Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2013. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 13, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). The group will be having their annual members’ slides night. Members will bring in photos[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Protect Struggling Homeowners
Families Will Have More Time to Utilize Federal Foreclosure Prevention Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect Illinois homeowners by preventing a lender from selling a home while the homeowner is applying for a federal mortgage assistance program. This legislation is part of Governor Quinn’s[Read More…]
Fallen Tenant to be Remembered in Community Vigil on Friday, December 27
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2013. A candlelight vigil in memory of Astor House tenant Charles Roth, who died after being evicted will be held on Friday, December 27 at 6:30 p.m. outside 1246 W. Pratt. On December 13, BJB Properties evicted four families from the Astor House building at 1246 W. Pratt.[Read More…]
Operational Update for HealthCare.gov, December 24, 2013
Amazing Interest in Signing Up For January 1 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2013. By Julie Bataille, Director of CMS’ Office of Communications It was a record day yesterday for healthcare.gov and the Marketplace. Healthcare.gov alone received a remarkable 2 million site visits and our call center received more than 250,000 calls[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 23, 2013
2 year old Rider Carroll enjoying the magic of Christmas. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 23, 2013. Grandma Mary used to tell me that you know you’re getting old when summer goes by faster and Christmas comes sooner every year! Now that I’m in my twilight years, I appreciate[Read More…]
Operational Update for Healthcare.gov, December 23, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 23, 2013. From Julie Bataille, Director of CMS’ Office of Communications Today is a record day for HealthCare.gov and consumers seeking affordable health care options. As of 2:00 p.m. today, we’ve seen approximately 850,000 visits to HealthCare.gov – approximately five times higher than the same amount by that[Read More…]
More Partnerships Between Doctors and Hospitals Strengthen Coordinated Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
123 New Accountable Care Organizations Join Program to Improve Care for Medicare beneficiaries Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 23, 2013. Doctors, hospitals and other health care providers have formed 123 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Medicare, providing approximately 1.5 million more Medicare beneficiaries with access to high-quality coordinated care across the United[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Captain James Lovell Honor 45th Anniversary of Apollo 8 ‘Christmas Eve Broadcast to Earth’
Reenactment of Inspirational Reading at Museum of Science & Industry Features “Heroes of Downers Grove North” CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined retired astronaut Captain James A. Lovell, Jr., for a reenactment of Lovell’s famous 1968 “Christmas Eve Broadcast to Earth.” Standing in front of Lovell’s Apollo 8[Read More…]
Plans for New Arts and Recreation Center to Serve Oakland and Douglas Communities Announced Today
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly, Alderman Will Burns and Alderman Pat Dowell were joined today by community members, faith leaders and Quad Communities Development Corporation to announce plans for a new arts and recreation center at Ellis Park. “It is important that every[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Learning Initiative to Continue Momentum of Summer of Learning
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the new City of Learning initiative will provide students with access to a year-round set of activities and learning opportunities for all youth. Building on the city’s successful Summer of Learning initiative, the City of Learning initiative will continue to provide[Read More…]
