Firefighter/Paramedic Edward (right) was named Park Forest Firefighter of the Year. Story here. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-February 21, 2011. The Village of Park Forest will be hosting the Park Forest Chess Challenge Tournament on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. You can find additional[Read More…]
Day: February 20, 2011
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Telisa Fears
Telisa Fears is a 10 year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Telisa Fears, a 10-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? English. Long-term goals? Doctorate, writer,[Read More…]
Indiana School Releases 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Indiana School in Matteson School District 162 and located in Park Forest recently released its second quarter honor roll. Straight A 4th gradeIndya GettingsNigea JonesKarl PolkChristopher RappKeara Shannon 5th gradeDevion CochranRae DanielAlana GreyerPreston JonesJacqueline MaldonadoLoren PriceMoriah SouthallTaylor Whitehead 6th gradeMaya CarrellChioma IloegbunamBrelynn LoweryAdam MilneEvelyn PowellJacob Washington High Honor[Read More…]
IEF Invites PSC Students to Apply for Scholarships
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All incoming, current, or returning Prairie State College (PSC) students are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Education Foundation (IEF) 2011-2012 Signature Scholarship Program. Students selected as IEF Scholars benefit from financial assistance, academic support, and professional development opportunities. Students also work with a mentor, a dedicated[Read More…]
Master of Arts Program Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Governors State University College of Education will host information sessions for certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Reading in an on-campus graduate cohort program beginning in Fall 2011. An optional Bilingual/English Second Language endorsement also will be offered. For convenience, two information[Read More…]
Sen. Mark Kirk Is Getting Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, Paid For By Taxpayers
Illinois-(ENEWSPF)- That’s the story, folks. Will Mark Kirk, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, ditch his Blue Cross Blue/Shield health care, paid for by the tax payers of the United States of America? Will Mark Kirk, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk from the land of Lincoln, demonstrate his solidarity with United States taxpayers,[Read More…]
Is Borders Fleeing The South For Whiter Shores?
The shadows are long as the sun sets Saturday over Borders Books in Matteson, IL. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update: Monday, Feb. 21, 10:41 a.m. with information from Borders Corporate office. Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The sun is setting over Borders in Matteson. And we have to ask, "Why?" We want the store[Read More…]
Death Notice: Mike Borders
Michael Borders, 47 of Steger passed away on Thursday morning, February 17, 2011. He was born on September 10, 1963 in Chicago Heights; a son of Wayne and Joann Borders. Family members include his wife: Elizabeth “Beth” Borders, his mother: Joann Borders Frank, his mother-in-law: Patricia Artrip, his brothers: Larry[Read More…]