CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. As part of his agenda to ensure every child receives a quality education, Governor Pat Quinn Saturday signed reform legislation to improve school facility planning and increase transparency and accountability in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Senate Bill 630 requires CPS to create a 10-year master facility plan[Read More…]

Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (Dem. 2nd, Ill.) will speak on “The State of Race Relations Today” at a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Prairie State College. A question-and-answer session will follow, according to a statement[Read More…]

SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011.  Sierra magazine announces the fifth annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to the efforts of U.S. colleges that help solve climate issues and operate sustainably. The cover feature spotlights the schools that are making a difference for the planet, from UC Irvine’s energy-efficiency[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School released the 4th quarter honor roll for the 2010-11 school year. With the 2011-12 school year just about to begin, eNews Park Forest congratulates these scholars and hopes this list will inspire others to reach for the gold in the new school year.[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 23, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]

MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today furthered his goal of making education accessible and affordable for all Illinois students by signing legislation to reform how Illinois funds colleges and universities. House Bill 1503 will create performance standards for higher education institutions to increase accountability and improve student outcomes. “When[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed Alexi Giannoulias to serve as chairman of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as it works to increase graduation rates at the state’s community colleges and advance Illinois’ competitive edge in the global economy. Giannoulias will lead the non-paid, voluntary 11-member board,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will further Illinois’ leadership in the green industry. The new law will help ensure even stronger collaboration between the state and colleges and universities on sustainability issues. “The ‘green’ technology industry is one of the nation’s fastest-growing employment sectors. Our[Read More…]

Dr. Sandra Mayfield. (GSU) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Sandra Mayfield, Assistant Provost and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Governors State University, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 20011-2012 academic year. Dr. Mayfield is one of 50 Fellows named last month by the American Council on Education[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 9, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]