SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday released a statement regarding the Illinois General Assembly passing Senate Bill 2840, a key part of his proposal for Medicaid restructuring. “I salute Speaker Michael Madigan, House Minority Leader Tom Cross, Senate President John Cullerton, Minority Leader Christine Radogno, Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, Rep.[Read More…]
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Being Dominican: What Sets Marian Catholic Apart
Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic offers this video under the title, "What makes your school Dominican?" Marian Catholic is run by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL. Enjoy the video below. Punch it up to full screen to get the full effect. The video[Read More…]
Health Care Law Saved People With Medicare Over $3.5 Billion on Prescription Drugs
In The First Four Months Of 2012, More Than 416,000 People with Medicare Saved an Average of $724 on Prescription Drugs and 12.1 Million Used a Free Preventive Service Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. Under the new health care law – the Affordable Care Act — seniors and people with disabilities[Read More…]
First Christian Church to Hold Huge Book Sale and Café
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2012. First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will hold a huge book sale and café on: Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10 from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Bag[Read More…]
Ladies High Tea Extends Deadline for Reservations
ALSIP–(ENESPF)–May 24, 2011. Sertoma Centre and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center will accept pre-paid reservations for the June 1, 2012 High Tea event until May 29th. Cost is $40 for the event and RSVPs must be received no later than May 29th. The event is held at Crystal Tree Country[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Morgan Station is Open for Green and Pink Lines
CTA’s 145th Rail Station to Serve Growing West Loop Community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Morgan ‘L’ station is officially open, marking the first new Chicago Transit Authority station to open in Chicago in 18 years. “Having world-class infrastructure is essential to our city’s goals[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Supports Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius yesterday announced $4.9 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers, primarily non-profit organizations run by and for families with children with special health care needs. “These centers provide the information that families need[Read More…]
IDOT Suspends Non-Emergency Road Work to Improve Traffic Flow During Holiday Weekend
Agency Details Lane Closures to Aid Motorists’ Travel Plans SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways over Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road work will be suspended where possible this weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Employment Security Offices Closed May 28 to Observe Memorial Day
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. All services will be available on the website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits should do so. Regular[Read More…]
Colin Powell Comes Out In Favor Of Gay Marriage (CNN Video)
Colin Powell favors gay marriage. Indeed. In this May 23, 2012 interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Powell says he has many friends who are not only gay "… but are in partnerships with loved ones and they are as stable a family as my family is and they raise children.[Read More…]
