Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2015 Since 2009, America’s schools have raised academic expectations, increased graduation rates to their highest level on record, and sent more students to college than ever. The bill passed by the House today will cement this progress. The Every Student Succeeds Act will fix the No Child Left Behind[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Kelly Renews Calls for Passage of Her Bill, HR 224, In Wake of San Bernardino Shooting Deaths, Wounded
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) renewed her call for “common sense” tun reform legislation in wake of the shootings in San Bernardino, California that left at least 14 dead and more than a dozen wounded. All this at a social services facility. Congresswoman Kelly’s statement from her Facebook page[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for December 1, 2015
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
DePaul University Honors Education Advocates at Tangaza College Commencement Ceremony
Sister Loretta Brennan and Josephine Kulea to received honorary degrees Josephine Kulea is an activist for women’s and children’s rights and has rescued more than 1,000 girls to date through her foundation. She will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the Dec. 5 commencement at Tangaza College in[Read More…]
Chicago College of Performing Arts Celebrates Release and Success of New CD
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. A new CD featuring orchestral works composed by Roosevelt University music professor Stacy Garrop and performed by the University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chamber and Symphony Orchestras has been released this fall by Cedille Records. The album Mythology Symphony: Orchestral Works by Stacy Garrop is[Read More…]
Senators Warren, Durbin and Blumenthal Raise Concerns About Federal Settlement with For-Profit College Company EDMC
Letter to ED and DOJ questions lack of accountability for company executives and inadequate relief for defrauded students Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. In a letter to the Department of Education (ED) and Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Richard Blumenthal[Read More…]
The Drug Policy Reform Movement Wants to End the War on People
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015 By: Will Godfrey Record numbers of reformers gathered in Washington, DC, recently to explore ways to extend their growing influence far beyond drugs. “I’m Ross Ulbricht’s father,” said the gray-haired man on the stage. “Ross was arrested two years ago and convicted. He was sentenced to[Read More…]
National Patient Safety Efforts Save 87,000 Lives and Nearly $20 Billion in Costs
Report shows hospital-acquired conditions decline by 17 percent over a four-year period Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. A report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today shows that thanks in part to provisions of the Affordable Care Act, an estimated 87,000 fewer patients died in hospitals and[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents ‘A Joyful Holiday Show’ Featuring Tricia Alexander & Diana Laffey with Alpha Stewart, Jr.
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse proudly presents ‘A Joyful Holiday Show’ with Tricia Alexander, Diana Laffey and accompanist Alpha Stewart, Jr. on Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Diana[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host ‘Mayors and Managers Forum’ on Dec. 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2015. The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area will be hosting the “Mayors and Managers Forum”, a presentation by representatives from Matteson, Park Forest, Richton Park and University Park. They will share their perspectives on the current state and future of their communities. Upcoming[Read More…]
