Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a $5.5 million funding opportunity for states and tribes to test ways to prevent elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This initiative helps to implement the Elder Justice Act, which was enacted as part of the Affordable[Read More…]
Day: June 14, 2012
‘Kids, Kolors & Kites’ at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012 – Send your kite skyward over the magnificent Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Kids, Kolors & Kites” gives everyone who loves flying kites – young and old – a chance to experience the sky above and great art ground-level[Read More…]
CDC Study Finds Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Increase Helmet Use, Save Money
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Annual cost savings in states with universal motorcycle helmet laws were nearly four times greater (per registered motorcycle) than in states without these comprehensive laws, according to a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Universal helmet[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 9, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 386,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 380,000. The 4-week moving average was 382,000, an increase of 3,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Andy Avalos, NBC Meteorologist, will MC the Best Golf Outing in the South Suburbs
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2012. The Action Sertoma Club is having their 12th Annual Golf Outing on July 11th, at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Avenue, Orland Park, IL. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., Shot Gun/Best Ball start 9:00 a.m., cost $135, includes continental breakfast, Bloody Mary starter,[Read More…]
Rep. Mell Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- From the Windy City Times: State Rep. Deborah Mell, one of three openly gay members of the Illinois General Assembly, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mell, 43, represents the 40th District on the city’s Northwest Side. She told Windy City Times that the cancer is Stage 1, and[Read More…]
Kenneth Arron, Ex-Park Forest Theater Manager, Gets 2 Years In Prison for Forgery
Kenneth Arron speaks to the Village Board in March 2010, identifying himself as ‘Kenny Yochelson.’ (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Sun-Times reports that Kenneth Arron, A.K.A. Kenny Yochelson, the former manager of the movie theater in DownTown Park Forest, was sentenced to two years in prison on forgery charges. According[Read More…]