Attorney General Urges Contributors to Research Charities Before Donating Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois residents who plan to donate to typhoon relief efforts underway in the Philippines to be on the lookout for fundraising scams by con artists seeking to exploit the natural disaster for[Read More…]
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Sertoma Centre Recognizes Outstanding Supporters
Sertoma’s Director of Advancement and Communications Amy Chmura, Spirit of Sertoma Recipient Joe Racine and Sertoma’s Executive Director Gus van den Brink. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Agency hosts annual awards presentation ALSIP, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre honored several supporters and volunteers at their 42nd Annual Recognition Dinner on Nov. 7 at Palos Country Club in Orland[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: New Administration Proposal To Help Consumers Facing Health Insurance Cancellations
“I’ve assigned my team to see what can we do to close some of the holes and gaps in the law, because my intention is to lift up and make sure the insurance that people buy is effective, that it’s actually going to deliver what they think they’re purchasing. Because[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Today I want to update the American people on our efforts to implement and improve the Affordable Care Act, and I’ll take a couple of your questions. But before I do, I just want to say a few words about[Read More…]
‘Eclectic Exhibit’ Opens November 22 at Salon Artists Gallery
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Opening Friday, November 22, “Eclectic Exhibit” will showcase the works of Suzanne Dreher, Will Mull and Ginny Raftery. Join us for a “Meet the Artists” Reception on November 22 from 4 – 9pm. Enjoy Refreshments, Music and Fine Company. This reception also kicks off our[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez Challenges Judiciary Chairman to Work with Democrats on Immigration Reform
“If we can vote 45 times to gut Obamacare — and we have another vote scheduled this week — why can the Republican Leadership not find the time to schedule one vote on immigration?” — Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Yesterday, as the House Judiciary Committee met to discuss[Read More…]
LGBT Workers of Color Are Among the Most Disadvantaged in the American Workforce
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. According to a new report released today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, workers of color are among the most disadvantaged workers in America. Due to discrimination coupled with a lack of workplace protections, unequal job benefits and taxation, and unsafe, under-resourced U.S. schools, LGBT[Read More…]
10th Annual Park Forest Police Department Honors Ceremony to be Held Saturday, November 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. The Village of Park Forest and Police Department will hold the 10th Annual Honors Ceremony on Saturday, November 16th at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a coffee reception with the ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. The Honors[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Plans Several Kennedy Day Programs
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. The date November 22, 1963 is etched in many people’s mind. Most people remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news flashed from Dallas that an assassin’s bullet had killed President Kennedy. Join us Friday, November 22, which is the[Read More…]
106,185 Americans Selected Health Plans in First Reporting Period of Open Enrollment
975,407 customers through the process, but have not yet selected a plan; an additional 396,261 assessed or determined eligible for Medicaid, CHIP Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2013. Detailing results of the first reporting period (Oct. 1-Nov. 2, 2013) of the Health Insurance Marketplace’s Open Enrollment, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary[Read More…]
