Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Addressing a packed house of Prairie State College (PSC) graduates, family, and friends on Saturday, May 18, 2013, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon thanked all the graduates for investing in themselves and assured them they would reap the benefits of their education. She also recognized the role families,[Read More…]
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Two Prairie State College Graduates Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholars
Cecilia Reyes and Nandjui-Yannick Richard Koutouan. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) graduates Nandjui-Yannick R. Koutouan of Chicago and Cecilia Reyes of Chicago Heights both were named recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship for 2013. They are two of only 73 graduating community college[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly ‘Disappointed’ by Illinois House Vote Lifting Concealed Carry Ban; Calls for Action
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly sent an email Friday evening expressing her ‘disappointment’ with the vote in the Illinois House of Representatives to lift the ban on concealed carry of guns in public. Passage or defeat of this measure now rests with the Illinois Senate, and Kelly is calling for[Read More…]
Students Can Begin Planning for College at June 22 Visit Day at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. For students beginning their senior year of high school this fall, college is right around the corner. To help those students and their parents get a head start on college planning, Roosevelt University is holding a visit day on Saturday, June 22. “Our visit day is[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Jeff Malehorn as New President & CEO of World Business Chicago
Distinguished Chicago-Based Business Leader Tapped to Lead Economic Development Arm and Continue Implementation of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago Vice-Chairman Michael Sacks announced Friday that Jeff Malehorn has been selected as the new president & CEO of World[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Introduce Bill to Expand Successful Charter Schools
Legislation strengthens accountability, transparency and governance of charter schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday introduced legislation that would expand the Charter School Program at the Department of Education (DOE) making the expansion and replication of successful charter school models eligible for[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Voting Record Rates “The Most Unproductive Congress” in Nation’s Modern History On Monday, the Alliance released its annual report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. The document, available at http://www.retiredamericans.org/issues/congressional-voting-record, examined 10 key Senate[Read More…]
‘College for Kids’ Classes Coming to South Suburban College This Summer Starting in June
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2013. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 17th[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Reminds Families to Stay Safe this Memorial Day
Boating, Road and Fire Safety Can Save Lives Over Holiday Weekend SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today urged families across Illinois to stay safe this weekend as they celebrate and remember our brave servicemembers who gave their lives to protect our freedom. The governor has directed a number of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on House Passage of Concealed Carry Legislation
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the below statement regarding the Illinois House’s passage of Senate Bill 2193, a massive overreach on the concealed carry issue that would automatically repeal local public safety ordinances including Chicago’s assault weapons ban. The governor’s office filed in opposition to the bill[Read More…]
