SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting his Friday, August 6 and running through Sunday, August 15, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding families to plan on shopping for the new clothes and school supplies their children need to get a good start at[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today announced the formation of the Early Learning Interagency Policy Board to improve the quality of early learning programs and outcomes for young children; increase the coordination of research, technical[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010.  On Sunday, August 15 at 4 p.m., Kingdom Church International, a non-denominational Christian Church, is sponsoring its 5th Annual ‘Waiting to Excel’ Rally and Backpack Give-Away at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest (corner of Lincoln Highway & Orchard Dr.) Backpacks[Read More…]

GSU Physical Therapy Student Kristy Ton (left) and William G. Boissonnault (right), PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second straight year, Governors State University students, all members of the Physical Therapy Student[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has announced its fourth doctoral program, the Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The new doctoral program was approved for accreditation in June by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Seven doctoral students will enter the program[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Race to the Top’ competition. “A top-notch education for all Illinois students is our number one priority, and we are in a great position[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help young people in Illinois participate in quality afterschool programs. The law creates the Afterschool Youth Development Act and the Illinois Youth Development Council to provide young people with access to afterschool activities. “Good afterschool programs[Read More…]

Cast members of GSU’s production of The Wedding Singer perform a high energy musical number for the show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A talented, youthful cast is putting the finishing touches on a high-voltage production of “The Wedding Singer,” this summer’s presentation by the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE)[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. At its June 14 meeting, the Higher Learning Commission board approved continued accreditation at GSU through 2020. The HLC is the regional accrediting organization in[Read More…]