CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2017. Registration for fall 2017 is open at Prairie State College (PSC). Credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 21. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that begin throughout the fall. Both credit and non-credit courses are listed in the fall class schedule, available on[Read More…]
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Ahead of Father’s Day, UNICEF Cites Critical Role Fathers Play in Early Childhood Learning
A physiotherapist from Lira, Uganda, plays with his 22-month-old son outside their residence at a hospital compound in Napak, Karamoja, eastern Uganda. Photo: UNICEF/Ose NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2017 – A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce New Funding for Public Indoor Track Facility at Gately Park
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District leadership announced today new funding to support the construction of the indoor track facility at Gately Park, located at 744 E 103rd St. The Gately Indoor Track & Field Facility will enhance recreational opportunities in Chicago’s Pullman and Roseland communities[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Intervention to Protect the Rights of Students in U.S. Department of Education Lawsuit
Attorneys General Defend Protections for Students Victimized by For-Profit Schools Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit to prevent critical student protections from being dismantled. The case – California Association of Private[Read More…]
District 163 Cites Students At Special Awards Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 students were recognized at the conclusion of the school year for their academic achievements and talents during the District’s Special Awards ceremony. The categories and the students included: Straight A’s Morgan Bean Noah Burks Andrew Coleman Michelle Espejo Heaven Jones Jeirmyri Liddell[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Graduates 206 Students
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights, Illinois graduated 206 students on May 22 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Students from the class of 2017 will attend 102 colleges across 23 states and the District of Columbia in the fall. The Marian Catholic class of 2017 as a[Read More…]
Mother and Son Graduate Together at South Suburban College High School Equivalency Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s President Ali Malekzadeh Signs Letter of Support for Paris Climate Accord
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017 Roosevelt University recognizes our responsibility to the environment. Despite President Trump’s withdrawal last week of the U.S. from the Paris Agreements, we reaffirm our commitment to national and global cooperation for a sustainable future. Today I joined nearly 200 presidents of colleges and universities – and over a[Read More…]
Spartans (24-15) Foiled By St. Viator in 3A State Title Contest
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After Marian Catholic had rallied from an 8-1 deficit with a thrilling seven-run sixth inning, Saint Viator pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh inning Saturday to hand Marian a 10-8 setback in the IHSA Class 3A state title contest at Joliet Slammers Stadium. Sophomore Jordan[Read More…]
Spartans (24-14) Edge Champaign Central for Title-Game Berth
This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on the date of publication with the confirmed name of the title challenger. Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After belting his second double of the game off the left-field wall in the seventh inning, Christian Beal swiped third base and raced home when the ball got[Read More…]
