Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East High School wrestling team continues its long history of advancing to the state meet as five Rocket grapplers will compete in this weekend’s 67th annual IHSA State Wrestling Meet. Seniors Aaron Bouie (195 lbs., 29-12 season record), Camerson Dean (138, 30-7), and Steven Simmons (285, 29-15), junior[Read More…]
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Rich East Business Professionals of America Qualifies 10 to the State Meet
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East High School Business Professionals of America team has qualified 10 of its members to the state meet after high marks at the recent regional competition, four of whom are making their second-consecutive state trip. Sarah Abbott, Elyse Terrazas, Gabrielle Hernandez and Anna Kurnat, all of whom qualified[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues For-profit College Chain ITT for Predatory Lending
ITT Pushed Consumers into High-Cost Student Loans Likely to Fail WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against ITT Educational Services, Inc., accusing the for-profit college chain of predatory student lending. The CFPB alleges that ITT exploited its students and pushed them[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Singers and Band to Perform in Concert with Grande Prairie Singers, Tracing History of Slavery in America on March 9
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s singers and band, some 100 performers strong, will be special guests at the Grande Prairie Singers’ concert,“ I Remember When the Stars Fell,” a musical journey through the history of slavery in America. The concert, open to the[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama Applauds Investments in Healthier Out-of-School Programs That Will Impact 5 Million Kids
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National Recreation and Park Association Commit to Creating Healthy Environments for Children Across the Country MIAMI, FL–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Partnership[Read More…]
Governors State University Launches Search for Mascot
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)– February 25, 2014 – Governors State University today launched “Operation Mascot,” its official search for a school mascot. The university is enlisting the help of students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community for input. The mascot will be the university’s first. It is another achievement to accompany[Read More…]
Bulldogs Basketball Teams to Host Playoff Openers Thursday, Feb. 27
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball Teams will host home matchups to open the National Junior Conference Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II playoffs this Thursday, February 27, 2014. The Lady Bulldogs (14-12) are seeded #2 and will play Wright College at 5:00 p.m., while the #2[Read More…]
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low income communities Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Fencer Receives Sportsmanship Award
Kevin Kwok. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kevin Kwok ’14, Marian Catholic Foil Team Captain, won the Peter Morrison Sportsmanship Award at the 2014 Great Lakes High School Fencing Conference Championship on February 1, 2014. Coaches from the 12 conference schools each nominate one senior boy and one senior girl.[Read More…]
Celebrate the Traditions of Mardi Gras at the Center for Performing Arts on March 1
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014 – Governors State University welcomes Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic ensemble for “Mardi Gras Carnival” March 1 at the Center for Performing Arts, for a celebration of the food and music that gives New Orleans its distinct character. The event begins with a[Read More…]
