| | 3141: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about winter fire risks, especially with the use of space heaters and fire places as alternative sources to heat homes. Nearly half of all home heating related fires occur between the months of December and February, according to the National Fire Safety Association. | | | | Date Created: | 01-10-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 35**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052559 Original UID: 173770 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3142: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is conducting a series of public meetings on its Business Enterprise Program (BEP) to give stakeholders an opportunity to discuss the program. These public meetings are part of CMS Disparity Study to obtain, clarify and analyze evidence of contracting processes which may cause a disparate impact to underserved business communities. | | | | Date Created: | 09-23-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 962**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052615 Original UID: 173827 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3143: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is encouraging employers to recognize the contributions of older adults in the workplace in observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week. Each year during the last full week of September, the observance sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor highlights how communities benefit from the contributions of older workers who have remained on the job. The theme for this years observance is that older workers are a valuable asset for employers, especially as it relates to mentoring and being a role model for younger workers. | | | | Date Created: | 09-25-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 971**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052622 Original UID: 173836 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3144: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September is Healthy Aging Month, the annual observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing older. And on the last day of the observance, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded it is a good time for older adults to assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding their health such as getting a seasonal flu shot. | | | | Date Created: | 09-30-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 994**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052650 Original UID: 173865 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3145: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Health Data Consortium and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will hold two days of activities focused on developing and sharing innovative ways to work with health data that will drive innovation and improve healthcare in cities and states nationwide. Both events will be held at 1871, the digital technology center located at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. | | | | Date Created: | 11-07-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1104**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052670 Original UID: 173885 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3146: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Embracing the goal of improving public health for all Illinoisans and the need for government transparency, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is releasing its Five Year Strategy 2014-2018. The strategic plan is a roadmap for IDPH to build the capacity of the Department to better meet the public health needs of all people and communities in Illinois. The plan is also crucial as IDPH works toward becoming a nationally accredited public health department in an effort to improve the quality and performance of the Department in serving all Illinois residents. | | | | Date Created: | 11-12-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1121**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052683 Original UID: 173900 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3147: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois state agencies are supporting communities affected by flooding caused by heavy rainfall overnight in the Chicago area and stand ready to provide additional assistance as needed to help local officials address public safety concerns. | | | | Date Created: | 08-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 988**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052707 Original UID: 173925 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3148: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, held August 20 through 22, in Oak Brook. The annual conference (formerly the Elder Rights Conference) marked the 28th year IDoA has hosted the event where service providers, advocates and other professionals gathered to learn the latest information on the topic of elder rights. At Fridays conclusion of the annual conference, IDoA presented an awards ceremony to recognize the 2014 Outstanding Adult Protective Services Caseworker and Community Long Term Care Ombudsman Awardees. | | | | Date Created: | 08-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1007**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052727 Original UID: 173949 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3149: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Patient registration for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program starts today, September 2. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is accepting applications for qualifying patients and caregivers who wish to apply for a medical cannabis registration identification card. Applications are being accepted both electronically and through the mail. | | | | Date Created: | 09-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1027**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052750 Original UID: 173970 FIRST WORD: States | |
| 3150: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today revoked the license of Omega/American Hope Institute, in Rosemont, which had been offering a program for aspiring licensed practical nurses. | | | | Date Created: | 07-23-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 839**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052814 Original UID: 174037 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3151: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The State of Illinois will announce the winner of the statewide 2014 YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! Teen Video PSA Contest during an assembly of students at Villa Grove High School. Addressing the school assembly will be the contest-winning students, their adult contributors, and other VIPs. The announcement ceremony will also serve as the statewide kickoff for the annual YOUR ACTIONS MATTER! underage drinking awareness campaign, where thousands of teens and adult volunteers will post educational materials in liquor stores throughout the state as a reminder to adults that preventing underage drinking is everyones responsibility. | | | | Date Created: | 04-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 444**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053011 Original UID: 174243 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3152: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today hosted an educational workshop and networking event at Malcolm X College on behalf of the administration of Governor Pat Quinn. The event was designed to connect business owners with other professionals and to raise awareness about opportunities to participate in state contracts. One of a series of ongoing events around the state, it is part of Governor Quinns agenda to create jobs and ensure a level playing field for all contractors in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 04-24-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 456**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053052 Original UID: 174293 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3153: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron today urged people to prepare and protect their homes from possible flooding. As Illinois communities welcome springtime weather after the significant snowfall during this winter season, potentially heavy rains could result in another rough year for flood-prone areas throughout the state. Spring is a visible reminder of the potential for floods with torrential rain and damaging winds. In 2013 flooding in 49 Illinois counties broke all-time records. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States and one of the most expensive. | | | | Date Created: | 04-24-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 452**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053069 Original UID: 174313 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3154: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) offers some tips on what information is needed in the unfortunate case of an accident. According to the states transportation department, there were almost 6,000 motor vehicle wrecks in Illinois from 2008 through 2012. Yet, with hundreds of motor vehicle wrecks occurring each year drivers may not know what to do following a crash. In addition to the tips, drivers are reminded that April is Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Month, a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. | | | | Date Created: | 04-26-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 471**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053092 Original UID: 174338 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3155: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | To recognize the heroic efforts of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responders, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed May 18 24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Illinois. As part of that recognition, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced 10 winners of the 2014 EMS Hero Award. Among the honorees is Vincent Patrella of Park Ridge, who is being awarded posthumously. | | | | Date Created: | 05-19-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 584**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053244 Original UID: 174512 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3156: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honors Harriet Hawkins, RN, CCRN, CPN, CPEN, FAEN, with a special pediatric care Lifetime Achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 623**14(a) | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053307 Original UID: 174578 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3157: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honors Thelma Kuska, RN, BSN, CEN, FAEN, with a special pediatric care Lifetime Achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 624**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053308 Original UID: 174580 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3158: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that after conducting more definitive laboratory tests, it found the Illinois resident was not infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) while having a business meeting with the man later hospitalized in Indiana with MERS-CoV. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck has this message to the public. | | | | Date Created: | 05-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 637**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053312 Original UID: 174584 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3159: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program honored today Elizabeth Sue Emond, RN, BSN, TNS, CEN, with a special pediatric care Clinical Excellence award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Awards are given annually by IDPH and EMSC to recognize those dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Individuals or organizations can be nominated in one of three award categories - Lifetime Achievement, Clinical Excellence and Community Service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 640**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053313 Original UID: 174585 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3160: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | National Mens Health Week is June 9 15. This annual health observance is celebrated every June with a goal to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. | | | | Date Created: | 06-11-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 678**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053353 Original UID: 174626 FIRST WORD: State | |
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