UK–(ENEWSPF)–17 October 2013. Children of similar intelligence have very different levels of educational attainment depending on their social backgrounds, says a large-scale study led by Oxford University researchers. The research team studied cohorts of children born in Britain and Sweden from the 1940s to the 1970s. They found that bright[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Unveil CTA’s New Red Line South
Historic project brings brand-new railroad to South Side, creates more than 1,500 jobs; riders will see faster, smoother commutes and more reliable service thanks to historic $425 million investment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn, Chicago Mayor Emanuel and city and state officials today provided a preview of the new[Read More…]
Representative Kelly Statement on House Vote to Raise Debt Limit and End Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in reaction to the House vote to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown: “It is about time that my colleagues in the House came together in a bi-partisan manner to end the government shutdown and[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Highlights Private Student Loan Payment Processing Pitfalls
CFPB Issues Advisory to Help Consumers Provide Instructions to Servicers on Payments WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Student Loan Ombudsman released a report analyzing complaints the CFPB has received from private student loan borrowers. According to the report, private student loan borrowers face payment[Read More…]
Video: Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider Makes Push for Illiana Expressway
From the Southtown Star: Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider traveled to Will County on Wednesday to make one last push for the $1.3 billion Illiana Expressway. Read more here.
Marina V. Kibardina Named Controller/Director of Business Services at PSC
Marina V. Kibardina. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Marina V. Kibardina controller/director, business services. In that role, she is responsible for overall management of accounting operations, including grant accounting, cash management, accounts payable, Bursar operations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and records management. She also[Read More…]
‘A…My Name is Alice’ On Stage at Governors State University
“A…My Name is Alice” promotional image. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This November, you could be one of an intimate group of audience members to witness the return of a true cultural gem – a production from the newly reinstated Theatre and Performance Studies Program at Governors State University. The[Read More…]
Summer STEM Activities at PSC Foster Student Success
Dr. Natalie McGathey (left), Prairie State College (PSC) assistant professor of math, and Dr. Christine Brooms (right) PSC associate professor of chemistry, congratulate student participants of the Summer Science and Math Camp (from second from left) Joaquim Conklin, Tracy Barnes, Tekela Rucker, Kimberly Castillo, Courtney Uza, Chaqueatta Neal, Krystal Smith,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Illiana Expressway
Joint Letter Urges MPO to Include Illiana Expressway in GO TO 2040 Plan Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reaffirmed her strong support for the Illiana Expressway, despite a recent decision by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to not include the project in its long-range transportation[Read More…]
Leading Drug Policy Reformers to be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver on Saturday, October 26
Winners Include Seattle Police Department, Organizers of CO and WA Marijuana Legalization Initiatives, Portugal Government’s Drug Agency, Global Commission on Drug Policy, and More DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Leading advocates for alternatives to the war on drugs will be honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at the International[Read More…]
