University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for people interested in employment and internship opportunities in education and related fields on Thursday, February 23. The career fair will be open from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors.[Read More…]
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Five Marian Band Members Selected to Illinois All-State Band
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five members of the Marian Catholic Symphonic Band auditioned for and have been selected to the Illinois All-State Band. Pictured left to right is Aurora Salmen ’13 (Tinley Park), Xavier Kirkham ’12 (South Holland), Gretchen Stibich ’13 (Tinley Park), Tyler Martin ’13 (Olympia Fields) and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens $18 Million “Building One” on Western Illinois University Riverfront Campus
Also Announces New Funding Hundreds More Jobs to Result from Administration’s Announcement of $38 Million in Capital Funding for Phase II of Moline Campus Expansion MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local officials at Western Illinois University (WIU) to open the $18.4 million “Building One” at the school’s Riverfront[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Basic Firefighter and EMT Graduates
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently held graduation ceremonies for the Basic Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs. Graduates of the Basic Firefighter program were Christopher Blandon of Ford Heights Fire Department; Michael Carey and Nicholas Drake of Chicago Heights Fire Department; Steven Dees of Park Forest[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Notches First Place Win at Speech Tournament
Members of the Marian Catholic Speech Team are, first row, Jasmine Weaver, Regina Hoyles, Cristin Milliner, Jaboukie Young-White, Summer Fields, Trevor Thompkins, Kyle Fitzgerald, Scott Mlcoch and Tammy Lang (asst. coach). In the second row Sean Goldrick (asst. coach), DeAira Cooper, Zakia Harris, Asher Miles, Courtneigh Summerrise, Pia Lyander, Cooper[Read More…]
48 Marian Catholic Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars
The 2012 Illinois State Scholars from Marian Catholi High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School is proud to announce that 48 members of the Class of 2012 have earned recognition as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding[Read More…]
Durbin: USDA Should Work More Closely with Chicago Public Schools to Eliminate Fraud in School Lunch Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2012. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune report unveiling cases of school employees submitting false information in order to enroll more children for free and reduced lunches, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work more closely with schools[Read More…]
Sculpture Park Sponsors Annual Winter Walk at GSU
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Explore great art and the beauty of a natural prairie landscape at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park’s annual winter walk on Saturday, January 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates will lead this year’s winter tour of the nationally recognized[Read More…]
Forest Trail Donates To Richton Park Food Pantry
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School’s eighth grade students in the World Studies Explore classes with teachers Karen Burns and Jennifer Groezinger completed a problem solving unit that resulted in a $900 donation to the Rich Township Food Pantry. After researching several social problems and discussing these issues with classmates, the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names Conaster Executive Director of Information Technology Resources
Diane S. Conaster (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Diane S. Conaster executive director of information technology services (ITR). She has been interim executive director since the position became available in May 2011. In the role, she will continue to provide vision and direction for[Read More…]
