Ongoing effort aims to end child hunger by serving healthy breakfast at school BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Irving Elementary School to emphasize the importance of eating a healthy breakfast and to participate in the school’s “breakfast in the classroom” program as part of the 2012-2013 Illinois[Read More…]
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FACT CHECK: President Obama Is Expanding Access To Contraception, Protecting Religious Liberty
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012..Contrary to what Congressman Ryan said last night during the Vice Presidential debate, President Obama was able to expand women’s access to contraception while protecting religious liberty by exempting churches and religiously-affiliated organizations from paying for contraceptive coverage. Mitt Romney and Congressman Ryan, on the other hand, would[Read More…]
People With Medicare Have More High-Quality Choices
People with Medicare will have access to 127 four- or five-star Medicare Advantage plans. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that people with Medicare have more high-quality choices and the performance of Medicare Advantage plans is improving. HHS also released the 2013[Read More…]
Lt. Governor Simon: Keep College Affordable
Education reformer calls for transparency, targeted state aid, middle class tax credit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon visited University of Illinois at Chicago on Thursday to urge state, federal and higher education leaders to work together to keep college affordable so thousands of Illinois students can earn the[Read More…]
Local Sertoman Honored at Regional Convention
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2012. Joe Varanauski, of Oak Forest, was named “Regional Outstanding Sertoman of the Year” at the Great Lakes Regional Sertoma Convention held recently in Indianapolis. He was nominated by his local club, Action Sertoma, where he was also awarded the club’s “Outstanding Sertoman of the Year” award.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Teamsters President John Coli Announce New Group to Evaluate Work Rules and Identify Opportunities for Savings
New City-Labor Group Will Present Solutions, New Ideas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Teamsters President John Coli today announced a city-labor working group that will evaluate work rules and identify concrete solutions to help taxpayers save money. “I am offering my assistance in finding common sense reforms,”[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $650,000 Grant to Support Free Legal Help for Chicago Area Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Attorney General Distributes Funds from National Foreclosure Settlement Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that nearly $650,000 in funding from the national foreclosure settlement has been awarded to Chicago’s Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services. The Attorney General made the announcement today at the Legal Aid[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Community-Based Student Housing Development in Pilsen
State Provided More Than $8.4 Million to Help Build La Casa Student Housing and Resource Center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn joined representatives of The Resurrection Project and local legislators today to announce the opening of the La Casa Student Housing development, an innovative community-based residence hall for area[Read More…]
Health Care Law Increases Access to Primary Care Through the National Health Service Corps
Investments help ease cost of professional schooling for clinicians, students Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that $229.4 million was invested in the National Health Service Corps in 2012 to support more doctors and nurses and increase access to primary care. These investments[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade to be held Thursday, October 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2012. The Park Forest Fire Department will host the 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade tonight (October 11). This parade of silent, lights-only fire equipment and ambulances is dedicated to those who have lost their lives protecting ours. A short memorial service will be held at[Read More…]
