By Andrew Salata Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Who says you can’t teach an old dad new twists?  All across the nation this Father’s Day weekend, people are telling their fathers, grandfathers, and other special men in their lives about a new “twist” in the law that may help them[Read More…]

By Andrew Salata Social Security Public Affairs Specialist There’s good news for Americans who want help getting a handle on their finances. The official government website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics of financial education, www.mymoney.gov, is now loaded with more information and is even easier to use. The[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program offers low to no-cost energy-efficient cooling tips to beat the heat. A typical household spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cooling, and by taking steps this summer to improve energy efficiency, you can save energy,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010.  The Illinois Department of Insurance will provide free, one-on-one counseling services in Dwight and Streator to help individuals affected by the recent tornados with the insurance claims process. Department staff can assist with questions such as how to properly document storm damage, whether to make temporary repairs,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010 – 1:32 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hey, everybody.  Forgive me.  I am done with my cold, but it’s still there.  It’s good to see everybody.  First let me thank Patrick for the kind introduction and the work that he’s doing with the corporation.  He is a[Read More…]

Here’s the new ad from McDonald’s in France titled “Come As You Are.” Enjoy the vid.

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010.  Consumers prescribed home-based oxygen therapy are urged to exercise extreme caution especially when operating the equipment near possible ignition sources, such as stoves, ovens, smoking materials and candles, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warns. “Home oxygen equipment offers patients the freedom to remain[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents of communities impacted by tornados and heavy storms to protect themselves from home repair con artists eager to exploit natural disasters for personal profit. Madigan warned residents with damaged property that home repair scam artists frequently swoop in after tornados and storms[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010.  All too often – especially during the summer construction season or after a major storm – property owners are solicited by unscrupulous roofing contractors and pressured to accept work with high prices and low quality.  As the agency responsible for licensing roofing contractors, the Illinois Department of[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are coming to Governors State University. The university’s first-ever outdoor farmers market opens for business June 3 on the south end of Parking Lot D on GSU’s University Park campus. Hours of the farmers market are 1 to 6 p.m., rain[Read More…]