University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring five “Starting a Business in Illinois” workshops in March for Chicago Southland residents. The free, two-hour workshops focus on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available[Read More…]
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Jasmyne Woods-Richardson, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Jasmyne Woods-Richardson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
PSC Seeks Nominations For Community Service Awards
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thousands of people in the Prairie State College (PSC) district generously give their time and talent to make the community a better place. To honor these individuals, PSC is accepting nominations for two community service awards, one to honor a PSC graduate and another to honor a[Read More…]
How to Paint at GSU
"Water and Earth" 2000 by Renee McGinnis of Chicago University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Painting” from March 9 through 30. The exhibit will feature the artwork of 25 painters, all women, in recognition of the 25th year of Women’s[Read More…]
Durbin: USDA Includes Illinois in New Certification Process to Reduce Errors and Fraud in School Lunch Program
Prompted by a Chicago Tribune report in January, Durbin called on Agriculture Secretary to work more closely with Chicago Public Schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture for including the State of Illinois – including the Chicago Public Schools –[Read More…]
Holistic Health Explored at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn about holistic health at a daylong conference on March 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference includes presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits of holistic and healthful products and services. Vendors and exhibitors will fill the Hall of Governors with information, products, and services related to[Read More…]
Angela Crawford, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Angela Crawford. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Captures Two IHSA State Championships
Earning medals at the IHSA State Championships are Jaboukie Young-White, Kyle Fitzgerald, and Zach Henry. (photo credit Mary Henry) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Relying on the talent and effort of team veterans Jaboukie Young-White (Harvey), Zach Henry (Lansing), and Kyle Fitzgerald (Park Forest), the Marian Catholic Speech Team placed sixth overall[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Inducts New Members to Hall of Fame
The 2012 Marian Catholic Hall of Fame awardees are Judith Welsh ’68, Rev. William O’Mara, Dennis ’82 and Kristin Depeder ’82 Cortes, Ann Healey Bowen ’87, and James Poynton ’85. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)-The Normandy Room of Olympia Fields Country Club was the site for the 18th Annual Marian[Read More…]
Medical Research Versus Patient Rights
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- David “Sonny” Lacks, whose mother is the subject of a New York Times bestseller on a little-known chapter of American medical history, will address her legacy in a lecture at Governors State University. “The U.S. Healthcare System: Reflected in the Lives of Henrietta Lacks and[Read More…]
