CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2015. With an eye toward building a child-care workforce in Illinois that is better educated, more professional and which can offer those in the field more long-term career stability, Roosevelt University is creating a new path for child-care workers to obtain bachelor’s degrees. Beginning in 2016, Roosevelt will[Read More…]
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Chief Judge Celebrates Magna Carta Anniversary at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2015. One of the nation’s federal chief judges visited Roosevelt University to talk about the Magna Carta as an inspiration for an ongoing commitment to due process in the United States justice system. Diane Wood, chief judge of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, was hosted by the[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Franken, King Introduce Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
The cost of new textbooks has increased 82 percent, four times faster than inflation, over the last decade WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Al Franken (D-MN) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced legislation designed to help students manage costs by making high quality textbooks easily[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Features MB Financial’s James Hrabak
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2015. James Hrabak, senior managing director and chief investment officer for MB Financial Bank’s Investment Group, will be the guest speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation Economic Forecast Breakfast, being held at 7:30 a.m., Friday, October 23, at the Olympia Fields Country Club, located at[Read More…]
DePaul University Opera Alumni to Perform at Mesirow Financial’s ‘A Grand Night for Singing’
Soprano Janai Brugger is returning to Chicago for a one-of-a-kind musical event on Oct. 19 when she joins baritone Jeff Mattsey for “A Grand Night for Singing” as a part of the Mesirow Financial Presents! concert series. Both singers are alumni from the DePaul University School of Music. (Photo by[Read More…]
Domestic Violence Solutions are Political, Not Only Personal
DePaul University’s Kathleen Arnold describes culture that tolerates abuse October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and author Kathleen Arnold is available to discuss the political and cultural issues that perpetuate domestic violence. In her latest book, “Why Don’t You Just Talk to Him?: The Politics of Domestic Abuse,” Arnold argues[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Provides Guidance About Marketing Services Agreements
Bulletin Highlights Risks of Agreements Violating Federal Prohibition on Mortgage Kickbacks WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a bulletin providing guidance to the mortgage industry regarding marketing services agreements. The bulletin offers an overview of the federal prohibition on mortgage kickbacks and referral[Read More…]
League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area to Discuss State of Illinois Budget Crisis on Oct. 20
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area would like to invite you to a panel discussion on the effect that the budget impasse is having on our local social service agencies and municipalities. They are delivering services despite the challenges this budget crisis is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Grants for Two Area Colleges
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Governors State University and Joliet Junior College each received five-year grants to expand programs aimed at strengthening student services and academic support for low-income students. “The federal funds will help keep students on track toward completing their degrees by expanding and[Read More…]
Apple Tasting with Cézanne Opens DePaul University Humanities Center Season
Fall events include Don Quixote, Horror of Humanities An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick off the fall season for the DePaul University Humanities Center Oct. 7. (Photo by Ben Garney) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick[Read More…]
