“On the Table” event sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2014 – Governors State University will host a gathering of community members May 12 at 7:30 a.m. that brings them together to discuss how to improve communities in the region. The event is a partnership between[Read More…]
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Chicago Researchers Study New Approach to Curb Youth Violence
DePaul University and Chicago Public Schools teach coping skills to teens DePaul University is leading a five-year NIH-funded study on preventing violence among urban African-American youth. Principal researchers from the College of Science and Health include Leonard A. Jason, professor of psychology and director of the Center of Community Research[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Presents Lindblom Math & Science Academy Principal Alan Mather with Inaugural Stanley C. Golder Award for Principals and Heads of Schools
Award from Golden Apple Foundation Honors Academic Achievements of Principal, Teachers and Students at Lindblom Math & Science Academy Mayor Emanuel awards Lindblom Principal Alan Mather with Stanley C. Golder Award. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel presented Lindblom Math & Science[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band Claims Top Honors at Illinois State University
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School band took their talents to Normal, IL on Saturday April 26th, 2014, as they competed in the Illinois State University "State of Illinois Invitational Contest." The competition consisted of 26 different schools from across the state of Illinois to represent numerous classes.[Read More…]
College for Kids and Day Camp Summer Programs Coming to South Suburban College in June
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2014. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June[Read More…]
Governors State University Unveils Its New Mascot
(LOGO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When Governors State University athletics begins intercollegiate play in the fall, its opponents will face off against the GSU Jaguars. The university unveiled the Jaguar mascot today, after conducting a search that took several months and included input from faculty, staff, student and the surrounding[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation Hosting Annual Scholarship Classic Golf and Tennis Outing June 2
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2014. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting the 21st Annual Scholarship Classic on Monday, June 2, 2014. All proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships at PSC. Breaking tradition, participants of this year’s event have the opportunity to choose between a golf outing at[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Warren, Reed Introduce Legislation Giving Students A Fair Shot At An Affordable Education
Bank on Students Emergency Refinancing Act? Would Allow Borrowers to Refinance Existing Student Loans at Today’s Rates WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introducing the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would[Read More…]
Meet Zach Abbott, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Zach Abbott. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This is another in a series of stellar students from "The Class of 2014" at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Ill. All students were given a series of the same questions. All responses are in their exact[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Visits Students Receiving Free Vision Exams at Sumner Elementary School
City of Chicago’s 2013 and 2014 Budgets Provided $3 Million in Funding for School-Based Eye Examinations to Help Students Focus and Excel in the Classroom Mayor Emanuel visits with students receiving free vision exams at Sumner Elementary school – Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2014. [Read More…]
