Local

Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.

Archaeologists Find Layers of Bodies Buried in Burr Oak Cemetery

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011— Bodies were dumped in an unused corner of Burr Oak Cemetery in far greater numbers than a 2009 criminal investigation originally found, according to an archaeologists’ report recently delivered to the office of Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart. “Human remains and associated materials are buried deeply[Read More…]

Songs from ‘Glee’ Highlight GSU Summer Theatre Camp

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Young singers and dancers will have a “Glee”-ful experience at this summer’s Jukebox Musical Theatre Camp at Governors State University. Local school-age children will learn and perform songs from the hit TV show “Glee” during the four-day camp, from June 20 to 24, at GSU. The camp[Read More…]

Substitute Teacher Academy at GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–  To help develop successful substitute teachers, Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced[Read More…]

Sertoma Centre, Inc. Opens New Division in Matteson

The private therapy rooms at the Redwood Counseling and Wellness Centre offer clients an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An open house was held on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2011 at 4331 West Lincoln Highway, Suite A, in Matteson, Illinois to introduce Redwood Counseling and Wellness Centre[Read More…]

All Student Art Exhibit at GSU

“Untitled” is an acrylic print on wood panel by Tim Vitek of LaGrange Park, Illinois (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Art Forum, the Governors State University art student organization, and the GSU Visual Arts Gallery are hosting the annual All Student Exhibition, from March 30, to April 15. A reception[Read More…]

Meet Rich East’s Finest: Elyse Harrington

Meet Elyse Harrington. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased once again to present our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Elyse Harrington, a life-long, 18-year resident of Park Forest who enjoys AP Psychology and involves herself in a number of activities: Drama[Read More…]

PSC’s Hawkes Learning Software Boosting Grades; Program Offers Students Interactive Way To Learn Math

PSC student Ariel Roberts is shown in the Hawkes Math Lab. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ariel Roberts said she used to struggle with math homework before taking courses equipped with Hawkes Learning Software at Prairie State College. Roberts, of Chicago Heights, is enrolled in her second Hawkes course, which[Read More…]

Non-Traditional Pathways Workshop for High School Girls

  Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Law enforcement, fire science, information technology, and industrial technology offer excellent career opportunities, and now more than 125 high school girls know these jobs and more are also options for them. Prairie State College (PSC) recently hosted a Non-traditional Pathways Workshop – NTP2 – designed for high school females[Read More…]

Most read stories this week

Take a Survey

ARCHIVES