SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2009. Paying for future college tuition and fees through the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program will never be more affordable than it is right now, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). That’s because there are only 10 days left until December prices kick in.[Read More…]
Schools
Remarks by The First Lady at Hollin Meadows School Visit
Alexandria, VA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you so much, Principal Gates, for everyone here. I’m not going to talk long because I’m really here to listen and learn. You know, we know the statistics, we know that the school lunch and nutrition program is a major part of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Open House Slated for Dec. 6
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School will open its doors to prospective students and families with its annual Open House on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature tours, displays and plenty of informational literature to familiarize families with the quality, college preparatory[Read More…]
Six Community Events will Highlight Teen REACH Stop the Violence Summit Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Teen REACH (Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring and Hope) program announces its first annual statewide Stop the Violence Summit Day, on Thursday, November 19. Stop the Violence Summit Day will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Chicago, McHenry,[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Healthcare Career Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for healthcare workers. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in the field of healthcare are invited to attend. More than 35 potential employers will be present. Fields represented will[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces First Quarter 2009-2010 Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School announced its Honor Roll for the First 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[Read More…]
Marian Band Earns 3rd Place Overall at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
The Marian Band performs its Grand Nationals show for the student body recently in Spartan Stadium. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Spartan Band first in Class AA, wins all three AA captions Updated November 15, 2009 at 7:40 p.m. Indianapolis, IN–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools[Read More…]
PSC Board of Trustees Selects Brunetta Hill-Corley to Fill Interim Position
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees has selected Brunetta Hill-Corley as interim trustee to fill the opening created with the retirement of John Marks from the Board of Trustees. Hill-Corley will serve until the next PSC election in 2011. The selection was made during a[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Opens Race to the Top Competition
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today released the final application for more than $4 billion from the Race to the Top Fund, which will reward states that have raised student performance in the past and have the capacity to accelerate achievement gains with innovative reforms.[Read More…]
ISAC to Illinois Students: ‘We’re Here For You’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it still has $66 million available to make low-interest, federally-secured student loans to Illinois students through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) for the 2009-10 academic year, emphasizing its commitment to making college accessible and affordable for Illinois students.[Read More…]
