Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinoisans to beware of the high cost of tax-refund anticipation products as the deadline for filing annual tax returns nears. Madigan said her office is monitoring businesses that offer tax-refund anticipation loans and checks this tax season in light of a[Read More…]
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How the Health Care Law is Making a Difference for the People of Illinois
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Illinois the security they deserve. The new health care law forces[Read More…]
Public Hearings This Week on For-profit Suburban Virtual Charter School with Dismal Performance Record
K12 Inc. PAC – whose Tennessee schools consistently perform in bottom 11% – spent $36,000 in donations to 37 Illinois lawmakers in charm offensive, say community residents. GENEVA, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Community residents and school district members are gearing up for public hearings tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday on a proposal[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls for Increased Opportunities for Disabled Americans by Cosponsoring the ABLE Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her co-sponsorship of the ABLE Act. The legislation would ease financial strains on individuals with disabilities by making tax-deferred savings accounts available to cover expenses such as education, housing, and transportation. “Disabled Americans deserve every opportunity to achieve their dreams,” said Duckworth.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Retrofit Weightloss Announce the Relocation of Retrofit Inc. Headquarters to Downtown Chicago
Company Projects In The Upcoming Year To Double Staff To 100 Employees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel in partnership with Retrofit Inc. announced Retrofit will move its national headquarters to downtown Chicago, IL, a move that will lead to the doubling of its staff. “I welcome Retrofit to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Opportunity Areas’ As Part of Long-Term Strategic Vision to Support Growth and Development Across Chicago
Nearly $3 Billion in Private and Public Funds to Bolster Neighborhoods Developments, Seize Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. As part of a holistic and strategic vision to foster and seize upon growth and development in neighborhoods across Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced nearly $3 billion in private and public development[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Solutions During National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Governor and Public Health Officials Stress the Critical Need to Prevent Youth Violence CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director, legislators and other public health officials at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to kick-off[Read More…]
Chicago Lighthouse to Manage Licensing Call Center
New contract offering opportunity to provide jobs for underserved communities, persons with disabilities and veterans CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced its contract with Chicago Lighthouse to handle more than 160,000 expected calls every year to its offices across the state. Approximately[Read More…]
IL Lottery Announces Private Manager Owes State $20M for FY12 Net Income Shortfall
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. llinois Lottery officials announced today that Northstar fell short of its net income target in FY2012 by only generating $757 million in net income according to the Private Management Agreement (“PMA”). This net income shortfall entitles the State to a $20 million payment from Northstar. “The PMA[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Extended Free Preventive Care to 71 Million Americans with Private Health Insurance
Health Care Law’s third anniversary sees health costs slowing down, more value for consumers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013 UPDATED 4:34 p.m. CDT – Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that about 71 million Americans in private health insurance plans received coverage of at least one free[Read More…]
