Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Balcony Scene from West Side Story, performed by Deana Williams (Maria) and Stephen Daw (Tony) at Marian Catholic High School, April 15, 2011. Deana Williams is a junior from Park Forest. Stephen Daw is a sophomore from Homewood. Showtimes for the rest of the weekend are[Read More…]

Chicagoland High School Baseball-(ENEWSPF)- The East Suburban Catholic Conference baseball weekly with Jim McAteer.

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011.  Today, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a new report that finds that class-size reduction efforts are not a cost-effective use of school resources. “The False Promise of Class-Size Reduction” by Matthew Chingos shows that class-size regulations constrain school administrators and often are ineffective at[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the introduction of comprehensive education reform legislation. “Education reform has been one of the top priorities for my administration. This bill helps us make sure that we have the best teachers in our classrooms and assures effective teacher performance.[Read More…]

Meet Nicole Montalvo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Nicole Montalvo, a life-long resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? Statistics, and History and Thought of the Western Man. Her activities include Drama Club (2 years), Mathletes[Read More…]

The entire cast of Marian Catholic’s presentation of West Side Story. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Related: Balcony Scene From West Side Story, ‘Tonight,’ At Marian Catholic (Video) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The stage is set in Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium at Marian Catholic High School for the spring musical production of “West Side Story.”[Read More…]

Sister Marion Sitkiewitz, O.P. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Sister Marion Sitkiewitz, O.P., the Marian Catholic High School archivist and the Forensic Fine Arts Program’s cheerleader was inspired by the Dominican Sisters in the first grade at Our Lady of Grace grade school in Logan Square, Chicago.  The Sister’s life-style of[Read More…]

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011.  A Lake County school district will pay a civil penalty for numerous problems associated with a 2007 asbestos removal project that prompted the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to halt renovation at three North Shore school buildings, according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan. According to a[Read More…]

Members of the MCHS Group Interpretation team performed “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the IHSA State Finals. In front: Kyle Fitzgerald ’13 (Park Forest) and Jaboukie Young-White ’12 (Harvey). Second row: Pia Lyander ’13 (Hazel Crest), Hanna Lang ’13 (Monee), Mary Lou Herbias ’11 (Calumet City), and Bernadette Senick ’12[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting the Civic Reflection Seminar, an opportunity for service professionals and community members to discuss civic engagement, service learning, and how they can make a positive impact on the Chicago Southland region. A number of area service organizations will participate in the seminar,[Read More…]