Park Forest , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Excitement is building this new school year for the Rich East High School Community in Park Forest, IL. The PTSO and the Booster Club have joined together to form the Rockets Booster Club. Already over 100 members have signed up. The Rockets Booster Club announced the[Read More…]
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High School Seniors Can Enroll in a Free Course at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Choosing a college is an important decision for many high school students. When high school seniors weigh their options, they will discover Prairie State College (PSC) has many benefits. Students can complete their first two years of college at PSC and transfer to a four-year college or[Read More…]
PSC Fall Classes Begin August 24; Register Today
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers flexible scheduling with classes available days, evenings, weekends, and online. Busy individuals still have time to plan a schedule to fit their needs; classes begin August 24. New students must register in person by visiting the Counseling and Academic Advising Center, Monday[Read More…]
GSU Seeks Public Comment for Accreditation Review
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In November, Governors State University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. GSU has been accredited by the Commission since 1975. The team will review the university’s ongoing ability to meet[Read More…]
Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power
Cheryle R. Jackson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League, with Urban League volunteers. (Photo: Shelie Hester-Whorton) First in a Series of Articles Exploring the National Urban League’s Path to Power By Shelia M. Hester-Whorton, MPA eNews Park Forest will explore on the National Urban League’s Annual Conference, providing our readers[Read More…]
ISAC Launches Illinois Student Assistance Corps
Palos Heights, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced the formation of the Illinois Student Assistance Corps, consisting of over 60 near-peer mentors that will march in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade on Saturday morning before being deployed throughout the state. “Against a landscape of recession, unemployment,[Read More…]
Essay by Dr. Jill Biden in Forbes Re: Community Colleges
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2009. Every year around this time, I am struck by the growing number of college rankings available to prospective college students. While these reports can be helpful, many of them fail to include an option that nearly half of all U.S. undergraduate students choose to pursue–and one.[Read More…]
Help Support Park Forest Baseball by Grocery Shopping
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball will be participating in the Shop and Share program at Illinois Jewel/Osco stores to raise funds for the program. Beginning Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 10, anyone who shops at Jewel/Osco stores can turn in the league’s coupon and PFBB will receive a[Read More…]
Bill Introduced In Senate To Ban Workplace Discrimination Based On Gender Identity and Sexual
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2009. A bill was introduced in the Senate today that would make workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), would become the first-ever federal ban on employment discrimination of LBGT people in most workplaces.[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn Announces $13 Million is Awarded to Communities to Create Safe Routes to School
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $13.1 million in Safe Routes to School grants to schools and communities across the state. This 100 percent federally funded program is designed to enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school. “This innovative program reaches out to our youth,[Read More…]
