University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Collegiate table tennis competition comes to Governors State University on Saturday, February 19 with theNational Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Tournament. More than 50 competitors from eight schools will compete for the regional championship and the chance to attend the National Championship in April. The competition of[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. On the heels of the Oscar nominations, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALA-IL) today announced a contest for aspiring teen film makers.  The second annual “Illinois High School Radon Video Contest” offers high school students an opportunity to compete[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment fair for people interested in jobs and internship opportunities in education and related fields Current students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend. Potential employers are also invited to register as participants. This[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Following the Science Fair at Illinois School in Park Forest, three Illinois School students will progress to the Regional Science Fair on March 12 at Unity Junior High in Cicero. The students include seventh grader Jordan Lampkin and eighth graders Jordan Talley and Daniel Evans Jr.

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Arcadia School fourth grade student Noor Baig was the first place winner in the Matteson School District 162 Spelling Bee. Noor will progress to the regional Spelling Bee where she will represent District 162. Sean Robinson, a sixth grade student at Sauk School, was the second place winner.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will offer free Adult Technology Literacy classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 through March 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson St., Park Forest, for residents of the District. Classes include Microsoft Word[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Huth Middle School in Matteson School District 162 recently announced the students who progressed to the Regional Science Fair following the school’s Science Fair. The students include eighth graders Raven Jackson, Alise Morrow, Alex Stutts/Nick Thomas, Aryanna Garrott, Sophia Lam, Francesca Robinson, Jaya Thomas, Julian Goods, Tiffany Montgomery,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2011.  If a college education might be in your child’s future, consider making a New Year’s resolution to start saving today. While it’s never too late to start putting money away for college, the College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Program makes it easy to start early. Administered by the[Read More…]

Robert Ruiz. (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 Robert Ruiz, a seven-year resident of Park Forest, an honors and A.P. student, and a student with plans to enter graduate school after college. Below[Read More…]

Marca Bristo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marca Bristo, advocate for equal rights and equal access for people with disabilities, will receive an honorary degree from Governors State University in University Park. The honorary degree will be awarded on Saturday, February 5, during GSU’s Winter Commencement. Commencement will be held[Read More…]