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December 2004
October 2004
- October 13 – Madigan urges consumers, businesses, health care providers to promptly report cases of flu vaccine price gouging
- October 7 – Don't Give
Up on Getting Flu Shot, Leader Says
- October 5 – Gov. Blagojevich hits the road on three-day statewide tour to promote new I-SaveRx prescription drug buying program
- October 4 – Residents' Rights Week set for October 3 - 9. Week highlights importance of resident-focused care
- October 4 – Gov. Blagojevich and Cong. Emanuel joined by Wisconsin Gov. Doyle in launching I-SaveRx prescription drug importation program; Citizens of IL and WI now able to purchase Rx drugs from Europe and Canada
September 2004
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September 29 – 2005 White House Conference On Aging Launches New Web Site
- September 27 – Gov. Blagojevich gives go ahead to expand Supportive Living Facility Program
- September 22 – Department on Aging Celebrates National Employ the Older Worker Week
- September 16 – State, Federal Funding Provides Health Coverage for Elderly
August 2004
- August 31 – Gov. Blagojevich announces state now accepting early applications for energy assistance grants
- August 27 – Gov. Blagojevich signs new law supporting home-based care for seniors
- August 26 – Gov. Blagojevich and U.S. Rep. Emanuel call on Pfizer to halt plans to deny Illinois residents access to affordable medications
- August 24 – Blagojevich uses amendatory veto power to clear path for more federal Medicaid dollars
- August 19 – Quinn salutes the Illinois General Assembly for passing the Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings Demonstration Project, a successful program for rural senior citizens that provides both affordable housing and supportive services
- August 17 – Governor Blagojevich announces plan to make Illinois first state in the nation to provide consumers with access to prescription drugs from Canada, Ireland and the UK
- August 10 – Governor Blagojevich signs new law giving seniors more options for support to live in their communities
- August 5 – Gov. Blagojevich signs law providing more support to family caregivers
- August 5 – Gov. Blagojevich signs law protecting Illinois senior citizens from fraud and deception. New law protects seniors seeking reverse mortgages from unscrupulous lenders
- August 5 – Seniors to "Tell It Like It Was" at Fair
- August 2 – Governor Blagojevich signs law aimed at prevention and treament of Osteoporosis
July 2004
- July 30 – Governor Blagojevich signs Fiscal Year 2005 Budget
- July 13 – Circuit Breaker Pharmaceutical Assistance Moves…State Program Transfers to Improve Outreach
June 2004
- June 4 – Hot Weather More Serious for Seniors
May 2004
- May 2 – Governor announces new Illinois Rx Buying Club promotional efforts during National Senior Citizens Month.
State partners with Jewel-Osco to make seniors aware of new discount program, launches public service announcement campaign
April 2004
- April 20 – Aging Wins Grant to Streamline Information System
March 2004
- March 25 – Hall of Fame Applications Ready
- March 23 – Madigan, Department on Aging Warn Illinois Seniors to Beware of Misleading Prescription Drug Card Offers
February 2004
- February 20 – Madigan Warns of Fraud Targeting Clients of Illinois' Circuit Breaker Program
January 2004
- January 22 – Governor Announces $23 Million in Grants for Acquisition and Development of Local Parks
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