Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. We know many of you worked hard to finish enrolling in a health plan in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Sometimes despite your best efforts, you might have run into delays caused by heavy traffic to HealthCare.gov or our call center, maintenance periods, or other special situations[Read More…]
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Additional Energy Demand Reduction Trainings at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. Additional Energy Demand Reduction Trainings will be offered at Prairie State College (PSC), 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights. The training programs will be offered at no cost. Advance registration is required and seating is limited. Training Programs being offered are: The Path to Sustainable Change April[Read More…]
The Eighth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics to be Held May 8 – 10; Registration Now in Progress
Registration Fees Increase After April 7 Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. Join us May 8, 9, 10 in Portland, Oregon, for the 8th conference in our biennial series of clinical cannabis conferences. Our goal is to bring the latest research on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to health care providers.[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Musical Theatre Alumna Co-stars in Hit Film Divergent
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Roosevelt University theatre alumna Amy Newbold is a co-star and the only Chicagoan cast in a principal role in the new futuristic film, Divergent, which was shot in Chicago and which opened March 21 at theatres throughout the region. “It’s a crazy opportunity and one that I[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Funding to Achieve Goal of Expanding Match Tutoring Program by 66% to Reach 1,000 Chicago Public School Students
Funding commitments from EquiTrust and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will Expand Access to Math Tutoring Program that Helps Close the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students in Math by 60% CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today announced funding to expand the Match Education math-tutoring program to 1,000[Read More…]
New IL Rule Restricts Transportation, Release and Harvest of Feral Swine
Rule will aid management of destructive animals SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. A new administrative rule regulating the release, transportation, and harvest of feral swine (wild hogs) in Illinois is now in effect. Hunters should be aware they will only be allowed to harvest feral swine during Illinois’ firearm deer seasons.[Read More…]
HealthCare.gov Experiencing Record Volume, March 31, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. From HHS spokeswoman Joanne Peters: We are experiencing record volume on HealthCare.gov today. 1.2 million visits through noon and 125k plus concurrent users at peak so far today. The waiting room is up to meet demand. Consumers may wait, or may leave their email and they[Read More…]
This Week: Meet the SD 227 Superintendent Candidates at Public Forums
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- High School District 227 is introducint the three finalists for the position of superintendent to the public this week. Tne finalist will be introduced to the public in a forum over the next three days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 1, 2, and 3. The following is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 31, 2014
Summer is just around the corner. Really. (Photo: Dancing on the Village Green/ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. The Park Forest Historical Society’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Congratulations to this year’s inductees that include James and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Illinois Residents to Seize Historic Opportunity for Health Coverage
Encourages Uninsured People Across Illinois to Attend a “Last Chance” Enrollment Assistance Event CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today attended one of Get Covered Illinois’ (GCI) “Last Chance” enrollment events to urge everyone still waiting on the sidelines to take action to obtain affordable health coverage. With just three[Read More…]
