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Nuclear Energy: The Most Abundant Source of Clean Air Energy Jobs in Illinois
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] When it comes to clean air energy in Illinois, nuclear energy is a true powerhouse. Nuclear energy generates more jobs and more income than any other energy source. For every 1,000 MW generated, nuclear employs 500 people – more than twice as many as any other electricity source – with good-paying, middle class jobs. Nearly 90% of the carbon-free, clean air energy consumed in our state comes from nuclear energy, and the industry supports 28,000 jobs right here in Illinois. But three of the state’s six nuclear plants are economically challenged and at risk of being shuttered prematurely because of outdated energy policies. According to a recent State of Illinois report, these premature closures would result in the loss of nearly 8,000 jobs. According to an April 2015 report by the Illinois Power Agency, that is more than 10 times as many permanent jobs as have ever been created by the next leading source of low carbon energy in Illinois. The permanent good-paying, middle class jobs generated by nuclear energy are the key to sustainable communities. We must act to preserve out state’s nuclear facilities. Members of the General Assembly, vote yes on the Illinois low carbon portfolio standard (HB 3293 / SB 1585).
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Susan’s Story: A “Routine” Medical Procedure Goes Horribly Wrong
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] My name is Susan Males. In 2011, I was a healthy, vibrant woman in her mid-40’s. I was experiencing some irregular heartbeats and it was recommended that I have a cardiac catheterization procedure to determine the cause. I was assured by my referring doctor that this procedure was done by the cardiologist daily. They told me I’d show up to the hospital in the morning, they would do the procedure and I’d be home resting comfortably by lunch time. There was no talk of what could happen, no talk of any risks to this procedure. I only briefly met the cardiologist who would be doing my procedure. I put my faith in this doctor because he did so many of these “routine” procedures on a daily basis. I trusted him and assumed he knew what he was doing. As I awoke after the procedure, I was very, very nauseous with an excruciating headache and my vision was very foggy, to the point where I could not see. My “routine” procedure had turned into something much more. I later learned I suffered a stroke after the procedure and it took over 12 hours for someone to recognize the signs. Had the hospital’s staff recognized that my symptoms were consistent with a stroke, my condition could have been treated and I would have returned to my normal self. Unfortunately, my vision loss is permanent, preventing me from being able to drive and my future earnings potential has been limited. I turned to the civil justice system to seek recourse. I wanted to hold the doctors and hospital accountable for their lack of response to my stroke symptoms. Using the civil justice system allowed me closure to this difficult time in my life, and has given me the resources to help me live my life the best I can. To read more about Susan, click here.
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Medicaid - Know The Facts
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Oppose $810 million in proposed FY 2016 hospital Medicaid cuts because:
Cutting Medicaid in the FY2016 budget is shortsighted and will result in real harm to people and communities. For more information, go to www.TransformingIllinoisHealthCare.org.
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Giving back to its members – A Credit Union Difference
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] As financial cooperatives, credit unions function as economic democracies. Because of their cooperative structure, earnings are returned to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher interest on deposits, and lower fees. When credit unions – both large and small — exceed expectations, their members share even more in those benefits. Hershey Robinson, $2.8 million, 500-member employee-based credit union, is one of many that provide extra value. Most recently, the credit union delivered more than $12,000 in gift cards to members as an International Credit Union Week “Thank You”. This was a first-of-its-kind giveaway for this credit union and very well-received by its members – as well as its volunteer board of directors which unanimously approved the initiative. In Illinois, by most recent estimates credit unions annually provide nearly $205 million in direct financial benefits to almost three million members. Credit unions like Hershey Robinson ECU exemplify how these crucial institutions play a vital role in delivering that value. Credit unions remain true to one principle - people before profits - and represent a highly valued resource by consumers.
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