WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2015. Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) demanded the U.S. Department of Education (ED) immediately take action to stop millions in federal funds from being provided to potentially fraudulent for-profit institutions, as uncovered by a recent[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Grant for Olive-Harvey College
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today announced that Olive-Harvey College has been awarded a $600,000 grant to implement an academic program that will assist low-income minority students earn STEM degrees that will lead to in-demand jobs. “I’m pleased that Olive-Harvey College is committed to encouraging people of[Read More…]
Program for Parents Helps Sustain Learning Gains in Kids from Head Start to Kindergarten
NIH-funded study shows involving parents sets the stage for later academic success Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2015. An instructional program for parents helps young children retain the literacy skills and positive learning behaviors acquired in Head Start and retain them through to the end of the kindergarten year, according to researchers[Read More…]
Civil War Memoirs of Catholic Sister Nurses Reveal Stories of Charity and Courage
Handwritten memoirs, stories and accounts from Daughters of Charity Civil War nurses were discovered by Sister Betty Ann McNeil, a Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence. McNeil, an archivist, discovered more than 150 accounts from sister nurses who treated soldiers during the Civil War and compiled them into her new book “Balm of Hope:[Read More…]
Spring 2016 Registration Underway at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. Registration for the spring 2016 semester has begun at Prairie State College (PSC). Current students can register beginning Monday, Oct. 19. New students can begin registering on Oct. 26. Students are encouraged to register early as classes will fill quickly. PSC offers convenient, flexible scheduling options.[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance on MSNBC: Reform to Reduce Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Offenses
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. Today the Senate Judiciary held hearings on a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. The bill will receive a committee vote on Thursday, Oct. 22 and likely advance to the Senate floor. Today, Anthony Papa of the Drug Policy Alliance discussed the bill on MSNBC Live with[Read More…]
iDiscover STEM Fun Day Hosted at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) STEM@PSC program, along with the PSC TRiO program, recently presented “iDiscover STEM Fun Day at Prairie State College.” More than 100 students representing area schools and STEM groups came to PSC to participate in hands-on demonstrations and fun labs. Sponsors for[Read More…]
‘Shadows of Liberty’ to be Screened on Oct. 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2015. The film ‘Shadows of Liberty’ will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The screening will take place on Friday, October 23rd at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. ‘Shadows of Liberty’ reveals the extraordinary truth[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Parish to Host 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2015. St. Irenaeus Parish will host its 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner (all you can eat) on Sunday, October 25. The dinner will take place in the Church’s gym, 207 South Orchard in Park Forest. Serving will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The delicious[Read More…]
Freedom Hall’s Matinee Series Presents Franc D’Ambrosio’s Veterans’ Tribute
Franc D’Ambrosio (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, November 3 at 11 a.m., Franc D’Ambrosio will bring his world renowned singing voice to Freedom Hall in a tribute to Veterans titled “I’ll Be Seeing YOUZ.” This show features the lovely and lively tunes made popular during WWII. Franc takes[Read More…]
