Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Campus and Public Safety Department at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. The party will be held in the Prairie Center, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. It is open to the community for[Read More…]
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CenterPoint at Governors State Offers Business Workshops in Lemont, Manhattan
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in Lemont and Manhattan, on Thursday, November 3. These informative workshops are free and open to the public. The Lemont session will take place at the Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St., in Lemont,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces Advanced Placement Scholars
Current Marian Catholic seniors who are AP Scholars include seated Stephanie Werner, Nicholas Moorman, Matthew Wilk, Matthew Anderson, Patrick O’Shea, Ryan Thier, and Mitchell Zavesky. Standing in the back is Helena Mierzwa, Camille Johnson, James Barksdale, Sarah Santos, Xavier Kirkham, Michael Irwin, Jason Kint, Summer Fields, Michael Peabody, Chelsea Davis,[Read More…]
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for GSU’s New Wind Turbine
Pictured, from left to right – Trustee Jack Beaupre of Bourbonnais; Student Trustee Jada Nettle of Palos Hills; Board of Trustees Chair Lorine S. Samuels of New Lenox; Lois Mayer of New Lenox; Bruce Friefeld of Mokena; President of GSU Elaine P. Maimon. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s[Read More…]
Community Forum Wednesday at Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A special community forum is planned for 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, Ill. All are welcome to attend. Information: 708-679-6100.
Talala Elementary Haunted House To Collect For Local Food Pantries
Help the Talala Elementary School PTO ‘Haunt Against Hunger.’ (SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A note from Kimberly Schaefer of the Talala Elementary School PTO: To Whom this May Concern; I am writing to ask for your assistance with a community event Talala elementary School PTO is sponsoring this month. Our[Read More…]
Rich East Qualifies Four For Cross Country Sectionals
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East Cross Country runners LaRon Rogers, Leon Heard and Devontae Boman have qualified for Saturday’s Class 2A Sectional Boys Cross Country Meet which will be run at Maxwell Park in Normall, Illinois. Janiah Jones also qualified for the Class 2A Sectional Girls Cross Country Race which[Read More…]
Marian Spartans (4-5) top Bloom for Coach Dave Mattio’s 250th Career Victory
Marian Coach Dave Mattio earned his 250th victory Friday with a 21-13 nonconference decision over visiting Bloom Township. (SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Visiting Bloom Township held a first-half 7-0 lead and Marian’s Spartan Stadium was lifeless, both on the field and in the stands on Friday. The Spartans needed something[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Extend Impact Aid Funding Formula For Schools Serving The Great Lakes Naval Base
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has approved a bill that will extend the practice of allowing the five public schools serving the Great Lakes Naval Training Base to pool their students[Read More…]
Illinois Enters Race to the Top Competition for New $70 Million Grant
Funding Would Boost Early Childhood Services Statewide and Ensure Better Coordination and Excellence SPRINGFIELD – October 20, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Illinois submitted an application to the federal “Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund,” which is worth $70 million in early childhood education funding and[Read More…]
