Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hear some of the nation’s top jazz artists at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 23rd annual Jazz Fest. Featuring the talents of Chicago trumpeter Orbert Davis and New Orleans saxophonist Ed Petersen as well as Larry Gray on bass, PSC’s professor of music Valerie Nicholson on piano, and[Read More…]

Khadijah Shaaf. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Khadijah Shaaf, 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…]

Michael Bruni, Sr. Dorothy Marie, Tim Swanson. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Ceremony and Award Dinner set for February 17, 2011 at Olympia Fields Country Club Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School community will celebrate the achievements of its four remarkable Hall of Fame Awardees on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center at Governors State University will hold informational meetings and screenings monthly for admission into Early Head Start and prekindergarten programs. Children from birth to two years old are eligible for admission into the Early Head Start program. Three to five year olds are[Read More…]

In the front is sophomore Simiola Babayode (Hazel Crest) who placed 7th in Women’s Epee. In the center is sophomore John Kirschenheiter (Flossmoor) who placed 5th in Men’s Epee; sophomore Laura Maro (Chicago Heights) with a 5th in Women’s Saber; and sophomore Melen Skurka (Lowell, Ind.) who tied for 7th[Read More…]

Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- At the request of the Chinese Commerce of Chicago, the Rich South band has been asked to perform during the Welcome Ceremonies for Chinese President Hu Jintao during his visit to Chicago. The band will perform at the Chicago Hilton on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Peninsula Hotel[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for a good way to expand your horizons, meet people, and serve as an ambassador at one of the Chicago Southland’s premier cultural institutions? Orientation sessions begin February 3 for the 2011 docent class at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, located at Governors State University. Docents[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, more college parents and students will qualify for the American Opportunity Tax Credit. The American Opportunity Credit modifies the existing Hope Scholarship Tax Credit. The American Opportunity Tax Credit now provides a tax credit of up to $2,500 per student,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In spite of classes, jobs, and family obligations, Prairie State College (PSC) students showed their spirit through numerous collection drives to assist a variety of community organizations. Some of the ways PSC student clubs recently helped the community include: The Film Club teamed up with several local[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. The Center for American Progress today released “Return on Educational Investment: A district-by-district evaluation of U.S. educational productivity,” the first-ever attempt to analyze the productivity of almost every major school district in the country. The study by Senior Fellow Ulrich Boser measures the academic achievement a school[Read More…]