CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009.  Chicago students who struggle with violence in their communities would benefit if an amendment U.S. Senator Dick Durbin introduced yesterday to provide funding for youth violence prevention efforts is signed into law.  This funding, introduced as an amendment to the Commerce Justice and Science spending bill,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– High school students and their parents can visit with more than 100 representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the annual Illinois College Exposition College Fair hosted by Prairie State College (PSC). The college fair will be held on Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fossils, shells, and minerals, oh my! More than 10,000 items will be on display at the annual Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show hosted by Prairie State College (PSC) and the South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC). The show will be held on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday,[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) recently added three new pieces of art to the PSC Board of Trustees Student Art Collection. The collection was established in September 2008 and features student artwork hung in prominent places throughout campus. The new additions were chosen from the spring[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University recently recognized 96 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Spring/Summer 2009 trimester. “I’m extremely proud of our students,” said College of Health and Human Services Dean Linda Samson. “With[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. Nearly two weeks ago, this nation was shocked by a video showing scenes of such graphic violence that they have left an indelible mark in the mind of every American who has seen them. For the many Americans who live with the threat of violence every day,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009.  Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today joined with Chicago city officials to call for a national conversation on values to address youth violence in the wake of the fatal beating of a Chicago high school student. The announcement followed meetings with City officials,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn and Garrett Wolfe, Chicago Bears Running Back and a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, will team up today to stress the importance of after-school programs and their value to the community. The two will participate in an event showcasing teenagers who are benefiting[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]

Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s priorities for grants under the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund, which is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will support local[Read More…]