Prairie State College names new minority affairs chief
The Prairie State College board chose Jorge Nieves as director of minority affairs at a Wednesday workshop. Nieves replaces Ruben Ballerin and brings experience from NIU CHANCE program and UW Whitewater. He has held roles at UIC and Governors State, earning degrees in business and education. The meeting also approved a new associate in general studies, extended tuition free credit hours for some graduates, aid for graduates failing state licensing, and two property tax abatements for Morgan Marshall Industries and La Pergola Restaurant.
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Nieves
Northern Illinois University
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College of Business
College of Education
University of Illinois-Chicago
College _— of Education
Nation of Tomorrow
Morgan Marshall Industries, Inc
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Chicago Heights
la Pergola
Dixie Highway
Prairie State College teacher wins statewide award
Mary Ann Kubiak, associate professor and coordinator of the Mental Health program at Prairie State College, received the Outstanding Community College Faculty Member Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. She was among 35 Illinois instructors honored, cited for classroom effectiveness and community involvement.
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Illinois Community College Trustees Association
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Prairie State College
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PSC
Mary Ann
E. Timothy Lightfield
Illinois Secretary of State closes offices for election and Veterans Day
All Secretary of State offices and facilities in Illinois will be closed on November 8 for general election day and Veterans Day with Ford City facility open daily. Offices reopen November 9, while Driver Services in certain counties close November 11 and resume November 12 or 14 depending on location.
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Secretary of State
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Consistent home study plan from educator Charles J Shields
Charles J Shields outlines a practical approach to homework. He urges a dedicated well lit study space equipped with tools, a fixed daily homework time, and parent support that avoids disrupting routines. Emphasizing autonomy, praise, and consistent consequences, he advises teacher involvement for accountability and ongoing communication.
Will County Safety Checks Ahead This Weekend
Will County motorists face weekend vehicle safety checks by the sheriff’s office at an undisclosed location. Drivers must stop at the first checkpoint sign and may not reverse to avoid it. Sheriff Thomas Fitzgerald urges safe driving and designating a driver for holiday gatherings with alcohol.
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Will County Sheriffs Police
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Thomas Fitzgerald
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