Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. Candidacy petitions for two, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, located in room 2270 on PSC’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
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Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Prairie State College on October 20 and 21
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. The Prairie State College (PSC) Natural Science Department is hosting the South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21, at the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus at[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Past Statements by Paul Ryan Shed More Light on his Policies Regarding Seniors A transcript of a speech made in 2005 by Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan has received renewed attention this week, after the national Catholic weekly publication America published an article on his remarks.[Read More…]
Department of Education Provides Guidance to Help Classroom Teachers Combat Bullying
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, two-part training toolkit designed to reduce incidents of bullying, for use by classroom teachers and educators. The toolkit was developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office[Read More…]
$9 Million in Grants Awarded to Institutions in 21 States and D.C. for Special Education Personnel Preparation Programs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $9 million for 38 grants to institutions of higher education to train educators to improve the services and results for children with disabilities. “Our success in building a better America is measured in terms of helping[Read More…]
Republican National Committee Fires Strategic Allied Consulting Over Allegations of Potential Voter Registration Fraud
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. NBC reports today that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has terminated its relationship with Strategic Allied Consulting, a firm it hired to register voters in several states this year, after an investigation found more than 100 questionable voter registration forms submitted by the company. Strategic Allied Consulting[Read More…]
1st Annual Scarecrow Contest to be Held as Part of Park Forest’s Safe Halloween Festivities
All entries due by Friday, October 5 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. This will be the first year that the Park Forest Safe Halloween Festivities will include a scarecrow contest. This contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools and businesses. Each person or group may only[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts 31st Oktoberfest on Oct. 7
Marian Band’s 2012 Oktoberfest is right around the corner. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It may be a sign that fall is truly here or that Halloween is on the horizon. But it’s also a great opportunity to get a jump on Christmas shopping. Whatever the motivation, the annual Marian[Read More…]
Homecoming 2012: Class Reunions at Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officials at Marian Catholic High School announced the following class reunion celebrations in conjuction with 2012 Homecoming celebrations: Class of 1967 The Marian Catholic High School Class of 1967 will celebrate their 45 Year Reunion on Saturday, October 6 at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Department of Education Announces Grants Totaling More Than $14.4 Million to Charter School Management Organizations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education announced grants totaling more than $14.4 million to support high-quality charter schools in more than 25 communities across the country. As a result of today’s grants, an additional 20,000 students in schools in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,[Read More…]
