University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 – Chicago Blues is like no other. Known worldwide for a distinctive sound, Blues is as synonymous for Chicago as pizza or the Magnificent Mile. Now come see why Chicago and Blues are the perfect pairing in a one-night only blues revue at GSU’s Center[Read More…]
Schools
Prairie State College President Dr. Terri L. Winfree Receives the 2016 INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine Giving Back Award
National Recognition of College Presidents and Chancellors Who Give Back to Their Campuses and Communities CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. Today, Dr. Terri L Winfree, President of Prairie State College received the 2016 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher[Read More…]
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Speech Team Members Earn IHSA Sectional Medals; Advance to State Tournament
RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2016—Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Speech and Forensics team members earned medals at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) South Sectional tournament that drew teams from 25 high schools this weekend at Reavis High School, Burbank, Illinois. Janessa Colquitt, a senior who resides in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Basketball Visits IJP Fifth Grade
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, January 29th, in conjunction with their “Hero” theme for the year, the IJP Fifth Grade Students were paid a surprise visit by the Marian Catholic High School (MCHS) Varsity Basketball Team. The Fifth Grade Hero activities involve a different student decorating the class Hero board[Read More…]
Getting a Head Start on College While Still in High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2016. Imagine being 18 and graduating with an associate degree and ready to transfer to a four year institution as a junior. Or how about being 17 and realizing you will graduate high school at the same time you have earned two years of college credit. Sound[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Observe Black History Month with Mountain Top
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. Students and alumni from Roosevelt University’s Music Conservatory Chorus and Chorale will mark Black History Month with February 16 through 18 performances for high school students and the public of Jacob TV’s Mountain Top. Rarely seen in the Chicago area, this emotionally moving multi-media event incorporates singing[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Asks Illinois VA to Act After For-Profit College is Cut Off By Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday called on the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs – the State Approving Agency for GI Bill benefits in Illinois – to review the Department of Education’s finding about Skokie, Illinois based Computer Systems Institute (CSI) and take action[Read More…]
Senators Introduce Legislation to Repeal Federal Law Denying Higher Education Aid to Students for Drug Law Violations
More Than 200,000 Students Have Been Denied Financial Aid Under Policy That Punishes All But Most Privileged Students Unknown Number of Students Deterred from Applying for College Aid Because of 1990s Drug War Policy Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSFP)–February 11, 2016. Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch[Read More…]
Governors State University Offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Program Off Campus at Triton College
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016 – Governors State University now offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree program on the Triton College campus, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL. Information on this new program will be held at Triton College on Tuesday, February 16, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,[Read More…]
Breakfast With BCI Workshop Series Presents Stop the Insanity! Bolstering Your Time Management Toolbox
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Stop the Insanity!! Bolstering Your Time Management Toolbox on Thursday, March 3rd from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:15 a.m.[Read More…]
