STEAM and Early Learning Services will be Delivered On-Site at Over 200 Early Childhood Centers, Serving Approximately 8,000 Children Across the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) today announced a mobile early learning program to deliver early learning enrichment opportunities in neighborhoods where[Read More…]

University Park, IL,–(ENEWSPF)– June 15, 2015 – Governors State University is hosting information sessions for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program on the Kankakee Community College campus, 100 College Drive, Room L 120 “Cavalier Room,” Kankakee, IL, on Wednesday, July 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Thursday,[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

Benita Figueroa will graduate from DePaul University with a BA in psychology this June. Dedicated to helping in her community, here she is pictured in the peer mentoring office at Byrne Hall where she helps fellow students with questions they might have about classes, graduation and even study tips. (Photo[Read More…]

Jose Juarez will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and advertising from DePaul’s College of Communication. Juarez fell in love with advertising after realizing “advertising is essentially storytelling.” Since completing his studies in March, he accepted a full-time position as an assistant account executive with FCB,[Read More…]

Larena Code will graduate from DePaul University’s School of Music honors program with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She plans to continue working with children as a music teacher after graduation. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2015. Music has been a major part of Larena Code’s life for[Read More…]

ROTC Cadet Val Gonzalo, who is graduating from DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business with a double major in management and finance, was instantly enamored by the ROTC program and took to heart the lessons she learned from her training. After graduating she will join the Army and work at[Read More…]