CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. When 2014 Marian Catholic Academy graduate Hannah Grace Bohlen started taking classes at Prairie State College (PSC) in fall 2015, she already had 15 credits from the Advanced Placement (AP) classes she took in high school under her belt, giving her a head start on earning[Read More…]
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Roosevelt Community Advocates for People with Disabilities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. As students and staff from Roosevelt University’s Academic Success Center marched recently for the first time ever in Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade, Roosevelt journalism alumnus Daniel Smrokowski (BA, ’12) was there to capture the moment. (Smrokowski is pictured above carrying the torch on the final leg for[Read More…]
Math Matters: How the Common Core Will Help Prepare Today’s Students for College and Career and Improve the United States’ Performance in Math Education
A 12-year-old student works on math problems as part of a trial run of a new state assessment test in Annapolis, Maryland, February 12, 2015. Source: AP/Patrick Semansky Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Researchers and employers alike acknowledge that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, skills are critical for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Central Illinois Demolition Contractor for Improperly Disposing of Asbestos
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a complaint against the owner of the former Pillsbury Mills manufacturing facility in Springfield and its onsite demolition contractor for improperly removing and disposing of asbestos. The complaint filed today in Sangamon County alleges that facility owner P. Mills and[Read More…]
Governor Rauner’s Request for Agricultural Disaster Declaration Approved
Federal assistance available for farmers impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding SPRINGFIELD, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2015. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted the request of Governor Rauner for disaster designation in 87 Illinois counties and 14 contiguous counties that suffered losses due to rain and flooding this year.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Landmark Public Safety Bill
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 1304 today to create the Police and Community Improvement Act. “Today we are taking steps to strengthen the relationship between our law enforcement officers and the public they protect with the Police and Community Improvement Act,” Governor Rauner said. “As a[Read More…]
Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Programs Open House Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on Monday, Aug. 17
OAK FOREST, IL–(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Open House on Monday, August 17th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Forest Center. The Open House will showcase the college’s fast-track Manufacturing Basics and Industrial Maintenance certificate programs, as well[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at Governors State University on August 25
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2015. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Sierra Magazine Announces 2015 Rankings of America’s Greenest Colleges and Universities
Annual “Cool Schools” issue shows new trends in campus sustainability SAN FRANCISCO –-(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2015. Today, Sierra magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, released its ninth annual “Cool Schools” ranking of America’s greenest colleges and universities. Each of the schools ranked in the top 20 have displayed a[Read More…]
State Representative Anthony DeLuca to Host Free Document Shredding Event on Sept. 19
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2015. State Representative Anthony DeLuca will host a free document shredding event on Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bloom Plaza, 1020 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Help protect yourself from identity theft. Bring documents that contain your personally identifiable information to be safely[Read More…]
