Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. All bets are on as The Rich Township Senior Services invites you to come and enjoy a wonderful day at the beautiful Arlington Park Racetrack! Our trip includes: admission to the park, daily racing guides, two-hour buffet and three-hour soft drink package – all in[Read More…]
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HHS Announces the Availability of $300 Million in Affordable Care Act Funds to Expand Services at the Nation’s Community Health Centers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of up to $300 million under the Affordable Care Act to help the nation’s community health centers expand service hours, hire more medical providers, and add oral health, behavioral health, pharmacy, and vision services.[Read More…]
Study Finds Coordinated Approach Improves Quality of Primary Care
Results Suggest Growing Support for Patient-Centered Care Management NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014 — Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and appropriate tests than physicians working in other settings, according to research[Read More…]
2014 Main Street Nights Summer Entertainment Series
Main Street Nights. (Photo: Supplied) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Memorial Day Observance 2014 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring free entertainment in downtown Park Forest for eight weeks this summer. The family oriented Main Street Nights features local and regional entertainers on stage in the Village Green[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 2, 2014
Park Forest observed Memorial Day with an inspiring view of Old Glory. (Photo: Brian Gallagher) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Memorial Day Observance 2014 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014. After a long, cold winter, staff is gearing up for another hot, busy summer at Chicagoland’s premiere outdoor pool, the Park Forest Aqua[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Legislators and Community Leaders to Announce Passage of Juvenile Expungement Legislation
Legislation Establishes New Process to Automatically Expunge Records of Juveniles Who Have Been Arrested but Not Charged CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today joined State Senator Kwame Raoul, State Representative Arthur Turner and community leaders to announce the passage of legislation to expunge certain juvenile arrest records automatically, removing a[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on EPA Power Plant Rule
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new proposed rule that would require significant emissions reductions from existing power plants. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the announcement: I applaud President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency on the new proposed[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Celebrates Marriage Equality in Illinois
Attends Wedding Ceremony of James Darby and Patrick Bova CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated marriage equality in Illinois by attending the wedding of James Darby and Patrick Bova during a day of ceremonies at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago. The Governor announced yesterday that[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly’s Youth Summit and Job Expo Draws Nearly 1,000 Youth
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014. Nearly 1,000 young people from the Chicago area attended a Youth Summit and Job Expo Saturday hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy. Representatives from more than 50 companies and agencies, including Nike, Walmart, CVS and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, were on[Read More…]
Calvary United Protestant Church to Host Annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar on June 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2014. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 S. Orchard, Park Forest, will host its annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over 25 vendors, food, games, arts and crafts, music, Zumba and much more. There will also[Read More…]
