Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education announced today the award of more than $12.8 million in grants to help improve services and results for students with disabilities. “We must ensure that students with disabilities receive a world-class education and that their teachers are equipped to help them[Read More…]
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HHS Proposes Vision for the Future of Head Start, Releases New Performance Standards
Raises the bar on quality, expands program to full school day, full school year, reduces regulatory burden by one-third Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today important steps to improve the quality of services at Head Start programs across the country. HHS Secretary[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Southland Community Forum on State Budget
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. Governors State University will host a community forum Friday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. that will focus on how the state’s budget problems will affect the Chicago Southland. The forum is open to the public. Southland residents, business and community leaders, students, and all[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: Defending Against Public and Private Data Breaches
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2015. “Early this month the Office of Personnel Management reported that hackers have accessed the Social Security numbers and personnel data of millions of federal employees. If you were impacted you should get a letter or an email — in fact, you may have already gotten one.[Read More…]
Bronzeville Regional Collective Announces Obama CBA Campaign To Ensure Positive Economic Impact Through Continued Development of Neighborhood Partnerships
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. The Bronzeville Regional Collective [BRC] brings together organizations of diverse perspectives, skills, and goals which celebrate the power of the Obama Presidential Library and Foundation to restore suffering south side communities in innovative ways, and to begin leveling the playing field historically pitched against African Americans. The[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Initiates Additional Management Steps to Prepare for Madigan-Cullerton Budget
Steps to Save Additional $420 Million; Cancel Funding for Legislative Earmarks; Freeze Non-Transportation Capital Projects ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2015. House Speaker Mike Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and their caucuses two weeks ago finished passing a budget with a $4 billion hole. Since that time, Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton have[Read More…]
Non-Credit Classes are Still and Option this Summer at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a variety of non-credit classes for area residents of all ages and interests. A new schedule of classes in areas such as creative arts, computers, professional development, and much more will begin June 20th and later at[Read More…]
Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Announces Ethan Nadelmann as a Keynote Speaker
Top Proponent of Drug Policy Reform to Headline Largest New York Business Conference for Legalized & Medical Marijuana, June 17-19 Paramus, NJ—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015—Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition is pleased to announce that Ethan Nadelmann, Founder & Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance will be a keynote speaker[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 15, 2015
A brief glimmer of clarity through threatening clouds Sunday. Forecasts call for rain throughout the week. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. On Sunday, June 21st we will be celebrating Father’s Day – a day set aside to honor the contributions that fathers and father figures make in[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Presents Annual Garden Walk ‘A Little Garden Art’ on July 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2015. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will present its Annual Garden Walk ‘A Little Garden Art’ on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – rain or shine. Enjoy an enchanting day experiencing beautiful and unique landscapes right here in the south[Read More…]
