The Caboose at the Rail Fan Park. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thanks to the efforts of the fourth and fifth grade gifted classes at Indiana School in Park Forest, the new Park Forest Rail Park and areas along the Old Plank Trail have a neater appearance with fewer weeds and[Read More…]
Schools
Prairie State College Names New Director of Facilities and Operations
Timothy J. Kosiek. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Timothy J. Kosiek director of facilities and operations for the college. He is responsible for the leadership, administration, planning, and budget management for all PSC facilities, including the main campus, Adult Training and Outreach Center, Matteson[Read More…]
PSC Seeking Nominations for Hall of Honor
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During its 53-year history, Prairie State College (PSC) has employed many individuals who have committed time and energy to help shape its mission, values, and reputation both in the community and in the state. In order to pay tribute to those people, in 2010 PSC created a[Read More…]
Matteson School District 162 2012-2013 Registration
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Student Registration for the 2012-2013 school year in Matteson School District 162 will be August 7 – 9 at the School District’s administration center, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Illinois. The scheduled dates and times for registration are: Tuesday August 7th 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 6:00 –[Read More…]
Governors State University Students, Faculty Explore China’s Business and Culture
Members of GSU’s entourage at the Transport and Logistics Trade Show in Shanghai included (from left): Patricia Zamudio, Mac McLin, Minerva Carrillo, Roger Xiao, Teena Purohit, and Severin Konan (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University students and faculty experienced China’s rapidly expanding economy during a recent two-week trip[Read More…]
District 205’s Board To Set Hearings for Dismissed Administrators
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kenneth Williams, president of the Thornton Township High School District 205, said today that each of the district’s administrators terminated last month for allegedly receiving unauthorized stipends will be granted a hearing before the board. Williams said those hearings will be held as soon as possible. “The[Read More…]
PSC Offering Free GED and Spanish GED Preparation, ESL, and Citizenship Training Classes in Fall Semester
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education (GED®) and Spanish GED Preparation, and Citizenship Training classes, beginning Monday, Aug. 27, at the PSC Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC), located on the main campus[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Registration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Completed registration packets for returning students and kindergarten students for the 2012-2013 school year in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 must be submitted in person at 21st Century Preparatory Center, 240 Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on the following dates: Wednesday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. to noon[Read More…]
Registration Continues for Fall Courses at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Registration for fall 2012 courses continues at Prairie State College (PSC). Credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 20. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that begin throughout the fall. Both credit and non-credit courses are listed in the fall class schedule, available on the[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosts Undergraduate Instant Admission Day
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prospective undergraduate students, with the proper transcripts, can be admitted on the spot to Governors State University at Instant Admission Day on Saturday, July 28. GSU will host the free open house event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students interested in transferring into one of[Read More…]
