CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. On the heels of release of a Roosevelt University study proposing major reform of the Cook County Juvenile Justice system, top county leaders vowed in May during a Town Hall Forum at the University to work collaboratively for real change. Cook County Board President Ton Preckwinkle (in[Read More…]

Senator says while company demands legal protections in the media, it denies same rights to students in the fine print WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called out the for-profit college chain ITT Technical Institute for complaining that its “day in court [is] long overdue”[Read More…]

Department Takes Action to Improve Outreach to Borrowers on Active Military Duty Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015.  As a part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to protect student loan borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education conducted thorough reviews of the four major federal student loan servicers to ensure that the companies[Read More…]

Saunders will deliver new lecture after 24-hour marathon reading of his work Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Bestselling author George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program.  The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills.  Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015.  For more than 30 years, the Chicago Reader was a trailblazer and signature example of the kind of creative freedom in both photography and design that alternative weekly newspapers all over the country came to embrace and showcase. Now, in a new exhibit that runs from June[Read More…]

First Lady Michelle Obama is presented an honor sash during Oberlin College commencement ceremony in Oberlin, Ohio May 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) Oberlin, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015 – 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hi!  (Laughter and applause.)  How are you all doing?  (Applause.)  Are you sure? [Read More…]

One of 700+ nationwide events celebrating the birth of the modern Olympic Games Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Chicago Heights as Marian Catholic High School hosts a Fencing Demonstration in celebration of Olympic Day. Our celebration will be held in the West Gymnasium[Read More…]

Park Forest –(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2015. Chicago Heights School District 163 presents the musical The Wiz on Tuesday, May 26, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Rich East High School Auditorium, 300 Sauk Trail, in Park Forest. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students and children. Tickets are available[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015.  Cheers and loud applause was the response to an inspiring commencement speech given by Senator Toi Hutchinson at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Fieldhouse. With a packed crowd of graduates and family[Read More…]