CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. The proposed 54 Chicago Public School closings must be addressed as a human rights issue, said DePaul’s Horace Hall. “By understanding that the school closings jeopardize the physical and psychological health of citizens, as well as the disintegration of their communities, a different approach undoubtedly[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Opens 8th Congressional District Art Competition Exhibit in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth opened the 8th Congressional District Art Competition Exhibit in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The artwork is open for public viewing from now until the Art Competition Reception at 2 pm on Saturday, May 18, when Congressman Duckworth will announce the winners. The Congressional[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Hails Public-Private Partnership Measure to Repair Locks and Dams in Senate Water Resources Bill
Applauds cut in previous spending levels WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) praised the Senate’s unanimous approval today of an amendment that would authorize a public-private partnership program designed to modernize the nation’s lock and dam infrastructure. The amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), S. 601,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Distributes $500,000 to Illinois’ Eight Regional Food Banks
Pushing Lawyers Feeding Illinois Campaign to More Than 3.7 Million Meals, Funds from Legal Settlements to Help Feed Needy in All 102 Illinois Counties Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that her office will distribute $500,000 in funding from several legal settlements to food banks across Illinois[Read More…]
Letter from Dr. Stephanie Whyte, Chief Health Office of the Chicago Public Schools Re: Lindblom Math and Science Academy
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2013. As I hope you have heard by now, Lindblom WILL BE in session on May 9. What follows is a letter from Dr. Stephanie Whyte to the Lindblom Community about the Meningitis that struck Savon Smith. Dear Lindblom Parents/Guardians & School Staff: We were deeply saddened to[Read More…]
Summer 2013 Astronomy Workshops at GSU
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013 – Governors State University is offering three one credit hour astronomy workshops at the Merrillville Community Planetarium, Pierce Middle School, 199 East 70th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana. Current GSU tuition and fees for one credit hour per course. Each workshop meets for two Saturdays from 9[Read More…]
Dr. Harry Wong to Educate the Educators
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2014 – The definitive voices on classroom management, Dr. Harry Wong and his wife, Dr. Rosemary Wong, will provide important insight, information, and strategies to administrators and teachers on June 24 and 25, at the Holiday Inn in Matteson. The workshops are sponsored by the Governors[Read More…]
