Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Below is a listing of our 2nd quarter students at Marian Catholic High School who have received Honor Roll Status, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest: Savannah Altman, Briana Banks, McKayla Brzeszkewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Keyara Hampton, Malak Kidd, Tony Kurth, Michael Lauer, Sean McGlone, Julia Miller,[Read More…]
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Chicago Advisory Committee for School Repurposing Announces Recommendations
Plan Emphasizes Transparency and Community Engagement to Find New Uses for Buildings that Will Spur Economic Activity and Maximize Community Benefit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. The Advisory Committee for School Repurposing and Community Development, a group comprised of community and civic leaders submitted today their recommendations for a framework and implementation[Read More…]
Fiction Writer, Poet and Translator Linh Dinh to Read at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery on Feb. 17
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. Linh Dinh, author of the award-winning novel Love Like Hate, will read from his work as part of this spring’s Roosevelt University Reading Series at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in Roosevelt’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Dinh was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1963,[Read More…]
Governors State University’s 2nd Annual Black Women Rock Awards to be Held February 28
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014 – In celebration of African American History month, Governors State University’s Student Life Department will present the second annual awards show, “Black Women Rock.” The show honors and acknowledges the contributions of GSU students, faculty and community leaders at the university and in the region.[Read More…]
Representative Robin Kelly to Sponsor Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly today announced the launch of her annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner’s artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. Students can submit their[Read More…]
Illinois Diagnostic Energy Tester (DET) Training Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. South Suburban College welcomes BuildRight Illinois to offer Illinois Diagnostic Energy Tester (DET) Training at the Oak Forest Center on Monday and Tuesday, February 24 and 25, 2014. As part of the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (based on the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell and Mayor Emanuel Visit Michele Clark High School to Highlight Successful STEM Education Model
Chicago’s STEM High Schools are a National Model in Providing Students an Accelerated Pathway to College and a Career Mayor Emanuel and Secretary Jewell visit Chicago STEM school. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Chicago Mayor Rahm[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Bulldogs Basketball to Host Community Night
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host “Community Night” on Saturday, February 15, 2014, vs. Carl Sandburg College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the #3 nationally ranked men at 3:00 p.m. Residents, businesses and their employees of SSC District[Read More…]
Moraine Valley Community College Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. With a tradition of proven support for veterans, military students and their families, Moraine Valley Community College was presented with the Fall 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education, at a ceremony Wednesday, February 5, at the main campus in Palos Hills. “We salute Moraine Valley[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Leaders From Illinois Colleges and Universities To Discuss Higher Education Issues
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Barbara Farley, President of Illinois College to discuss higher education issues including reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, making college textbooks more affordable, and student loan reform measures. Durbin also met with representatives from the Federation of Independent[Read More…]
