Arlington, Texas—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2012. As prepared for delivery Thank you, Dr. [Alejandro] del Carmen, for your kind words – and for welcoming me to this beautiful campus. I also want to thank President [James] Spaniolo – and the entire University of Texas community – for hosting this important conference. It[Read More…]
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Madigan Testifies in D.C. on Alarming Student Debt Level in For-profit Schools Industry
Attorney General Relays Abusive Tactics Seen in Illinois For-Profit Colleges to Support Durbin’s Bill to Allow Student Debt to Be Discharged in Bankruptcy Washington–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan testified today on the increasingly high level of debt students are undertaking to obtain a degree in the for-profit[Read More…]
Health Reform Provides More Than 45 Million Women Access to Preventive Health Care Services
Millions more see lower prescription drug costs, stand to gain health insurance coverage Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. Under the Affordable Care Act, 45.1 million women – including 20.4 million women with private health insurance and 24.7 million women with Medicare – can receive recommended preventive services with no cost-sharing, new[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Helps 201,818 on Medicare in Illinois Save $139,094,886.04 on Prescription Drugs
Seniors and people with disabilities in Illinois save an average of $689.20; nationwide, 5.1 million saved over $3.2 billion Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2012. As the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act approaches, new data shows that 201,818 Medicare beneficiaries in Illinois saved a total of $139,094,886.04 on prescription drugs[Read More…]
Nearly $478,000 in Veterans Cash Lottery Proceeds Awarded to 10 Groups to Support Illinois Veterans
Instant ticket responsible for more than $9 million in funds since 2006 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced $477,752 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help 10 non-profits deliver specialized programs and services for Illinois’ veterans. “The Veterans Cash lottery[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Teams with US Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Support STEM Education
Governor and Basketball Great Join Business Leaders for Community Discussion about Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2012. With March Madness in full swing, Governor Pat Quinn today teamed up with the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and U.S. Global Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to encourage children to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math[Read More…]
Health Reform Helps More Than 5.1 Million People With Medicare Save Over $3.2 Billion
Since enactment of the health care law, Medicare beneficiaries received average savings of $635 on prescription drugs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2012. As the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act approaches, new data shows that more than 5.1 million seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare saved over $3.2 billion[Read More…]
Headline Club Statement: Chicago Police Department Disregards Reporters’ Rights
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen Franklin, president of the Chicago Headline Club, issued the following statement Sunday after two members of the media were handcuffed and detained while covering a news story about a child killed in a shooting Saturday night. The statement follows: The Chicago Headline Club is deeply troubled by[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 19, 2012
Shawn Carroll, Kim Kavalauskas and their son, Rider head out to last week’s South Side Irish Parade. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2012. Four very important events are taking place in Park Forest this week. First, don’t forget to vote in the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange Announces Spring 2012 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2012. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) announces its Spring 2012 Schedule. Five classes will be given on Fridays, March 30 through May 25 (no classes on April 13), at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Friday morning classes (10:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.) will[Read More…]
