WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2014. As the reliance on part-time faculty grows at colleges and universities across the country, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation that would allow part-time faculty – who are often paid low wages with few benefits – to be eligible to participate in the federal student[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Historic Workers’ Compensation Rate Reductions
Savings from 2011 Reforms Expected to Save $450 Million for Businesses Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has filed a request for lower workers compensation rates, recommending a 5.5 percent drop in the advisory rate for 2015. This[Read More…]
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Classes Starting August 11th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2014. South Suburban non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) is running a daytime cohort session from August 11th through October 2nd at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required in order to become eligible to take the State of Illinois[Read More…]
We Charge Genocide! Youth Hearing on Police Violence on Saturday, August 2
Putting the system on trial: Chicago’s youth speak out to break the cycle of isolation, control and repression as a vehicle for social transformation. Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2014 — On Saturday, August 2 the We Charge Genocide working committee will launch their project in Chicago by hosting a youth hearing on[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Deans List
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of 12[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Part-time Honor Students
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Each fall and spring semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes students who are in good standing, have earned a semester grade point average of 3.75 or better, maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better, and has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at PSC. These[Read More…]
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank Announce $10 million in Financing For Neighborhood Stabilization
Matching individuals with vacant homes, working capital for rehabs and affordable mortgages Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank (CCLBA) announced July 24 the creation of a new partnership to help eligible participants realize the dream of homeownership by investing in rehabbing vacant homes in Cook County.[Read More…]
PSC Professor Elighie Wilson Receives IHSA Distinguished Service Award
Professor Elighie Wilson III. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) Professor of Communication Elighie Wilson III recently was named a recipient of a Distinguished Service Award by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Wilson was recognized for his long history of service to the IHSA. For more[Read More…]
‘PGA TOUR Rewind’ on iTunes Offers Archived Videos Featuring PGA TOUR Tournament Recaps, Select Champions Dating Back to 1990
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL-(ENEWSPF)- The PGA TOUR is digging into its vast vault of archived videos to offer fans direct access to premium tournament recaps for the first time, available exclusively on iTunes. Fans can now relive past tournaments and victories by some of the TOUR’s biggest stars dating back[Read More…]
Two Alumni from Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory Join Broadway Shows
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Two more alumni from Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory are making their mark on Broadway. Scott Stangland, (MFA, ’05) (pictured at left) is appearing in Once at Broadway’s Bernard Jacobs Theatre. Damon Gillespie (pictured below), who has completed his second year in Roosevelt’s musical theatre program, is performing in the[Read More…]
