Public input solicited on school district efficiency recommendations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. The Classrooms First Commission is seeking public input on a set of draft recommendations approved Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing[Read More…]
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Lt. Governor Simon to Release Road Map to Streamlined School Districts
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16. 2012. The Classrooms First Commission is expected to release a set of draft recommendations Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing services, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said today. No districts would[Read More…]
Laura Banya, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Laura Banya. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
Aon to Take Leadership Role in College to Careers as Key Part of 750 Jobs Company is Creating in Chicago
Long-Term Philanthropic and Lease Commitments to Chicago Also in Place CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012. Aon plc (NYSE:AON) announced today that it will actively participate in the College to Careers program lead by City Colleges of Chicago as part of the 750 jobs the company is creating in Chicago. Aon said that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Three Illinois Schools Nominated for National ‘Green Ribbon’ Award
Proclaims April “Earth Month” in Illinois at 4th Annual Go Green Schools Symposium CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that three Illinois public schools were nominated for a new U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award program that recognizes exemplary achievement in environmental impact, student and staff[Read More…]
SunTimes: Marian Catholic’s hard-throwing Brett Lilek is state’s top prospect
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The next, best, greatest major league pitcher is only a few heartbeats away. Or so it seems, South Suburbs. Meet Brett Lilek of Marian Catholic. From the Chicago Sun Times: ‘‘It’s not always about striking everybody out,’’ Lilek said. ‘‘It’s about knowing what pitches to throw in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce 7-Hour Day for Elementary Students
After Input from Parents and Teachers, Elementary Schools Adopt 7 Hour Day Next Year CHICAGO–(ENWESPF)–April 10, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jean-Claude Brizard today announced that elementary schools will adopt a 7-hour day next year and high schools will adopt a 7 1/2-hour day as[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce Chicago High School for the Arts to Relocate Into Malcolm X College in 2015
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced the current site of Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren, will house the Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) as part of its transformation into an eclectic, multi-purpose arts center after the college moves into its new facility in 2015.[Read More…]
Nobel Peace Prize Winners to Bring Message of Human Rights and Peace to 17 Chicago Public Schools
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton announces students from conflict regions to visit U.S., participate in 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012. The Chicago World Summit Host Committee today announced that Nobel Peace Laureates will kick off the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates by visiting[Read More…]
Warren Mills IV, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Warren Mills IV. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
