Even the guys get in the act with their “Car Wash” strut down the runway. Nate Coburn and Regis Banks exude cool for the guests at the Mothers Club Fashion Show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) “Rock the Red Carpet” this year’s theme Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic Mothers Club will present[Read More…]
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Reading Olympics At Beacon Hill
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Opening ceremonies that included the lighting of the Olympic torch kicked off Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s Beacon Hill Primary Center’s Reading Olympics. To connect reading with the real world and with the current events, Beacon Hill tied its 2010 reading challenge, Read Like A Champion,[Read More…]
District 163 Plans Adult Technology Literacy Classes
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will offer Adult Technology Literacy evening classes for the community during March, April and May. Coordinated by Stephanie Lloyd, Algonquin Primary Center principal, and Susan Hoffer, assistant to the IT manager and technology curriculum specialist, the classes focus on Microsoft Office[Read More…]
PSC Jazz Leadership Award Given to Thornridge High School Band Director
David Eanes and Valerie Nicholson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When the Prairie State College (PSC) music department needed music stands, he bought them. When 700 Chicago area students came to PSC for the Jazz Fest, he volunteered his time. When the Tall Arts Grass Association needed a board member,[Read More…]
PSC Seeks Nominations for Community Service Awards
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than 61 million people nationwide generously donate their time and talents to their communities. Prairie State College is seeking nominations for those volunteers living in the college’s district for two community services awards: one award to honor a community member and another to honor a PSC[Read More…]
Administration Seeks to Ease Debt Burden on College Students
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Mar. 1 – In response to historic student debt levels and high unemployment rates among young people, Vice President Joe Biden’s Task Force on the Middle Class unveiled a new report on Feb. 26 that recommends increasing college grant aid, making loan debt more manageable and investing in community colleges.[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Steps to Reduce Dropout Rate and Prepare Students for College and Careers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments [Read More…]
UN Rights Experts Urge Uganda to Redouble Efforts to Shelve Anti-Homosexuality Bill
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2010 – Two independent United Nations experts today urged the leaders and Government of Uganda to prevent an anti-homosexuality bill currently before Parliament from becoming law, stressing that it would be in breach of fundamental freedoms and human rights. “The bill would not only violate the fundamental[Read More…]
Richton Park Gives Prairie State College TIF Refund
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Richton Park recently presented Prairie State College (PSC) with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) refund check at the PSC Board of Trustees meeting on February 23, held off-site at the Village of Richton Park. Pictured from left to right are Mark Fazzini,[Read More…]
Community Classes Offered at Rich East High School on March 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be offering free community classes on Saturday, March 6. Among the class offerings are: linear algebra, computer science, reading, physical fitness, hands-on-cooking, chorus and personal finance. Participants can sign up for a single class or all three.[Read More…]
