This legislation would address social determinants of health, improve access for underserved communities, address maternal health and mental health crises, gun violence, and more. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). HEAA is a comprehensive[Read More…]
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Finance Director Presents the Next Budget
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finance Director Mark Pries presented next year’s budget to the Village Board Monday night, a process Pries described as “continuous.” Board members received draft copies of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The draft of the budget will be available tomorrow on the Village website for those who[Read More…]
Weatherization and Beyond Program Available to Village Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) are offering a weatherization program for village residents on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The weatherization program provides income-qualified residents[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Walk Planned for Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sisters Working It Out, a breast cancer awareness and support organization, will hold its First Annual 5K Walk, on April 30, at the former Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. According to Beulah Brent, CEO of Sisters Working It Out, the proceeds from the[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly, Chair of CBC Health Braintrust, Calls for Passage of Maternal Health Legislation to end Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressmembers Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, marked the fifth Black Maternal Health Week with a call for the advancement of legislation targeted at ending the Black maternal mortality crisis: “This Black Maternal Health Week, I have fervent hope that we advance policies and[Read More…]
Nation’s Largest Medical Cannabis Patient Organization Releases Report on Efficacy of State Medical Cannabis Laws
Americans for Safe Access Grades States on Patient Access, Affordability, Equity, Product Safety and More Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Americans for Safe Access (ASA) unveiled their annual report, “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States,” assessing state medical cannabis laws. The report evaluates[Read More…]
CROWNS Coming to The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is pleased to continue our 90th Anniversary season, with a rousing production of CROWNS, the Gospel Musical by Regina Taylor and directed by Marylee Hoganson. Showtimes for CROWNS are 7:30 pm beginning Friday, April 29. It continues on April 30, May 5, 6, and[Read More…]
Cook County Announces Finalists in Flag Redesign Competition
Nearly 300 submissions down to six as Board of Commissioners consider final designs for new County flag Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County is getting a new flag. The Board of Commissioners accepted recently the top six student-finalist flag redesigns for the next Cook County flag. In celebration and recognition of more[Read More…]
Public Health Officials Announce 7,467 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,053,185 cases, including 33,198 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois.[Read More…]
Public Health Officials Announce 8,519 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 8,519 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 149 deaths since March 4, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,045,718 cases, including 33,075 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois.[Read More…]
