University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “How much is really new in Language Arts?” is the question answered at a free workshop for educators on Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Governors State University. This professional development workshop offers educators the opportunity to explore Common Core State Standards in English[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces $31.6 Million for City Colleges of Chicago
Capital Funding to Finance High-Technology Center at Olive-Harvey College CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman to announce $31.6 million from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program for a new Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL)[Read More…]
CenterPoint Offers March Workshops on Starting Businesses
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…]
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…]
