CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2011. A loan repayment program that assists prosecutors and public defenders in paying down their law school debt was recently announced by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. The John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program is named for the late John Reid Justice[Read More…]
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Meet Rich East’s Finest: Sarah Field
Sarah Field. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Sarah Field, a life-long resident of Park Forest who loves the Spanish language, art and and yoga. Thanks to Kevin Kredens, Publicity Liaison, Head Coach[Read More…]
Rich East Speech Team Wins Honors at Yorkville Invitational
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East High School Speech Team had some great success at last weekend’s Yorkville Invitational. Jordyn Hayes placed fourth in "Informative Speaking," and Melissa Kinnie placed fifth in "Oratorical Declamation," and Fatimah McMiller also earned a fifth-place ribbon in "Prose Reading." "After a frustrating season of[Read More…]
Community Forum at Rich East High School Feb. 15
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township High School District 227, in conjunction with The Illinois State Board of Education, will host a Community-Wide Public Forum on Special Education from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Rich East High School cafeteria, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, Ill. This free public forum will provide parents and[Read More…]
High-Quality Preschool Program Produces Long-Term Economic Payoff
NIH-funded analysis of Chicago program shows lifetime economic benefits exceed initial costs Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. An early education program for children from low-income families is estimated to generate $4 to $11 of economic benefits over a child’s lifetime for every dollar spent initially on the program, according to a[Read More…]
Durbin Calls on College and University Heads to Be ‘Better Stewards of Taxpayer Dollars”
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday called on the leaders of over 300 colleges and universities to become ‘better stewards of taxpayer dollars’ by doing more to ensure those investments are matched with student achievement. Durbin called on schools to make certain students are completing degrees[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Closed February 2
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School published a statement on its Web site, "Marian Catholic will be closed Wednesday, February 2nd due to the weather. All activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and warm in these blizzard conditions!"
Prairie State College Closed February 2 Due To Weather
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received the following statement from Prairie State College, "PSC is closed due to weather reopening on Thursday, Feb. 3."
White House Launches 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Today, the White House opened applications to the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career by going to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement and submitting an application. The[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Dylan Allen
Dylan Allen. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Dylan Allen, a seven-year resident of Park Forest with a 3.0 GPA who loves Forensics and Yoga. Thanks to Kevin Kredens, Publicity Liaison, Head Coach[Read More…]
