95 percent of uninsured Latinos could qualify for lower costs on coverage if all states expanded Medicaid Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. A new report issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that that nearly 8 in 10 uninsured Latinos may qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Data Breach, Identity Theft Concerns Spike in Top 10 Complaints for 2013
Attorney General Releases Data Showing Dramatic Increase in Consumer Worry over Impact Data Breaches & Risk of Identity Theft Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her annual top 10 list of consumer complaints, revealing Illinois residents are increasingly worried over how businesses protect their personal and financial[Read More…]
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: Insights from a Professional Hugger
David Melia, a professional hugger and sophomore at DePaul University, shares insights on how to make meaningful connections with others on Valentine’s Day. He is the author of “Free Hugs: It’s More Than A Campaign — It’s A Lifestyle,” in his book Melia talks about how he gave more than[Read More…]
‘Defense Area’ Redevelopment Brings Housing and Jobs to Madison County
Illinois Housing Development Authority provides crucial funding to build Emerald Ridge and create 80 local jobs EAST ALTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. In one year, a new development of 46 new rental single-family homes for working families will open on the former site of a World War II-era development known as the[Read More…]
HealthCare.gov: Want Coverage Starting March 1? Plan Ahead for Best Results
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. Consumers are applying and enrolling in quality, affordable health coverage every day using HealthCare.gov and State-based Marketplaces around the country. More than 3 million have enrolled so far, and we hope millions more will do so by March 31st, the end of open enrollment. From Saturday[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Governor Ávila Open New Trade Office, Present Free Concert by Orquesta Sinfónica
150-year Friendship Between Mexico and Illinois to be Celebrated and Strengthened During Two-Day Official Visit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. Today Governor Pat Quinn welcomed to Illinois the Governor of the State of Mexico Eruviel Ávila for an official state visit that celebrates the 150-year friendship between Illinois and Mexico. Governor Ávila’s[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Plus Home Health Care Achieves National Accreditation Status
(IMAGE SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Nurses Plus Home Health Care is the skilled home care division of the Park Forest Health Department. Nurses Plus has been Medicare certified since 1968 and dedicated to serving the south suburban community homebound seniors. Nurses Plus provides skilled nursing, certified home health aide services, physical[Read More…]
Real Estate Institute’s Multi-media Exhibit Opens in April in Roosevelt’s Heller College
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. Roosevelt University will debut “Lifescape: A Video Portrait of Marshall Bennett” beginning April 4 in the University’s Heller College of Business, 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Located in the college’s 12th-floor Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate (MBIRE), the installation is free and open to students,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth to Lead U.S. Delegation to Paralympic Games in Sochi
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. Today, the U.S. State Department announced that Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) will lead the U.S. Delegation to the Paralympic Games in Sochi. The games will run from March 7th to March 16th. Since losing both her legs in Iraq in 2004, Duckworth has completed two marathons as[Read More…]
In Advance of Valentine’s Day, Kirk and Davis Call to End Job-Crushing Federal Sugar Program
More than 7,000 Illinois Jobs Depend on the Candy Industry Recently Passed Farm Bill Continues Price Supports That Have Shipped 130,000 Jobs Overseas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Congressman Danny Davis (D-Ill.-07), and Bill Kelley, Vice Chair of Jelly Belly, Inc. held a press conference today to[Read More…]
