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HHS, Department of Justice Highlight Obama Administration Efforts, Health Reform Tools to Combat Medicare Fraud

HHS Secretary and Attorney General host seventh Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Chicago Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012.  At a Chicago summit highlighting a new high-tech war against health care fraud, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder today discussed how the Affordable[Read More…]

Durbin: Project Rebuild Act Would Help Turn Around Vacant Homes and Businesses

New initiative could provide more than $351 million to help Illinois overhaul distressed neighborhoods and commercial properties Rockford, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012.  In an effort to stabilize neighborhoods, rehab vacant and foreclosed homes and businesses, and create jobs, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) pushed for passage of the Project Rebuild Act[Read More…]

Krystal Clayton: Rich East Stellar Student

Rich East Stellar Student Krystal Clayton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]

IEMA Launches Pet Preparedness Radio Spots Featuring Legendary ‘Animal Stories’

“Uncle Lar and Lil’ Tommy” Return to Airwaves for Animal Preparedness Campaign SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012.  A new radio public awareness campaign set to hit the airwaves in Illinois will bring a humorous approach to the serious topic of pet emergency preparedness.  Legendary radio personality Larry Lujack and his long-time radio[Read More…]

2012 Illinois Travel Guide Now Available

Illinois Office of Tourism’s all-new free travel guide provides information on statewide destinations and attractions and much more CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) today announced that the 2012 Illinois Travel Guide is now available to consumers.  The all-new guide combines[Read More…]

Health Care Law Expands Support for Children and Families

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012.  To improve the health and development of children, 10 states received grants to provide early childhood supports and home visits to families who volunteer to receive these services, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. These awards are part of the Maternal, Infant,[Read More…]

Park Forest Area League of Women Voters Hosts Meeting on Privatization of Government Services on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012–The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host an educational meeting on the topic of Privatization of Government Services on Wednesday, April 11, at 7:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest.  The joint south suburban[Read More…]

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