University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an Information Session/Open House for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in room D34000, at the university. Information will be presented about admission[Read More…]

Family Development Center Executive Director Carol Morrison. (ENEWSPF) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University has been nationally recognized for meeting the highest standards of early childhood education. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading professional organization working on[Read More…]

ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to keep both students and faculty safe as they head back to school. House Bill 5602 allows juvenile criminal records to be shared with school officials when there is an imminent threat to individuals at the school and certain[Read More…]

Continues “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” OAK PARK, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed a new law to enhance physical education in Illinois schools. In addition, the governor continued to urge Illinois residents to take the “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” (walkacrossillinois.org), a program the governor launched to improve the[Read More…]

Highway Construction Careers Training Program  ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012.  Are you a female, minority, or disadvantaged person interested in a highway construction career? Do you have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle? Are you 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or GED? Can you pass a[Read More…]

ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Transportation, through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), has established a Highway Construction Careers Training Program through the following community colleges. Also view HCCTP News. Each community college will hold 8-week sessions (2-3 sessions per academic year) in which minorities, women and disadvantaged[Read More…]

City Colleges of Chicago Launches Total of 10 New or Enhanced Degree and Certificate Programs in Both the Healthcare and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Fields CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012.  Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman announced a new partnership that will give CCC students the opportunity[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2012.  The Prairie State College (PSC) Anime Club is hosting Maneki Neko Con, an Anime/Sci-Fi convention, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The convention features classes and workshops focusing[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012.  Students preparing to begin college this month should take care to exhaust every federal financial aid option available to them before turning to private student loans, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today while calling for passage of the Know Before You Owe Act of 2012, a[Read More…]

Reduced CTA Fares for Students Extended an Extra 30 Minutes to Accommodate Student Activities After the School Day Ends CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012.  The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have partnered to extend reduced CTA fares for CPS students by an additional 30 minutes each day[Read More…]