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IL commission votes to keep 3 facilities open
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — A legislative commission bucked parts of Gov. Pat Quinn ’s facility closure plan, voting along regional lines to keep two prisons and a facility for those with developmental disabilities open. In a political twist, mainly Republicans on the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability voted 3-7 Tuesday to keep open the Tamms Correctional Center , a “supermax” prison; Dwight Correctional Center , a woman’s prison; and Murray Developmental Center in Centralia .
United States Attorney Hogsett Announces Conviction of Fort Wayne Woman for Health Care Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS—Joseph H. Hogsett, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced today that Kateen Morris, 44, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution to Hoosier taxpayers by U.S.
First-Ever Scorecard of State Performance on Long-Term Services and Supports Finds Wide Variation – Illinois Ranks 23rd Nationally
Report Identifies Public Policies that Contribute to Better Care, Reduced Hospitalizations, and Fewer Nursing Home Admissions CHICAGO , Sept. 8, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — A new report released jointly today by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, The Commonwealth Fund and The SCAN Foundation shows some states significantly out-perform others in the delivery of long-term services and supports (LTSS) to older adults and people with disabilities.
Abilities Expo, the Nation’s Largest Event for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers, Is Coming to the Chicago Area on July 8-10
CHICAGO , June 29, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals will attend Abilities Expo on Friday, July 8 , through Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Admission is free and show hours are Friday 11 am to 5 pm , Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm .
Mayor, City Officials and Community Members Dedicate Expanded Bromann Playlot Park
Mayor Richard M. Daley, Parks Superintendent Timothy J. Mitchell, Alderman Mary Ann Smith, and members of the Edgewater community today celebrated the expansion of Bromann Playlot Park, 5406 N. Broadway…
Safeway Makes the First Five Years of Life Count for Kids with Disabilities
When you Shop, Make it Count. Grocery Company’s Annual People with Disabilities Campaign Supports Thousands of Families Living with Disabilities CHICAGO , April 4, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Safeway Inc., one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, just launched their annual People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals , Special Olympics and Rebuilding Together.
CVS Caremark Begins Sixth Year as National Premier Sponsor of Easter Seals Walk With Me
Through National Corporate Support and Local Associate Fundraising Teams, CVS Caremark Will Support Children with Disabilities in More Than 60 Cities Nationwide CHICAGO , March 29, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — CVS Caremark, through its All Kids Can™ Program, will be the National Premier Sponsor of Easter Seals Walk With Me in 2011 – its sixth straight year. Demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to children with disabilities and their families, CVS Caremark expects to raise more than $1 million through CVS Caremark associates’ community engagement and fundraising at this year’s events nationwide.
State Selects Five Supportive Living Facilities For Pilot Project for Dementia Care – Project seeks to provide improved care and independenceFor persons with Alzheimer’s and related diseases
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) today announced the approval of five supportive living facilities (SLFs) selected to participate in an innovative pilot project designed to provide specialized housing and care for persons with dementia. The five sites are in Decatur, Effingham, Rantoul, North Aurora and Chicago.
Fewer Services Available to Illinoisans Due to Budget Crisis
Reductions Hit Just As Services Needed Most CHICAGO , Dec. 8, 2010 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Illinois ‘ children, seniors, people with disabilities, and those who are homeless are suffering as Illinois ‘ human service organizations cut essential programs, reduce hours and curtail levels of service in the face of Illinois ‘ budget crisis.
High Blood Pressure May Increase Learning Disability Risk (LiveScience.com)
Children with high blood pressure may be at risk for learning disabilities, according to a new study. In the study, children with high blood pressure, or hypertension , were three to four times more likely to have a learning disability than those without hypertension.