Prairie State College (PSC) will host Humanities Day on Wednesday, April 22, at its main campus, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, bringing together students, faculty and community members for a day of creativity, expression and engagement across the arts and humanities. The event is free and open to[Read More…]
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DeJong reflects on service with Homewood Fire Department, looks forward to next role
Retiring Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong reflected recently on his career with Homewood Fire Department, which he served for more than 25 years. DeJong joined the Homewood Fire Department on Nov. 27, 2000, as a firefighter and paramedic. He took part in the department’s dive and rescue and hazardous materials[Read More…]
Homewood announces retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong
The Village of Homewood has announced the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong, marking the end of a distinguished career in fire service spanning more than two decades. DeJong will transition into his next chapter of service as Administrative Section Chief for MABAS Illinois. DeJong was hired by the[Read More…]
H-F agreement with Prairie State College will allow students to take college courses
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is expanding its dual credit program with Prairie State College that allows qualified H-F students to take up to six courses for college credit. At the Feb. 17 District 233 meeting, Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the test program is being expanded next school year with more offerings.[Read More…]
PSC marks Dia de los Muertos with free events
Prairie State College invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos with free events Oct. 20, 21 and 23 that honor Hispanic cultural traditions on the PSC campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Residents are invited to reserve a table to create and personalize a remembrance[Read More…]
Prairie State College selects new VP of student affairs
Anita Moore-Bohannon is the new vice president of student affairs at Prairie State College. She was selected after a highly competitive search. Moore-Bohannon brings more than 25 years of experience in education, including two decades in higher education leadership. An Alabama native, she is a first-generation college graduate. A spokesman[Read More…]
Activists, public servants participate in gun violence conference at Prairie State
Social workers, nonprofit organization members, community activists, politicians and public servants from the South Suburbs and the South Side of Chicago spoke about gun violence at Prairie State College’s Conference Center on Tuesday, June 17. The conference was From Violence to Action: Building Safer Communities Together. Speakers shared their personal experiences[Read More…]
Prairie State College to host violence prevention summit on June 17
Prairie State College will host a day of healing, hope and action at its upcoming Violence Prevention Summit on Tuesday, June 17. The summit reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to change and a future free from violence. The event will feature panels, breakout sessions, and community voices from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
H-F board considers partnering with PSC for Early College Credit program
The District 233 school board is considering instituting a new program offering 15 Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors the chance to attend Prairie State College and earn up to 30 college credits while fulfilling their high school requirements. Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, said the program is meant to give students[Read More…]
PSC Foundation golf classic is June 5
The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting its 30th Annual Scholarship Classic Golf Outing on Monday, June 5, at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit student scholarships at PSC. For those not into golf, the foundation invites guests to the evening cocktail hour.[Read More…]
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