Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014 – 1:13 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I’m bringing guest stars. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here for your daily briefing. As you can see, today I have with me Secretary Vilsack. You may have seen reported this morning that the Secretary is[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Additional Relief for Consumers During Propane Emergency
Encourages Residents to Report Suspected Price Gouging and Fraud to Attorney General Madigan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a series of steps to provide additional relief for consumers during the ongoing propane emergency in Illinois. The actions, effective immediately, provide additional financial assistance to help families pay[Read More…]
Over 900 Park Forest Properties Without Power Wednesday Afternoon
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hundreds of Park Forest residences and businesses saw lights out Wednesday afternoon. According to village officials, shortly after 2:00 p.m., 930 properties were without power. Around 2:15 p.m., around 600 properties were restored, with 340 properties, including Village Hall, still without power. Another 100 properties were restored[Read More…]
Hypothermia and Older Adults
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Frigid weather can pose special risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid hypothermia — when the body gets too cold — during cold weather. Hypothermia is generally defined[Read More…]
Energy Assistance is Available – Need Help Paying Heating Bills?
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is hosting an Energy & Information Fair Thursday, November 14th 10am to 2p.m. at the Biela Center in Crestwood. Located at 4545 Midlothian Turnpike. Applications for LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) will be processed at the Energy Fair. Federal funds are available[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans: Sequester Leaves Seniors in the Cold
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2013. Across-the-board budget cuts that take effect today in the sequester will affect senior citizens across the country. The failure of the Senate to pass the American Family Economic Protection Act (S. 388), which would have raised revenue from the wealthiest Americans and corporations who send jobs[Read More…]
Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health
NIH provides heat-related illness advice for older people Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012. Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid heat-related illnesses, known as hyperthermia. Hyperthermia[Read More…]
HHS Releases More Than $845 Million to States to Help Low-income Households With Energy Costs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2011. More than $845 million is being released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to states to help low-income households with their heating and home energy costs under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The continuing resolution currently in place[Read More…]
Jackson Votes in Favor of the Omnibus Bill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2011. Yesterday Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-IL-2) voted “For” the Omnibus Appropriations bill. The Bill passed with a vote of 296-to-121 with Democrats casting a majority of the votes to pass it. Congressman Jackson said: “Like most bills I’ve voted on in this session of Congress,[Read More…]
Illinois Announces Open Enrollment for Home Heating Assistance
All Illinoisans Eligible for LIHEAP Program Can Apply Beginning Nov. 1 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that anyone eligible to receive winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can apply beginning on Nov.[Read More…]
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