Expansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced a plan to expand Jones College[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season with Announcement that City will Increase Funding for Tax Preparation Resources to Help Thousands of Chicago Families Secure Millions in Tax Refunds
Additional $500,000 in New Funding Over the Next Two Years Will Help Provide Resources for Thousands of Chicagoans Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago will provide an additional $500,000 in funding to help Chicago’s working families[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Appointments to Metro East Police District Commission
Commission Will Crack Down on Street Crime and Corruption in Four Metro East Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced seven appointments to the Metro East Police District Commission, which was created last August to crack down on street crime and corruption in four Metro East communities.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $9 Million Capital Investment in Airports Across Illinois
Program Will Create Hundreds of Jobs, Improve 19 Airports and Increase Public Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today announced a $9 million investment that will create hundreds of construction jobs while improving 19 airports across the state. Illinois’ State-Local[Read More…]
Prairie State College Dedication Ceremony to Showcase New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. A Dedication Ceremony to showcase the new electric vehicle charging stations at Prairie State College (PSC) will be held on Thursday, February 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Art Gallery. The Gallery is located on PSC’s main campus, 202 South Halsted[Read More…]
Knights of Columbus- Nina Council #3602 to Hold Annual Lenten Fish Fry
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. The Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry for 6 consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, February 15, 2013. Each week’s Lenten Fish Fry will be held at St. Irenaeus Church’s School Gym located at south Orchard and Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest. Serving[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present Dave Rudolph on Saturday, February 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. For those of you who were disappointed that Dave Rudolph had to cancel his January performance, Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse is pleased to announce that Dave will perform on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. The Coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Press Secretary George Little on General John Allen, U.S. Marine Corps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2013. Secretary Panetta has been informed that the Department’s Office of Inspector General has concluded an investigation into a matter involving Gen. John Allen, U.S. Marine Corps. The secretary was pleased to learn that allegations of professional misconduct were not substantiated by the investigation. The secretary has[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary Duncan on NCES Public School Graduates and Dropouts Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2013. “The new NCES report is good news. After three decades of stagnation, the on-time graduation rate for high school students in the 2009-10 school year [78.2 percent] is the highest it’s been since at least 1974. It’s encouraging that the on-time graduation rate is up substantially[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Basic Firefighter and EMT Graduates, Jan. 22, 2013
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) recently held graduation ceremonies for the Basic Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs. Graduates of the Basic Firefighter program were Roy Pacheco of Chicago Heights Fire Department; Nick Carollo, William Eberhardt, James Hineline, and Garrett Nykaza of Crete Township Fire Protection[Read More…]
