WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Yesterday Rep. Jan Schakowsky sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to make sure that USDA is utilizing all possible resources to make bonus and specialty crop purchases of nutritious food such as beans, corn cream, and potatoes to benefit The Emergency Food Assistance[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
“Serve Illinois” Website Offers More than 100,000 Volunteer Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011 Governor Pat Quinn today joined the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission in encouraging Illinoisans to take part in the Dr/ Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service this Monday, January 16. The[Read More…]
State Economic Development Director Announces New Tools to Increase Distribution of Local Food
Investments in Local Agriculture Sector Part of Multi-Faceted Economic Development Approach to Strengthen Illinois Economy, Create Jobs for Future SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley this morning addressed the annual Illinois Specialty Growers Association conference in Springfield. At the conference, Dir. Ribley[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire; Florida Alliance Members Voice Disapproval Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire Republican primary Tuesday with 39.3% of the vote, finishing well ahead of runners-up Ron Paul (22.8%) and Jon Huntsman (16.9%). Two days later, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans members gathered[Read More…]
Mayor John Ostenburg Appointed to National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Steering Committee
Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- National League of Cities President Ted Ellis has announced the appointment of Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2012 Community and Economic Development (CED) Steering Committee. The CED committee is responsible for developing[Read More…]
A Birthday Celebration in Jazz in Honor of Martin Luther King, Sunday January 15 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host ‘A Birthday Celebration in Jazz’ in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature the Chris Ussery Quartet. In[Read More…]
State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Awards Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is now accepting nominations for the Third Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize the importance of volunteerism and community service in the state of Illinois. “Illinois is fortunate[Read More…]
IDES Offices Closed in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Offices will re-open Tuesday. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. King was born[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago: Occupy the Dream! MLK Day Brunch, Teach-in, Celebration and Public Meeting
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Occupy Chicago announces the following events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s day of celebration and public meeting: Sunday January 15th, 1130am Occupy Chicago is gathering at Multi Kulti (1000 N Milwaukee) in the morning for brunch and a teach-in after which we will travel as[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Holding Insurers Accountable for Premium Hikes
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Health insurance premium increases in five states have been deemed “unreasonable” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. After independent expert review, HHS determined that Trustmark Life Insurance Company has proposed unreasonable health insurance premium increases in five[Read More…]
