Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest has a new Girl Scout Troop at Talala Elementary School. As part of the South Suburban Forest Trails Association, the new troop is off to a great start. Talala’s parents expressed interest in more after school activities for the students at the school. The Girl[Read More…]
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Street Sweeping Truck Accidentally Crushes Park Forest Man
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: A Park Forest man was accidentally crushed to death in the compressor of a street sweeping truck in Chicago while he apparently was repairing it, officials said Wednesday. Police responded at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday to 1015 W. Pershing Road, where a 37-year-old mechanic for[Read More…]
PSC to Host Family Halloween Party
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and more at Prairie State College (PSC). The 13th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Nationally Award Winning Poets to Appear at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two nationally recognized poets will share their poetry with Prairie State College (PSC) students and community members during a reading and discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room located on PSC’s main[Read More…]
Marian Honors 60 for Academic Perfection
Sophomore Summer Fields (Richton Park) receives her Academic Letter from President Sr. Judine Hilbing on Thursday at the Marian Catholic High School Academic Breakfast to honor students with a GPA of 4.0 for consecutive semesters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School awarded 60 Academic Letters to sophomores,[Read More…]
Rep. Cynthia Soto Visits PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Representative Cynthia Soto (D-4th District), chair of the higher education appropriations committee, is greeted by Prairie State College students, faculty, staff, and administrators during her recent visit to the college. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Painting Exhibition at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Faith Journey," a solo exhibition of paintings by Patricia Watkins, will be on display from October 26 to November 2, at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University. The opening reception is Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are[Read More…]
Applications now Available for Two IDNR Educational Grants
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Division of Education and The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) are working together to offer the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant and the Rain Garden Initiative grant programs for 2009. Educators and youth group leaders may apply for up to $600 from[Read More…]
Senator Burris Delivers Senate Floor Speech on Legacy of Health Care Reform Debate in America
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. United States Senator Roland W. Burris today spoke from the floor of the United States Senate on the plight of health care reform after nearly a century of debate. Drawing on the wisdom of past leaders of the health care reform movement, Senator Burris explained that[Read More…]
Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009. As Americans mark breast cancer awareness month, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report, Health Insurance Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care System Work for Women. The reportdetails how health insurance reform will help women diagnosed with breast[Read More…]
