University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 4, 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…]
Schools
Marian Honors 83 for Academic Perfection
Nearly all of the 83 Marian Catholic students honored at the Academic Breakfast are pictured. The complete list of names by class follows. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School honored 83 sophomores, juniors and seniors at its annual Academic Breakfast in April. Students honored have earned a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at University of Michigan Spring Commencement
Ann Arbor, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2010 – 11:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Laughter.) It is great to be here in the Big House — (applause) — and[Read More…]
Top 3 Finalists Announced for Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The White House and the Department of Education announced today the top three finalists of the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The top three finalists, in no particular order are: Clark Montessori Jr. & Sr. High School in Cincinnati, OH Kalamazoo Central[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Charter Schools Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education. Ideas developed and tested by charter schools have unlocked potential in students of every background and are driving reform throughout many school[Read More…]
Durbin Announces a Nearly $1 Million FEMA Grant for Fire Prevention and Safety Research at University of Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $999,801 grant to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for fire prevention and safety research. “Our[Read More…]
IL High Schools To Host ‘Decision Day 2010’ Events
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. At eight high schools in five cities throughout the state, students and faculty will be participating in Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC) “Decision Day” festivities over the next month. The events honor graduating high school seniors and their decision to continue their education. Through a partnership between[Read More…]
5,000 Eligible Students Denied MAP As Of April 22 Due To Lack of Funds
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced that it has received 5,074 eligible Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant applications in the four days since the agency began denying eligible applicants due to lack of funds; award announcements were suspended starting Monday, April 19. Students who were eligible[Read More…]
Statewide Nursing Honor Society Modeled After PSC Program
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) founded the first nursing honor society for community colleges, and now others are following in the college’s footsteps. The Illinois Organization of Associate Degree Nursing has established a statewide honor society modeled after the PSC Nursing Honorary Society. This is the first statewide[Read More…]
Earth Day at Prairie State
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College Brandon Wood, of Homewood,(left) and Vince Truise, of Sauk Village, (center) work on their wind turbine with Professor Lee Anne Burrough (right) as part of the college’s Earth Day events. (Photo supplied)
