WEST VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010. The roof of the Upper Big Branch Mine collapsed at approximately 4:30 p.m. (local time) today. State officials have confirmed that 6 miners are dead and 21 people unaccounted for. Twenty-one people were hurt in the blast. Raleigh County officials said that at least 20 ambulances[Read More…]
Day: April 5, 2010
Governors State Receives $7.1 Million Department of Education Grant
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University, with the assistance of a $7.1 million federal education grant, will expand and refine teaching programs designed to raise student achievement and improve instruction in nine high-need Chicago Southland school districts. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan last week announced the award of new[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet April 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will meet Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m., Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood , Park Forest, IL. The SSESC is dedicated to promoting and education ones on the study of earth sciences which includes: minerals, archaeology, lapidary arts and processes, fossil collecting,[Read More…]
Early Head Start at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center at Governors State University will offer Early Head Start, a free, comprehensive program for low-income families, beginning in June 2010. The Early Head Start program at GSU provides specialized support services to qualified pregnant mothers and children, up to their third birthday, who[Read More…]
PSC to Host Job Fair on April 20
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Recent graduates seeking their first position or experienced professionals searching for a new opportunity can network and explore job opportunities at the Prairie State College (PSC) Spring Job Fair. The job fair will be held on Tuesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Releases 2009-10 Third-Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School announced its 2009-10 Third-Quarter Honor Roll. Many students, in addition to their studies, participate in athletics, fine arts, service projects, and student government, the school reports. Students receiving honors follow, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest: Eric Ayala, Lauren Banks, Lauren[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Medicare Changes in National Health Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance today released the latest in a series of fact sheets informing Illinoisans about the recently enacted national health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“the Act”). In addition to reforming the State’s private insurance market, the Act will provide[Read More…]
GSU Table Tennis Team to Compete Nationally
From left to right: Liuzhen Zheng, team coach Dr. T.J. Wang, Yi Chen, Xiaoke Yi, Wnyi Liang, and Xini Zhang. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s first intercollegiate sports team is headed for national competition. The GSU Women’s Table Tennis team has been invited to compete in the[Read More…]
IRC to Assist Haitian Parents and Baby Jenny After They Reunite in Miami
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–05 Apr 2010 – The International Rescue Committee will be providing help, hope and a new home for Nadine Devilme, Junior Alexis and their infant daughter Jenny, after the family, separated during the devastating January 12 earthquake in Haiti, reunites today in Miami. The baby girl was two months old[Read More…]
League of Women Voters to Present Program on Cook County Finances
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sunday April 11 at 3 p.m., the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will present a program on Cook County Finances. Members and the public are invited to learn about the results of a study that was held on deciphering Cook County government, particularly[Read More…]
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