State Rep. Al Riley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Update 2-6-10 2:37 p.m. Links corrected. Park Forest, IL.–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley will award eight individual one-year tuition waivers to students residing in the 38th District. Waivers are available for attendance at the University of Illinois (any campus), and any other Illinois public[Read More…]
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GSU College of Health and Human Services Announces Fall 2009 Dean’s List
University Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recently recognized 121 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Fall 2009 trimester. "Once again our students have shown just how truly dedicated and committed they are to their[Read More…]
Potpourri of Lectures Continues, ‘Have You Ever Wondered How All Those Paintings Got Into the Art Institute?’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Even though the Library will be closed for renovations this week, the Potpourri of Lectures series will be held at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. This week’s lecture is, “Have You Ever Wondered How All Those Paintings Got Into the Art Institute?” The lecture will be held at[Read More…]
Gen. Colin Powell Adds his Powerful Voice in Support of Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– The effort to repeal the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law received a monumental boost of support from General Colin Powell. The former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the 1990’s, who supported the laws passage back in 1993, changed his position in a statement sent[Read More…]
Step Back from 2010 Into a 1950s Valentines Day
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd in Park Forest, Illinois is decorated throughout February with vintage valentines and decorations. One room represents a classroom in the first school, Forest Boulevard School, which was set up in a row of townhomes. In February, the[Read More…]
Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad Program February 21
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois," will be the program of the Park Forest Historical Society on Sunday February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall. Dr. Larry A. McClellan, local historian, will present his research into evidence of Underground Railroad activity[Read More…]
Rich East Honor Roll for Second Quarter 2009-2010 School Year
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School announced honor roll for the second quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. GOLD HONOR ROLL {4.0 + } (seniors) Gabriel Stefan-Thomas Adams, Doris J. Arevalo, Katheryn E. Caldwell, Alexia B. Caulker, Christopher Cooper, Juanicia Priscilla[Read More…]
Is Your Baby Ready for College? Education for Infants at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center and the College of Education at Governors State University are sponsoring an enriching and educational playgroup experience for infants, ages six months to two years old, and their parents. The program includes activities for infants designed to enhance physical and mental development using[Read More…]
Chicago Far-South Suburban NAACP February Meeting: Survival – Are You Prepared?
Riverdale, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch will hold its FEBRUARY 2010 Membership Meeting on Thursday February 11, 2010 at the Thornton Township Senior Youth and Family Center, 14323 S. Halsted, Riverdale, IL from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. The theme of the meeting will be: SURVIVAL – are you prepared?[Read More…]
BBB Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. The Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return[Read More…]
