Illinois Budget Woes Spoil ADA Birthday Party
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document.write("Public News Service - July 26, 2010
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document.write("Chicago, IL - The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 20 today (Monday) and while Illinois residents with disabilities say they have much to celebrate, there are concerns that budget problems in Illinois and other states threaten their independence. Comments from Gary Arnold, and Rahnee (rah-NEE) Patrick - both with Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago.
Finding Funds to Fight Recession-Related Homelessness in IL\n
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document.write("Public News Service - July 21, 2010
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document.write("Show them the money to help show homeless Illinoisans the door to safe shelter. Housing groups in the state say federal funding currently under the budget microscope on Capitol Hill is necessary in order to fund programs that help keep a roof over the head of many in Illinois. Bob Palmer, policy director of Housing Action Illinois, comments.
Senate Tries Again on Jobless Aid
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document.write("Public News Service - July 20, 2010
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document.write("Chicago, IL - Illinois Senator Durbin predicts the unemployment extension bill will pass today (TUESDAY), despite the fact that it has been voted down three times before. Comments from Mary Gustafson, a 30-year old unemployed journalist, and Karen Halim,(Ha-LEEM) a 57-year old unemployed administrative assistant.
A \"Heads Up\" for Illinois Farmers
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document.write("Public News Service - July 16, 2010
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document.write("Springfield, IL – With the economy in a squeeze, debate has already begun on a new Farm Bill - which has to be enacted by 2012 to replace the $289 billion version passed in 2008. Members of the House and Senate Agriculture committees have been holding hearings to find out what rural residents have to say. Comments from Charles Hassebrook (HASS-eh-brook), executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs.
Seven in Ten Fail to Secure Children Correctly in Car Seats
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document.write("Public News Service - July 12, 2010
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document.write("Maywood, IL - With the summer driving season in full swing, doctors are warning Illinois parents that incorrect placement of car seats can put their children at risk. Dr. Kathy Judy, associate professor of pediatrics at Loyola University School of Medicine, says it\'s a common problem. She has studied the use of car seats in America and found that 70 percent are used incorrectly.