Normal, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Central got the ESCC title this year, but Marian Catholic got the biggest prize, as the Spartans toppled the ESCC foe Hurricanes, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena to win the IHSA Class 3A state championship for Marian’s fourth team sports[Read More…]
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Anti Defamation League Provides Guide for Educators and Families to Help Young People Process Election 2016
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2016 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has issued recommendations and tips for families and educators to assist young people in processing their feelings and understanding what happened in the wake of the presidential election. “Election 2016 was a long, emotional, and difficult time for our country,”[Read More…]
Title Match: Spartans (31-9) Advance To 3A, Roll To Semi Win Over Bloomington CC
Normal, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Temi Thomas delivered nine kills with four digs and 10 service points, and Jordan Piekarski and Temilade Adekoya each dished out 11 assists on Friday, as Marian Catholic advanced to its first ever IHSA state title match with a 25-21, 25-13 victory over Bloomington Central Catholic at Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Top Students to be Honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Ceremony at Old State Capitol recognizes the top student from each college and university in Illinois Samantha Allen of Park Forest is the Student Laureate from Governors State University SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the 2016 outstanding college students who will be honored by the[Read More…]
District 163 Is Pilot School District For National Science Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s longtime and enriching association with the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) has led to the School District’s selection to serve as the sole pilot school district in the United States for the Iridescent Curiosity Machine Family Science Program.” A release[Read More…]
University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute to Unite Scholars Studying Questions About Knowledge Formation
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016 By Susan Keaton The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge is introducing itself to the University of Chicago this academic year through TED-style talks and a scholarly journal, a full roster of classes[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016.In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with several activities. All activities will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. A Missing Man Table will be displayed, beginning[Read More…]
Keep Calm on Election Day with Yoga/Meditation and .1K Race/Walk at Governors State University
Photo Source: active.com University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2016. Schedule a boost for your health and well-being on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, by participating in the .1K Race/Walk or a Meditation & Yoga session (or both!) at Governors State University from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Hall[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating 50 Years of Nursing During Special Nov. 15 Anniversary Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating 50 years of nursing during a special anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, November 15, in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Alumni, former faculty members and[Read More…]
‘Organic’ Art Exhibit Opens at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery on November 7
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2016. ‘Organic,’ an art exhibit featuring works by Karen Ami, Renee Robbins, Allison Svoboda and Ana Zanic, will open on Monday, November 7 at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery. They exhibit will run through December 8. A reception will be held on Thursday, November 10 from[Read More…]
