Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College’s (PSC) Forensics Team continued its hot streak at the 2011 Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association State Tournament on March 4 and 5 at Northern Illinois University, with team members earning accolades in five different categories. Nadia Crawley, of Lynwood, competed against opponents from four-year institutions[Read More…]
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Meet Rich East’s Finest: Heather Klain
Heather Klain. (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 Heather Klain, a 9-year resident of Park Forest who loves her Independent Studies/Psychology and World History Honors. She has been accepted at at[Read More…]
GSU Sculpture Park Artist Awarded National Medal of Arts
Sculptor Mark di Suvero receives the 2010 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama at an East Room ceremony at the White House on March 2, 2011. Managed by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Physical Therapy Program Open House
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an open house for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) degree programs on Tuesday, April 7, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., in room D34000 on the[Read More…]
Earthquake in Japan and Pacific Tsunami: How You Can Help
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. On Friday, March 11 an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated parts of northern Japan. Initial reports indicate that over 1,000 people have lost their lives. Millions of people have been affected by the disaster. InterAction member organizations have strong partnerships with civil society groups in Japan who[Read More…]
Local Clubs and Organizations Turn Out To Welcome New Residents
Park Forest Ambassador Les Moore (left) helps fill plates at Friday’s new resident event. Director of Community Relations is center, and Ambassador Toni Cox is to her right. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest held a welcome event for new residents at the Holiday Star[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 14, 2011
Youth Commission Chairperson Dianne Hill (right, gold coat) welcomes Virginia Soto (left) and Jorge Martinez at a new resident event Friday at the Holiday Star Theater in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-March 14, 2011. Saturday, March 19 is the last date to register to for the[Read More…]
’39 Steps’ Celebration at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting a thrilling and funny celebration of the Alfred Hitchcock film, "The 39 Steps." Key to the festivities is the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit play, "Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps," at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for one night[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Captures First Place in Mock Trial Competition
Marian Catholic Mock Trial Team Members are, seated, Gabriela Valedon of Flossmoor, Gabrielle Young of Hazel Crest, Daryl Pugh of Matteson, Julian Chavolla of Sauk Village, Steven Jackson of Richton Park, and Mary Helen “Melen” Skurka of Lowell, Ind. Standing is Dr. Shirley Morris, Vice Principal of Academics, Trevor Woolfolk[Read More…]
Learn To Make A Plaster Cast With ME4E
Learn to make a plaster cast. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Find out who has been visiting your home by the signs they leave behind. Make a plaster cast of a wild neighbor’s track and play a unique bingo game while it dries. We will take a hike into the[Read More…]
