Jamiya Gail, 9, was presented with a Citizens Award Saturday by the Park Forest Police. When she was 8, Jamiya dialed 911, remained calm when mom Tiffany (right) needed emergency medical care. Jamiya likely saved her mother’s life. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. If you are part[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Declares Seven Counties State Disaster Areas
Issues Disaster Declaration to Ensure Support for Affected Areas; Governor to Survey Damage in Hardest Hit Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today declared seven counties state disaster areas after severe storms generating tornadoes and high winds ripped across Illinois. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been damaged or[Read More…]
Mayor John Ostenburg Receives Two Medals at National League of Cities 2013
Report By John A. Ostenburg Seattle-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Mayor John A. Ostenburg was the recipient on November 14 of two bronze medals at the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Annual Congress of Cities in Seattle. The recognition was for the Village’s completion of key health and wellness goals for[Read More…]
South Suburban College Volleyball Team Advances to National Tournament
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban College Women’s Volleyball Team won the 2013 Region IV District B Championship last week after defeating Moraine Valley Community College in five sets. The Lady Bulldogs will now compete in the National Tournament from November 21-23, 2013, at Owens Community College in Toledo,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth to Hold Congress at Your Corner in Wood Dale and Elk Grove Village This Weekend
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. On Saturday, November 16th, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) will hold a Congress at Your Corner at the Wood Dale Public Library. She will also hold a Congress at Your Corner on Sunday, November 17th at the Elk Grove Village Public Library. These events will be an[Read More…]
Making Measurable Progress with Improving HealthCare.gov, Nov. 15, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. By: Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Today, Jeff Zients offered an update on our efforts to improve HealthCare.gov. In Jeff’s own words – Overall, we’ve made measurable progress, as the changes and improvements we’ve made over the last few weeks[Read More…]
DCFS Director Richard Calica Resigns Due to Serious Medical Illness
Chief of Staff Denise Gonzales to Serve as Acting Director CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Richard Calica will resign due to serious illness. Director Calica has been diagnosed with cancer and today informed the Governor[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Meeting with Insurance Companies, Nov. 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013 – 3:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome the executives who are here from a lot of the insurance companies that are participating in the marketplace. We all share a similar value, which is we want to make sure that Americans have good, solid[Read More…]
Saturday: ‘Talking Transition’ Event Brings Together Treatment Providers, Drug Users, Civil Rights Activists, Academics, and Elected Officials to Map New City Drug Policy for New York
How Can Mayor De Blasio End the War on Drugs in NYC? Future Drug Policy to be Based in Equity, Health and Safety rather than Racism, Criminalization and Violence NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. This Saturday, New Yorkers will gather to map the future of our city’s drug policies for progressive[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Veterans Day Message: “Don’t Cut Veterans’ Benefits” The Alliance continued holding events with coalition partners around Veterans Day this week, drawing attention to the fact that veterans’ benefits would be cut in multiple ways if the chained CPI cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) formula were to be adopted. The[Read More…]
