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Monday, April 6, 2020

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175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 5 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE: Eat local! Eat Chicago Ridge! Support Local Businesses!

Eat local! Eat Chicago Ridge! Support Local Businesses!

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST: Metra releases proposed changes to Metra Electric schedule

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2020

Metra today unveiled proposed revisions to its Metra Electric Line schedule and has asked its riders for feedback in an online survey.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 2 months ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Avni Vora, M.D., is an endocrinologist with Palos Medical Group

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2020

Avni Vora, M.D., is an endocrinologist with Palos Medical Group.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Palos Medical Group welcomes Melissa Beno-Tokarz, LCSW

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2020

Palos Medical Group welcomes Melissa Beno-Tokarz, LCSW.

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No one talking about shadowy home-refurbishment programs in Dolton, Markham

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 7, 2020

It remains unclear if programs to entice prospective homeowners into buying refurbished, formerly abandoned homes in Dolton and nearby Markham have achieved their stated goals of reducing blight and revitalizing the tax bases of the economically distressed South Suburban communities.

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ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER: Meet Dr. Matthew Atienza

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2019

Meet Dr. Matthew Atienza – He is a medical director of adult inpatient psychiatry at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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LITTLE CO. OF MARY HOSPITAL: A New Way to Resolve to Live Healthier

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2019

Instead of waiting for the New Year to identify the one big resolution you plan to tackle in revamping your health, why not chip away at those goals one day at a time?

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LITTLE CO. OF MARY HOSPITAL: Yes, You Can Make Time for Fitness

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2019

Fitness for women begins with reality: there’s no such thing as a woman who doesn’t work.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Voices of the Valley Choir to Perform Holiday Concert at Little Company of Mary Hospital

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

The Voices of the Valley, a Community Choir sponsored by the Oak Lawn Park District, invites you to their Winter Concert on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Little Company of Mary Hospital to Honor Patrick Elwood at 30th Annual Crystal Heart Ball

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) Foundation will host the 30th Annual Crystal Heart Ball on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Field Museum.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST: Grocery store expected to open after new year now hiring

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2019

An estimated 80-plus jobs will be filled in the coming months as a new Park Forest grocer prepares to open just after the new year.

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Links between FBI probes and Madigan’s son's business not a coincidence, Orland Park trustee says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 9, 2019

Orland Park village trustee Jim Dodge insists there are no coincidences when it comes to how things typically play out in Springfield.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Spiritual Care Appreciation Week

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2019

Spiritual Care Appreciation Week

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Living Rosary

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: OSF HealthCare and Little Company of Mary Finalize Agreement

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2019

OSF HealthCare and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers are continuing their journey toward becoming one organization.