Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you have a money-saving idea for the state of Illinois? According to an email from the governor’s office, the state is ready to pay you anywhere from $50 to $5000 for the right idea to help the state save money. No kidding. This just in today from[Read More…]
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South Suburban Earth Science Club Holds Holiday Pot Luck
Sally Czachura’s gift exchange choice was a large piece of green calcite. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC) met Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Members and guests enjoyed the annual Holiday Potluck Dinner, gift exchange and social time. The[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Education Employment/Internship Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment fair for people interested in jobs and internship opportunities in education and related fields Current students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend. Potential employers are also invited to register as participants. This[Read More…]
Illinois School Students To Regional Science Fair
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Following the Science Fair at Illinois School in Park Forest, three Illinois School students will progress to the Regional Science Fair on March 12 at Unity Junior High in Cicero. The students include seventh grader Jordan Lampkin and eighth graders Jordan Talley and Daniel Evans Jr.
4th Grade Student Is District 162 Spelling Bee Champ
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Arcadia School fourth grade student Noor Baig was the first place winner in the Matteson School District 162 Spelling Bee. Noor will progress to the regional Spelling Bee where she will represent District 162. Sean Robinson, a sixth grade student at Sauk School, was the second place winner.[Read More…]
SD 163 To Offer Free Adult Technology Classes
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will offer free Adult Technology Literacy classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 through March 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson St., Park Forest, for residents of the District. Classes include Microsoft Word[Read More…]
ITC Presents ‘Intimate Apparel’
The Illinois Theatre Center presents Intimate Apparel. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Opening January 28 and running to February 13, the Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will present the drama INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage. Ms. Nottage won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play RUINED. Last[Read More…]
Huth Students Progress To Regional Science Fair
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Huth Middle School in Matteson School District 162 recently announced the students who progressed to the Regional Science Fair following the school’s Science Fair. The students include eighth graders Raven Jackson, Alise Morrow, Alex Stutts/Nick Thomas, Aryanna Garrott, Sophia Lam, Francesca Robinson, Jaya Thomas, Julian Goods, Tiffany Montgomery,[Read More…]
IL Appellate Court Strikes Down State’s $31 Billion Capital Construction Program
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2011. The Illinois 1st District Appellate Court unanimously decided today to strike down the state’s $31 billion construction program. The Court opined that the expansion of Public Act 96-34 violated the Illinois Constitution’s prohibition on bills that deal with more than one subject. Justice Patrick J. Quinn[Read More…]
Bankruptcy Filings are Up, Yet America is Reducing its Debt
Anaheim, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) 1 in every 150 people filed for bankruptcy in 2010. Nationwide that equates to a figure of 6600 filings per million individual. Filings in general were up 9% on 2009. The highest bankruptcy filings are concentrated in the Southwest. Nevada based on population has more than twice[Read More…]
