Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The threat from the health insurance industry came Monday on an apparent loophole which apparently gave insurers wiggle room to deny coverage to children with preexisting conditions. From the Associated Press: The fine print of the law appears to have been less than completely clear on whether kids[Read More…]
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AARP Survey: Economic Recession Negatively Impacting Health and Financial Security of Hispanic Boomers
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. The current economic recession has forced many Hispanics age 45+ to cope by making increasingly difficult decisions that may impact their long-term health and financial security, according to a new survey by AARP, in collaboration with the National Hispana Leadership Institute and impreMedia. In particular, many[Read More…]
In Seeking To Strip LGBT Oklahomans Of Hate Crimes Protections, Oklahoma Removes Protections For Race And Religion
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. In October, President Barack Obama signed The Matthew Shepard Act, expanding the reach of the 1969 hate crimes law to “authorize the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute certain bias-motivated crimes based on the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.”[Read More…]
Public Opinion Snapshot: Positive Signs for Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. Health care reform, the biggest piece of social legislation passed since 1965, is now the law of the land. This historic achievement is getting some positive reactions from the public now that the painful congressional process has finally ended and there is an actual piece of[Read More…]
College Aid Applications Up; ISAC Advises Quick Completion of FAFSA
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says time is running out to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid if students would like to be considered for state Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants. That’s because eligible applications are up nearly 37 percent over last year, according[Read More…]
Welcome to Harry Potter Week At The Holiday Star
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– It’s Harry Potter week at the Holiday Star Theater. All movies start at 1:10 p.m., and all you have to pay is $2.75 per person. “The theater is a magical place,” says owner Kenny Yochelson. “I am constantly amazed by what happens here.” Be part of the[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Ready To Take The Fields
Park Forest Baseball is ready to take to the fields. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– March 29th marks the first day that Park Forest Baseball teams can officially begin practice. The league has seventeen teams that will have 3 weeks to get their team ready for Opening Day on[Read More…]
Abraxas In Concert At Freedom Hall April 10
Abraxas performs at Lavapalooza in September 2009 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. (Photo: Abraxas) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On April 10, Abraxas will be in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest at 8 pm. Abraxas performs a stunning musical tribute to the great Carlos Santana. Having performed for millions of[Read More…]
Spotlight School Awards In District 162
The media center at Illinois School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Four schools in Matteson School District 162 were named 2009 Spotlight Schools by the Illinois State Board of Education. The schools include Arcadia School in Olympia Fields, Matteson School in Matteson, Sauk School in Richton Park, and Huth Middle[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 29, 2010
Lisa Thomas of Park Forest poses a question at the Neighborhood Meeting hosted by the Village Board last Wednesday at Dining on the Green. About 60 residents attended. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2010. Park Forest and other south-suburban residents are well-aware of the high density levels of[Read More…]
