University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learn about the many graduate programs offered in the College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University at an information session on Saturday May 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. Faculty members and advisors will be available to discuss the Masters[Read More…]
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PSC Forensics Team Closes a Successful Season
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The last month has been a busy one for the Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team. The team travelled more than 2,250 miles, competed in three tournaments, and took home nine awards, including two tournament championship wins. "Our team represented PSC very well at the tournaments during[Read More…]
New Addition to Enhance PSC Nursing Students’ Experience
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Nursing Department is expecting a baby. The baby will breathe, cry, and need its diaper changed often. And, it will simulate a wide variety of diseases and emergency life threatening situations a baby might face. The little bundle of joy, SimBaby, will[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 26, 2010
Jon Asamoah (right) celebrates with Uncle Josh, mom Jeri, and dad Sam (seated) Saturday. Jon, a Rich East graduate and Ash Street Cooperative resident, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. (Story to follow. Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– April 26, 2010. The Park Forest’s Farmers Market will begin[Read More…]
Governors State Announces 5.8% Tuition Increase for Academic Year 2010-2011
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Board of Trustees of Governors State University has approved a 5.8 percent tuition increase for undergraduates entering the university this fall. The Trustees approved the tuition hike Friday, pointing to a continuing decline in state aid at a time when GSU is experiencing sharp enrollment increases.[Read More…]
AARP Bulletin Releases New Comprehensive User’s Guide to Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010. In the wake of President Obama signing health care reform into law, AARP Bulletin today released a new user’s guide to help consumers navigate the details of the new law and how it will impact them both now and further down the road when it is fully[Read More…]
Illinois High School Student on Her Way to Washington D.C. for Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. On April 26 and 27, 53 student champions from every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will gather in Washington, DC, to vie for the title of Poetry Out Loud National Champion and $50,000 in awards. Representing Illinois as our State[Read More…]
Student Group from Wheaton North H.S. Wins Statewide Radon Video Contest
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. A group of teens at Wheaton North High School are helping spread the message about radon’s health hazards across Illinois through a 60-second YouTube video they produced and submitted to the “2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest.” On Thursday morning, the students learned their video won[Read More…]
Public Voting Begins Monday for Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The White House and the Department of Education announced today that voting for the winner of the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge will begin Monday, April 26. From 8 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 26th through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Sebelius on List of Insurers That Will Provide Coverage for Young Adults under Age 26
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. I welcome the Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Kaiser Permanente, and Humana to the growing list of insurers who are offering to continue health insurance for young adults graduating from college or aging out of their parents’ plan. This initiative, complementing the permanent policy in the[Read More…]
