The Marian Band performs its Grand Nationals show for the student body Friday in Spartan Stadium. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band captured fourth place in the Bands of America Regional Championship Saturday in Indianapolis. The band took first place in the State of[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most community colleges are faced with a growing numbers of students that are not ready for college-level math. Many of these students possess poor study habits and give up too easily when learning. At Prairie State College (PSC), professors are committed to student learning and success. This[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ed Schaffer was recently hired as the director of physical education and athletics at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position Schaffer will provide leadership in planning, administering, and directing the College’s physical education, intramural, recreation, and intercollegiate athletics programs. He will also take part in[Read More…]

The Marian Speech team captured third place at the Homewood-Flossmoor Tournament last weekend. Some members include: Katie Reichart (Lansing), Jonathan Williamsen (Steger), Sean O Sullivan (Munster), Brittany Spanos (Sauk Village), Ashley Smith (Olympia Fields) and Colleen Daw (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Four individual champions highlight season opener Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sparked[Read More…]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5 – Poor graduation rates in Palm Beach County, Florida demonstrate a failure by state officials to ensure that all students receive a high quality education as mandated by the Florida Constitution, according to a class action lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union[Read More…]

Madison, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009 -1:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Hello, Madison!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please, have a seat.  Have a seat. It is good to see all of you.  Good to be back in Madison.  I want to first of all just[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. “America will not succeed in the 21st century unless we do a far better job of educating our sons and daughters… And the race starts today.  I am issuing a challenge to our nation’s governors and school boards, principals and teachers, businesses and non-profits, parents and[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named four new members to the Chicago State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, which oversees the management and operations of the higher educational institution. “Chicago State University is committed to academic excellence and strives to provide students with an outstanding educational and life[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for spring 2010 classes at Prairie State College (PSC) is underway. Hundreds of classes are available including art, biology, business, communications, computers, English, geography, graphic design, health and fitness, mathematics, music, photography, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and more. To accommodate busy schedules, classes are offered days, evenings,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Social Work Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the university’s Hall of Honors. The MSW program director will be[Read More…]