In partnership with Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Early Learning Portal, 1871-based mRelief launches Early Learning Finder to help low-income parents navigate Chicago’s 700+ early learning sites. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. On August 8, 2015 mRelief will launch the Early Learning Finder that helps parents determine eligibility for early childhood[Read More…]
Schools
Judge Permits Free Speech Case Against University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to Proceed
University’s Attempt to Dismiss Salaita Suit Over “Uncivil” Tweets Rejected by Court Chicago –-(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Today, a federal judge rejected efforts to throw out a lawsuit against the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for firing Professor Steven Salaita from a tenured position based on his personal tweets criticizing[Read More…]
Orchestra Executives Join Roosevelt University’s Performing Arts Management Faculty
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. The Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Roosevelt University has appointed senior executives from orchestras around the country to be adjunct faculty members for the University’s unique Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration program. (Pictured above is the program’s founder, CCPA Dean Henry Fogel). Now[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Introduces New Legislation to Guarantee Affordable Options for Repaying Student Loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Yesterday, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Access to Fair Financial Options for Repaying Debt (AFFORD) Act, new legislation that would guarantee all students are able to affordably pay off their student loans by making an income-based repayment option available to all student borrowers. Additionally,[Read More…]
Most U.S. Middle and High Schools Start the School Day Too Early
Students need adequate sleep for their health, safety, and academic success Most U.S. middle and high schools start the school day too early. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM[Read More…]
Mumps Booster Shot Recommended for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Students
Illinois Department of Public Health, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and University address mumps outbreak SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), and McKinley Health Center are recommending students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign receive a booster shot of the[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner and Fitness Icon Jake Steinfeld Award Three Illinois Schools for Commitment to Physical Fitness and Wellness Programs
Winning Schools to be Awarded State-of-the-Art Live Positively Fitness Centers SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner and Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Center. This multi-million dollar physical fitness[Read More…]
South Suburban College Child Development Center and College-Wide Open Houses in South Holland This Week
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting two open houses this week geared towards assisting new and prospective students in getting ready for the fall. The Child Development Center Open House will be held this Wednesday, August 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Bannon Announce Expansion of Early Learning Educational Investments
Funds From Exelon Will Support Establishment of Flagship Early Learning Center at Harold Washington Library and Expansion to Fourteen Branches Across the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined this morning by Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon at the Albany Park Library branch to announce a[Read More…]
Two Illinois Colleges Awarded Support Services Grants
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College and Kankakee Community College have been awarded multi-year federal grants to provide support services aimed at increasing the graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students. Prairie State College will receive $220,000, while Kankakee Community College was awarded[Read More…]
