University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Recreation and Fitness Center at Governors State University is encouraging everyone to dance their way to better health and fitness by offering three fun classes that teach dance steps while toning muscles and burning calories. Stepping lessons will be offered Wednesdays, May 4 through June 8, from[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m., in the Hall of Honors, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification[Read More…]

GSU Biology Club members bag trash along Dralle Road in University Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In preparation for Earth Day – and because it was badly needed  – students from the Governors State University Biology Club recently braved the pouring rain and chilly temperatures to clean up the[Read More…]

Meet Dolapo Igori. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Dolapo Igori, a 14-year Park Forest resident. Dolapo enjoys math, "because it’s challenging and I love it when I do well," and has participated in a number[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East’s Brian Pittman (front row, center), recently signed a letter-of-intent to wrestle at William Penn University in Iowa, with his mother, Kimberly Berry (right) and his future college wrestling coach, Eric Reede (left). Also giving Pittman support are (beck row) Mike Laneve, Assistant Principal[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East’s G’Roma Webb (left with pen in hand), signs her letter-of-intent to play basketball for the University of California at Pennsylvania, with her mom, Galinda Webb (left), her father Gerome Webb (right) and her younger sister, GeLina Webb. Also giving her congratulations is (back[Read More…]

MACOMB–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. Western Illinois University today received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veterans Education for exemplary efforts in providing greater educational and informational resources for student veterans. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Director Dan Grant presented the award to WIU President Al Goldfarb during a ceremony at[Read More…]

MACOMB–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined state and school officials for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the $67.8 million Performing Arts Center at Western Illinois University (WIU) in Macomb. This is one of the largest university construction projects in the Governor’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, and construction work[Read More…]

Meet Eniola Orenuga. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Eniola Orenuga, an 11-year Park Forest resident originally from Nigeria. Eniola enjoys writing, has participated in a number of clubs and activities, including Drama, French National Honor[Read More…]