Final rules break down financial barriers and provide consumer protections Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2013. The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury today jointly issued a final rule increasing parity between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits in group and individual health plans. The final[Read More…]
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Award-winning Author and LGBT Activist to Read on Monday, Nov. 11 in Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Goldie Goldbloom, author of the award-winning novel The Paperbark Shoe, will read from her work as part of this fall’s Roosevelt University Reading Series at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in Roosevelt’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Goldbloom, a Chicago resident originally from Western Australia,[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Senate Approval of the Employment’s Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. The Senate’s approval of the Employment’s Non-Discrimination Act sends the message loud and clear that it is unacceptable for any employers to discriminate against employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is a milestone not only for the LGBT community, but for human rights,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Statement On Procedural Delays Preventing General Assembly From Voting On Mandatory Minimum Gun Crime Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. “I am disappointed that the opponents of this legislation have chosen political stunts over peoples’ safety to delay passage of a bill that will strengthen penalties and provide a deterrent for serious gun crimes. Criminals are the only winners when procedural games are used to defer a[Read More…]
Statement From Mayor Rahm Emanuel On The Passage Of Pension Reform For The Chicago Park District
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. “I applaud the General Assembly, Speaker Madigan, and President Cullerton for passing this important legislation that delivers an honest solution to a problem that has been decades in the making. This legislation reflects a balanced approach of reform and revenue, giving employees, retirees, and taxpayers the security[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Strategy For Continued Crackdown On Illegal Cigarette Sales
Expanded Efforts Will Build Upon Success of Previous Two Years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced today its 2014 strategy for maintaining momentum in its ongoing crackdown on illegal tobacco sales. To ensure that additional resources are available[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Delivers Keynote Speech To The World Bank On City Colleges’ College To Careers Program
College to Careers is Part of the City’s Larger Workforce and Economic Development Strategy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Mayor Emanuel today delivered the keynote speech at the World Bank’s Learning Symposium where he highlighted Chicago’s innovative College to Careers program. The program is part of the City’s workforce and economic development[Read More…]
With Illinois Poised to Become the 15th State Legalizing Gay Marriage, Senator Durbin Heralds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to End LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Prior to Senate passage of the bipartisan Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke at a press conference in support of the measure, which is the most important gay-rights legislation to come before the Senate since the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.[Read More…]
Senators Kirk and Manchin Introduce Legislation to Delay Individual Mandate Penalty for One Year
Legislation will suspend penalty fees if individuals do not register for healthcare coverage WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to delay the implementation of the individual mandate under the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” from January 1, 2014 to January[Read More…]
Women’s Interview Closet Program at PSC Opens With Nov. 13 CAbi Fashions Fashion Show
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finding a job is not easy for anyone. Making a good first impression at an interview can be the deciding factor on whether or not you get hired. Prairie State College (PSC) has established the Women’s Interview Closet to help make the task of dressing professionally for[Read More…]
