CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Roosevelt University’s St. Clair Drake Center for African and African-American Studies rolled out a new program over the summer that is helping black male high students in Chicago develop as leaders. And five of Roosevelt’s African-American male undergraduates – education major Howard Brown (pictured above with several[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Insurance Calls for Health Insurers to Bar Discrimination Based on Transgender Status or Gender Identity
Insurers Are Instructed to Remove Exclusions of Coverage Based on Gender Identity in Plans Offered Under Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today issued guidance clarifying that under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Illinois state law health insurers may not discriminate based on[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Give Public a Voice Regarding Millionaire Tax for Classroom Education
Law Establishes a Statewide Advisory Referendum on Nov. 4 Ballot BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will give Illinois residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether millionaires should pay a little more to help ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The[Read More…]
NCIA Launches First ServSafe© Food Safety Training for Marijuana ‘Edibles’ Makers and Responsible Selling Program for ‘Budtenders in Denver, August 6 & 19
Edibles makers to learn proper hygiene, prevention of food contamination, emergency procedures, and more; ‘Budtenders’ to learn responsible selling practices based on lessons of alcohol industry DENVER, CO—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) announced today that it will launch the first ServSafe© Food Safety Basics course specifically[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Speaks in Support of Bipartisan Summer Meals Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives supporting the bipartisan Summer Meals Act. The legislation would expand the USDA Summer Nutrition Program to help more children access quality meals during the summer months. Watch Duckworth’s remarks on the[Read More…]
Remarks of Secretary Lew on the Release of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports, July 28, 2014
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Every year, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees provide a report to Congress on the strength of our indispensable social insurance programs. And this morning, the Trustees met to complete their annual financial review and transmit their final reports. I would like thank my fellow[Read More…]
Over 8.2 Million Seniors Have Saved More than $11.5 Billion on Prescription Drugs Since 2010
Findings come on eve of Medicare’s 49th anniversary Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. On the eve of the 49th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that more than 8.2 million seniors and people with[Read More…]
Hoping for a New Sidewalk? Don’t Crack Up Waiting. Check Out VOPF’s 50/50 Program
Can’t wait to get your sidewalk replaced? There’s a plan. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Can’t wait to get your sidewalk replaced? Don’t let yourself fall to pieces waiting. You might want to try Park Forest’s 50/50 program. According to officials, the Village’s sidewalk replacement funds go to public safety[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 28, 2014
Meghan Mick (center) wins a gift basket from Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center, presented by Rhonda Glover (left) and Mary Grimm, at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. The Village of Park Forest will host a special Job Training Program presentation for Park Forest[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Makes Preparations to Welcome Unaccompanied Child Migrants
City to Identify Sites to Create Space, Provide Services for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Child Migrants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. In consultation with the federal government, the Emanuel administration is working with local organizations to create space for hundreds of additional unaccompanied child migrants traveling from Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border[Read More…]
