University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three graduates of Governors State University’s nursing program were honored this month at the 14th annual Power of Nursing Leadership luncheon, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Maria Nehmer, of Monee; Brenda Rocha, of Valparaiso, Indiana; and Jacqueline Whitten, of Harvey; received the Pinnacle Leader[Read More…]

“D.N. Chicago”, 2009 by Myra Green of Chicago, from the series "My White Friends." 20×20 archival ink jet print. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Photography,” featuring the work of artists Myra Green and Cecil McDonald, Jr., from January[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is bringing hilarious spoofs of classic musical theater to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for three performances. The show, a production of the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), comes to the GSU Center on Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m.,[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring six Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in January 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…]

RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–January 1, 2012.  The Illinois Appellate Court has affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Cook County upholding the decision of the Illinois State Board of Education to reverse Rich Township District 227’s denial and grant Southland College Prep Charter High School’s proposal to establish a new[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL, has announced the names of 10 students who have recently been honored as Illinois State Scholars. The students are: Heather Adney, Taylor Davis, Deanna Eaton, Katrina Halfaker, Riddhi Kansasa, Ashley Peters, Tavia Smith and Yukyee (Lexi) Tsang, all seniors;[Read More…]

Hattie Edwards, far left, of Gate Gourmet and Miki Dedd of American Airlines wrap holiday presents that will be distributed to Blackhawk Intermediate Center students. Helping is Samantha Soto, far right, Blackhawk School psychologist. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second consecutive holiday season, American Airlines’ African American Employee[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Boots to Books: The transition from military life to college life,” a student veteran orientation, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, in room 1240 of the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. All[Read More…]