Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Flags and Baton Twirlers competed in 2011 U.S.T.A. (United States Twirling Association) state competition at Hille Middle School in Oak Forest Last week and came away with many top honors. The Rocket Baton Twirlers placed first and the Flag Team placed second at the[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Actor, patient advocate, and Paralympic athlete John Siciliano will discuss his life-altering accident and the road to recovery and success at an appearance on Monday, April 11, at 11 a.m., in Sherman Hall at Governors State University. After an accident in which his car was hit by[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011.  The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation recently announced the availability of Strive for Excellence scholarships eligible to current college students and those preparing to enter.  The office of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. encourages residents of the 2nd Congressional District to consider applying.  The deadline is April[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011.  Vice President Joe Biden today issued a call to action to boost college graduation rates across the country and help the nation meet President Obama’s goal for the United States to have the best-educated workforce and the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for Governors State University’s summer session is open from March 21 through May 28. Classes begin on May 23 and end on August 7. Applications for admission are currently being accepted. Students may take classes during the shorter summer term at convenient times to fit busy[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Young singers and dancers will have a “Glee”-ful experience at this summer’s Jukebox Musical Theatre Camp at Governors State University. Local school-age children will learn and perform songs from the hit TV show “Glee” during the four-day camp, from June 20 to 24, at GSU. The camp[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–  To help develop successful substitute teachers, Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced[Read More…]

“Untitled” is an acrylic print on wood panel by Tim Vitek of LaGrange Park, Illinois (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Art Forum, the Governors State University art student organization, and the GSU Visual Arts Gallery are hosting the annual All Student Exhibition, from March 30, to April 15. A reception[Read More…]

Meet Elyse Harrington. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased once again to present our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Elyse Harrington, a life-long, 18-year resident of Park Forest who enjoys AP Psychology and involves herself in a number of activities: Drama[Read More…]

PSC student Ariel Roberts is shown in the Hawkes Math Lab. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ariel Roberts said she used to struggle with math homework before taking courses equipped with Hawkes Learning Software at Prairie State College. Roberts, of Chicago Heights, is enrolled in her second Hawkes course, which[Read More…]