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PSC Fall Classes Begin August 24; Register Today

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers flexible scheduling with classes available days, evenings, weekends, and online. Busy individuals still have time to plan a schedule to fit their needs; classes begin August 24. New students must register in person by visiting the Counseling and Academic Advising Center, Monday[Read More…]

GSU Seeks Public Comment for Accreditation Review

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In November, Governors State University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. GSU has been accredited by the Commission since 1975. The team will review the university’s ongoing ability to meet[Read More…]

ISAC Launches Illinois Student Assistance Corps

Palos Heights, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced the formation of the Illinois Student Assistance Corps, consisting of over 60 near-peer mentors that will march in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade on Saturday morning before being deployed throughout the state. “Against a landscape of recession, unemployment,[Read More…]

Ignoring Polling, Wash. Post Redefines ‘Center’ As Excluding Public Plan

News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Washington Post described an “emerging” bipartisan health care reform bill that would “abandon the government insurance option that President Obama is seeking” as a “move toward” the “center,” but in fact, several recent polls show that a majority of Americans support a public plan option.[Read More…]

Essay by Dr. Jill Biden in Forbes Re: Community Colleges

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009. Every year around this time, I am struck by the growing number of college rankings available to prospective college students. While these reports can be helpful, many of them fail to include an option that nearly half of all U.S. undergraduate students choose to pursue–and one.[Read More…]

Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August, 6, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates Units: About 31,500 (100,000 units[Read More…]

Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Jump ‘n Jive™ Doorway Jumpers Units: About 2,400 Manufacturer: Graco[Read More…]

Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Circo Booster Seats Units: About 43,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis,[Read More…]

Help Support Park Forest Baseball by Grocery Shopping

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball will be participating in the Shop and Share program at Illinois Jewel/Osco stores to raise funds for the program. Beginning Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 10, anyone who shops at Jewel/Osco stores can turn in the league’s coupon and PFBB will receive a[Read More…]

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