Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- If you’ve ever searched for private health insurance, or even just tried to figure out which health care plan is a good fit, you know how hard it is to make heads or tails of what’s presented to you. There are a lot of terms, like “formulary,” that[Read More…]
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Weekly Address: President Obama Underscores Commitment to Strengthening Our Education System (Text and Video)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In this week’s address, President Obama said that, even as we work to rebuild our economy and jumpstart job creation, it is imperative that we offer our children a quality education in order for America to succeed in the 21st century. While Republicans in Congress are looking to[Read More…]
7 In New York Gang Arrested In Torture of Gay Recruit
From the Chicago Sun-Times: NEW YORK — Members of a street gang discovered one of their recruits was gay, so they attacked the teen, brutally beating and torturing him and two other people in gruesome assaults, police said Friday. Another man was robbed. Seven of the suspects were arrested and[Read More…]
Lynwood Cop Brian Dorian Charged in Deadly Shooting Spree
Brian Dorian, a former Lansing police officer, is held on $2.5 million bail at Will County Jail. Related: Attorney: Charges Against Brian Dorian, Lynwood Cop Accused in Shooting Spree, To Be Dropped From the Chicago Sun-Times: Four hours after a shooting spree in rural towns south of Chicago left a[Read More…]
Drill Reaches Trapped Chilean Miners – Now the Tough Call
From the Chicago Sun-Times: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile–Sixty-six agonizing days after their gold and copper mine collapsed above them, 33 miners were offered a way out Saturday as a drill broke through to their underground purgatory. Word of the drill’s success prompted cheers, tears and the ringing of bells by[Read More…]
America’s Original GI Town: Park Forest, IL
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– America’s original GI town is getting a makeover. The book, that is. On Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. author Gregory Randall will return to Park Forest to present the updated edition of his now-classic book, "America’s Original GI Town: Park Forest, Illinois." The presentation will[Read More…]
Brian Dorian, 37, of Crete, Charged in Shooting Spree
Brian Dorian, 37, of Crete, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the two-state shooting spree. Dorian is a Lynwood police officer on medical leave. Related: Attorney: Charges Against Brian Dorian, Lynwood Cop Accused in Shooting Spree, To Be Dropped From the Southtown Star: A 37-year-old Crete man has[Read More…]
Il Dept. of Security Offices Closed October 11 to Observe Columbus Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2010. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed on Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day. All services will be available on the IDES Web site. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits that day are encouraged to use the Internet. TeleServe will[Read More…]
IDNR Reminds Motorists to be Alert for Active Deer, New Reporting Policy for Road Kill
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2010. As the deer mating season begins, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding residents to be alert for moving deer and the new policy for reporting road kill deer. Under the newly implemented road kill policy, individuals who wish to claim a deer[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Reception for Alexi Giannoulias
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2010 – 6:15 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be home! (Applause.) It is good to be home. Got all my friends — all my friends in the house. (Applause.) Long time no see. It is wonderful to see — I see[Read More…]
