Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012.  Yesterday, Education Secretary Arne Duncan encouraged colleges, universities and scholarship programs across the country to consider extending their early November application deadlines to accommodate students who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and who may be experiencing unexpected hardships. Some institutions have already taken steps to adjust[Read More…]

Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School ( center, pointing) leads members of the Illinois State Board of education on a tour of the three-year-old school that serves south suburbs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) RICHTON PARK, IL—November 1, 2012—Members of the Illinois State Board of Education interacted with[Read More…]

Walgreen Co. Will Provide “Balance Rewards” Cards Worth $25 to Parents at 70 Schools Across the City Who Participate in Report Card Pick-Up Day; Pilot is Part of New Steps CPS Is Taking to Engage Parents Across the District CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. Mayor Emanuel and Walgreen Co. CEO Greg Wasson[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six Rich East Cross Country runners will be competing in the Class 2A Peoria-Notre Dame Sectional on Saturday. Senior co-captain Leon Heard will be making his second-straight trip to a sectional meet and sophomore Kentrell Mason will be running in his first sectional meet. On the girls side, junior Janiah[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic senior Timothy LaVelle (Schererville, Ind.) has earned Semifinalist status in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. LaVelle also received a score of 36 on the ACT. More than 1.5 million juniors in nearly 22,000 high schools entered the 2013 National Merit Program by taking the[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Just in time to help you get your holiday shopping done early, the GSU Civil Service Senate is sponsoring the GSU Annual Fall Vendor Fair. The shoppers’ paradise will feature arts and crafts, perfect gifts, and unique creations on November 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic Band took home their 33rd State Championship on Saturday, October 27, in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University. The band won their class 3A in prelims and went on to finals where they won with top honors finishing in first place from the[Read More…]

82 Principals From Across the District Recognized and Rewarded for Driving Exceptional Outcomes for Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012.  Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today recognized 82 principals from across the district as the first recipients of principal performance pay, part of the groundbreaking Chicago Leadership[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2012.  “The DREAM Fund will give families and students across Chicago and Illinois a better chance to achieve the American Dream and I applaud today’s unveiling of the Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship allowing students to apply for scholarships and encouraging them to continue to pursue their education regardless[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2012.  The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Natural Connections,” featuring artists Donna June Katz, Connie Wolfe, Jane Fulton Alt, and Vivian Visser. The exhibit runs from Monday, Nov. 12, through Thursday, Dec. 13, and opens with a reception Thursday, Nov. 15[Read More…]