SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, is urging people to share their family health history during Thanksgiving and other holiday family gatherings to help ensure a longer, healthier future together. Since 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared every Thanksgiving to be National Family[Read More…]
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New Affordable Care Act Rules Give Consumers Better Value for Insurance Premiums
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. New regulations issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) require health insurers to spend 80 to 85 percent of consumers’ premiums on direct care for patients and efforts to improve care quality. This regulation, known as the “medical loss ratio” provision of[Read More…]
IL Dept on Aging Thanks Family Caregivers in Observance of Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson is thanking family caregivers for making an extra effort to provide special attention and assistance to their loved ones. Director Johnson made the comments in observance of November as National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers serve as a[Read More…]
Illinois Food Products Available Online This Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The perfect, food-related gift for family and friends this holiday season may be just a mouse click away. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) maintains a website to promote products made by Illinois food companies. About 200 companies currently are listed on the site, some of[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Announces $25 Million Capital Grant to Build UNO Neighborhood School
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn’s administration today announced a $25 million Illinois Jobs Now! capital grant to build the United Neighborhood Organization’s (UNO) newest charter school, the Gage Park Campus in Chicago. Billy Ocasio, a Senior Advisor to Governor Quinn, joined Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Honor Officers and Citizens
Detective John DeCeault (center) stands with family as Deputy Chief Mike McNamara and Chief Thomas Fleming present him as the "2010 Officer of the Year." (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Photos from Sundays Award Ceremony are available here. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Police Department honored its own and several citizens[Read More…]
James Bird, Gary Kopycinski, and Detective John Sweitzer Honored in Alleged Kidnapping Case
James Bird (left) and Gary Kopycinski, recipients of a Citizens Award from the Park Forest Police Department in connection with a domestic kidnapping incident. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest editor and publisher Gary Kopycinski and James Bird, a landlord in Chicago, were honored Sunday by the Park[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 22, 2010
The Brass and Former Brass on stage at the Police Awards Ceremony, November 2010. Chief Fleming is on the far left. To his right: Deputy Chief Mike McNamara, Robert Maeyama, Francis DioGuardi, South Holland Deputy Police Chief Greg Baker, John Lancaster, Maurice Fuentes, and Deputy Chief Cliff Butz (standing) (Photo:[Read More…]
Turkey Fryer Risks Outweigh Any Culinary Benefits
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2010. Cooking fires never take a holiday and Thanksgiving has the unique distinction of being the only day of the year with the most fires, about three times more than average. In recent years, deep-fried turkeys have been growing in popularity, but the unique flavor comes at great[Read More…]
Turkey Tips for a Terrific Thanksgiving
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2010. In preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold reminds people of some simple steps they can take to help prevent food-related illnesses. “As you prepare your Thanksgiving Day feast, there are some tips you can follow to[Read More…]
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