After Historically Cold Weather, District Will Re-open School Buildings after Winter Break CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will resume classes on Wednesday after severe winds and dangerously cold temperatures forced closures on Monday and Tuesday. While District officials continue to monitor weather conditions, the expected rise in[Read More…]
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DePaul University to Reopen Campuses, Resume Classes on Jan. 7
David Febo lays down a layer of salt to keep sidewalks clear on #DePaul’s Loop Campus. More photos at www.facebook.com/depaulnewsroom. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. DePaul University campuses will reopen and classes for the winter quarter will resume Tuesday, Jan. 7, after being closed Monday due to travel[Read More…]
Chicagoland Speakers Network to Host a Public Speaking Symposium at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2014. The Chicagoland Speakers Network would like to help area residents and professionals meet their self-improvement goals in 2014 through a Public Speaking Symposium. The Chicagoland Speakers Network has planned this half-day of educational workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking at South Suburban[Read More…]
Faculty Show at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery Jan. 6 through 30
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Convergence,” a faculty show, from Jan. 6 through 30, 2014, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibit features PSC Associate Professor and Fine Arts Coordinator Paul[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Mark Opening of New South Loop Dance Facility on January 8
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. Roosevelt University will mark the opening of a new dance facility and introduce members of its inaugural musical theatre in dance class during a ribbon cutting, open house and dance performance being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 218 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. The 13,000-square-foot[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Entrance Exam Slated for Saturday, January 11, 2014
Freshmen test at Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School invites eighth graders to become “Scholars with a Soul.” The Chicago Heights Catholic High School will hold its entrance exam on Saturday, January 11. 2014. Exams are slated to begin at 8:00 a.m. Here[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $7 Million Investment in Godfrey and Quincy Community Colleges
Lewis and Clark Community College Leading National Consortium to Place Workers in High-Skill Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Jobs GODFREY–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey is leading a consortium of nine community colleges in eight states that have been awarded $23.8[Read More…]
Marist HS To Offer Entrance Exam
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marist High School’s entrance exam for current eighth grade students will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Students should arrive at 8:00 a.m. and enter through the gym doors, located on the east end of the school. There is a $25 test fee, however pre-registration is not needed. Students should[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors’ College Scholarships Top $ 1 million
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School college-bound seniors, who each received $ 262,000 college scholarships. Left to Right: Dr. Deborah Bordelon, Provost, Governors State University; Andrea Kidd, Director, Southland College Prep; Ian Katiku of Park Forest; Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO, Southland College Prep; and Asia Jenkins, Olympia Fields. (PHOTO[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Learning Initiative to Continue Momentum of Summer of Learning
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the new City of Learning initiative will provide students with access to a year-round set of activities and learning opportunities for all youth. Building on the city’s successful Summer of Learning initiative, the City of Learning initiative will continue to provide[Read More…]
