University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013 – Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics) Professional License (PLE) and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. An information session will be held on August 7, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University’s E-Lounge. The[Read More…]
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Chicago High School Grad Wins Robert G. Porter Scholarship
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Julia Cuscaden, a 2013 graduate of Trinity High School in River Forest, Ill., is one of four highly accomplished high school graduates to receive a Robert G. Porter scholarship at the American Federation of Teachers national TEACH Conference. Each year, the AFT presents an $8,000 scholarship to[Read More…]
Catamaran Corporation and Mayor Emanuel Announce Catamaran Innovation Center to Be Located in Chicago
New Center will draw top healthcare and business thinkers from across the country to Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Catamaran Corporation and Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) will locate its national Innovation Center in Chicago, drawing top healthcare and business innovators to the city from[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Student Loans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. A better bargain for the middle class means making a college education available to every single American willing to work for it. That’s why I applaud the wide bipartisan majority of Senators who passed a bill to cut rates on nearly all new federal student loans,[Read More…]
Rich East Students Spend Part of Summer Vacation Visiting Historical Sites in Europe
Rich East Students Elyse Terrazas, Sarah Abbott and Teagan Thompson at the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The three stellar Rocket Students were part of the seven Rich East students and nearly 30 students and staff from Rich Towship Svhool DFistrict 227 who visited Europe earlier this summer.[Read More…]
Collection Drive for Homeless Veterans
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- VFW Post # 311 is hosting, Stand Down 2013 in Richton Park, an outreach program for Homeless Veterans seeking rest, hope and fellowship. National Statistics tell us that veterans who become homeless do so approximately 7 years after their military discharge. Each year more and more veterans[Read More…]
St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Teaches Safety, Raises Funds
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center of Governors State University will join thousands of pre-schools, daycares and other groups across the country in sponsoring a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event on August 2, 2013 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. The week-long event teaches[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Deborah Mell New 33rd Ward Alderman
Choice of Mell Comes at Conclusion of Process That Involved 12 Applicants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Deborah Mell will be the new alderman representing Chicago’s 33rd ward. “After a thorough process, I am pleased to announce that Deb Mell will be the new Alderman representing[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Return to Independence Mall This Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director This Friday, Philly NORML and The Panic Hour return to Independence Mall in Philadelphia for the seventh installment in their monthly protests against marijuana prohibition. From the organizers: “After six successful rallies, The Panic Hour and Philly Norml return with[Read More…]
Madigan, Attorneys General Urge Lawmakers to Amend Communications Decency Act
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and her counterparts across the country today called on Congress to approve a change to the Communications Decency Act to better fight child sex trafficking. In a letter to key members of Congress, Madigan and 48 other attorneys general urged lawmakers to amend[Read More…]
