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2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Education

Scripps national spelling bee ends in 8-way tie

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (UPI) -- The dictionary was bested Thursday when eight spellers were named co-champions of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee, the organization said. The eight champions spelled their way through 20 rounds over Bee Week that began Monday, beating out 554 other contestants ranging in age from 7 to 15 throughout the United States and other territories for the coveted title of spelling bee champion. The eight champions spelled the final 47 words correctly and went five […]

todayMay 31, 2019 16

Illinois college admissions Jeff Keicher

Education

House rejects ‘ban-the-box’ college admissions bill

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- The Illinois House rejected a "ban-the-box" bill that opponents said could make college campuses more dangerous. The measure would have prohibited any college or university in the state from asking about or considering an applicant’s criminal history during the admissions process. State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) represents the 70th District, which includes Northern Illinois University. “When … we are going to have 17- and 18-year old children gone from home for the first time in their […]

todayApril 18, 2019 18

Hinsdale

Chicagoland Region

Police report: Hinsdale District 86 board member threatens relative of business owner over “Vote No” referendum signs

DARIEN (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Hinsdale Township High School district vice president may be facing legal action following harassment of a local business owner's relative over signs placed in his yard. The relative, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation and repercussions against the family and business, recalled the incident on social media. The official in question is Kevin Camden, the district's current vice president, who harassed the anonymous individual over signs placed on his property, citing opposition to a […]

todayApril 1, 2019 8

public administration

Business & Lifestyle

The advantages of studying for a new career opportunity as a public administrator

Everyone wants to have the best career. No one would want to be stuck in a job where they don’t see themselves learning and growing. If you’re in this kind of situation, a new career might be appropriate for you. Changing careers might be challenging at first but doing so can also provide a lot of benefits for your personal and professional growth. Studying as a public administrator from a good school, such as Norwich University, can be very advantageous […]

todayMarch 26, 2019 14

farming agriculture career

Business & Lifestyle

Five reasons to consider a career in agriculture

Agriculture is still one of America's primary industries, especially in the American heartland. If you considering your next career move, or have designs on starting your own business, then a career in agriculture could be the logical next step for you. Having a love of the great outdoors and a passion for the environment would be added bonuses. Agriculture is an entire industry is not simple, as there is more to it than leasing or purchasing plots of land, planting […]

todayMarch 25, 2019 27

college

Business & Lifestyle

With student loan debt loads increasing, college degrees are losing popularity

As you walk into your graduation ceremony, you feel an overwhelming sense of pride. You’ve done it: the diploma is in your hands after 3 or 4 years of commitment to intense studying, living alone and doing everything that you can in order to graduate. The feeling of such an accomplishment you possess, it would take someone with an agenda to pull that diploma from your cold dead hands. However, is that effort still as important compared to two decades ago, […]

todayFebruary 26, 2019 5

SoFi

Business & Lifestyle

Student loan servicer SoFi settles charges with FTC, agrees to end false claims about loan refinance savings

Online student loan refinancer SoFi has agreed to stop misrepresenting how much money student loan borrowers have saved or will save from refinancing their loans with the company, in order to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceptively advertised inflated figures for more than two years. In a complaint against Social Finance, Inc. and subsidiary SoFi Lending Corp., the FTC alleged that since at least April 2016, they made prominent false statements about loan refinancing savings in television, print, […]

todayJanuary 21, 2019 5

college test prep scams

Business & Lifestyle

College test prep scams are happening

Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT tests. They call or email you, asking for credit card numbers so they can send PSAT prep materials that the student has supposedly requested. Often the scammers have the student’s name, address and phone number – making them seem more believable. Except your student didn’t ask for materials, […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 3

family

Business & Lifestyle

Reasons to seek support from a family lawyer

Our families are a major part of our day to day lives. Our entire lifestyle tends to revolve around them, their wants and their needs. It’s important to remember that there are laws and rules in place that can help you to give your family the best quality of life possible without facing unjust difficulties along the way. If you do find that you are facing problems with providing your family (little ones in particular) with what they are entitled […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 3

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