Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2009. Today, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius highlighted the Obama Administration’s blueprint to improve and strengthen early learning programs, and announced their support for efforts in Congress to answer the President’s challenge to invest $10 billion in the Administration’s early[Read More…]
Day: July 17, 2009
FBI: Two People Charged in Alleged United Nations Fraud Case
Buffalo, NY –(ENEWSPF)– Acting United States Attorney Kathleen M. Mehltretter announced today the unsealing of a 14-count Indictment charging Deborah Bowers, of Clarence, New York, and Steve Jabar, of Tonawanda, New York, with wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements in connection with a scheme to defraud the United[Read More…]
Recovering the Mental Health of Illinois
Commentary By Mark Heyrman and N’Dana Carter The Illinois legislature recently called for a special session after Governor Quinn vetoed the proposed “doomsday budget” passed by the House and Senate. This budget would have drastically cut mental health services. State legislators now have the chance to reconsider their priorities and[Read More…]
Running Club Presents 30th Anniversary Bob Stevens Progressive Half-Marathon
The Park Forest Running and Pancake Club is running the 30th Bob Stevens Progressive Half-Marathon. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Runners and Walkers of All Ages and Abilities Are Welcome Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Why do a Half-Marathon in less than a day when you can run one progressively over the course of[Read More…]
The Dirty War in Iraq
by Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t On Friday, June 12, Harith al-Obaidi, leader of the Iraqi Accordance Front, the largest Sunni bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, was shot dead outside a mosque just minutes after giving a sermon condemning the Maliki government for human rights[Read More…]
PSC Prepares Students for Successful Transfer
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After spending the last two years at Prairie State College (PSC) completing her general education classes, Jasmine Davis is excited about transferring to Illinois State University this August. This is not Davis’ first experience as a transfer student. While she is following the steady flow of students[Read More…]
PSC Provides Support for Returning Adult Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A military veteran. A father in his 20s. A mother with grown children. A laid off airline worker. What do these people have in common? They all enrolled at Prairie State College (PSC) as returning adult students. “PSC understands returning to college as an adult student can[Read More…]
PSC to Hold Info Night for Parents and Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Recent high school graduates who recognize the benefits of starting their college education close to home or those graduates still exploring their next step have several options to begin their bachelor’s degree or train for a career at Prairie State College (PSC). To learn more, students and[Read More…]
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