WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010.  Today the Center for American Progress hosted Dr. Jill Biden and education experts from around the country for an informative and compelling conference on the importance of postsecondary education as a key player in reviving economic opportunity for workers and national competitiveness for the United States. [Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010.  U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris today announced that he has sponsored a Senate resolution to congratulate Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. For decades, the Feinberg School has been at the forefront of the[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2010.  Sunday, January 31, is the final day to make good on New Year’s resolutions to start saving for college by locking in January’s discount prices with the College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program. Prices will increase Monday, February 1, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ben Gilbert and Steve Winding were sworn in as police offices joining the Prairie State College police force. Shown here from left to right: J.R. Dempsey, vice president of finance and administration; Norman Martin, director, campus and public safety/chief of police; police officers Ben Gilbert[Read More…]

The 2009 docent class enjoys their orientation tour of the park in May. (l-r: Jacqueline Lewis, Flossmoor; Jane Castle, Crete; Peggy Brown, Matteson; Dennis Condon, Park Forest; Leona Calvin, Flossmoor; Susan Calabrese, Homewood; Colleen Newquist, Park Forest. (Not Pictured: Joyce Horath, Beecher; Pat Muehring, Crete) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Volunteer docents[Read More…]

Award Dinner and Ceremony set for February 18, 2010 at Olympia Fields Country Club Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The high standards and rich tradition of Marian Catholic High School will be unmistakable at the 2010 Hall of Fame Dinner as four torchbearers of the school’s motto, “Teaching Scholars with a Soul,”[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, the school says rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized[Read More…]

LeRoy Sims (left) and chess Grandmaster Len Weber match wits Saturday at Dining on the Green. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Doug Glanville, former outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, will play a double header at Governors State University on February 5 and 6. GSU will[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– If starting college classes in January is not an option, consider enrolling in Prairie State College’s (PSC) Late Start Courses. PSC’s Late Start classes begin the week of February 12. Courses run for 12 weeks instead of the usual 16 weeks. To compensate for their abbreviated schedule,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Calling all teachers and teaching assistants. The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for educators. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in schools are invited to attend. Potential employers will be on hand from both public[Read More…]