Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) art faculty mentor and teach their students about photography, graphic design, and fine art. However, PSC’s art faculty also have distinguished careers as artists. An upcoming art exhibit will showcase their talents. In House IV will run January 10 through February 3[Read More…]
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Forest Trail Chess Team Takes Honors
Forest Trail Middle School. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently won first place in the middle school division of the Mayor Daley’s 3rd Annual Chess Championship in Chicago. Five of the team’s players placed in the top ten. Team members include Matthew Ballard, Alex Godley, Whitney[Read More…]
Roaring 20’s Come Alive at Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic juniors displaying elegant fashions from the Roaring 20’s are Josie Novak (St. John, Ind.) and Bradley Engstrand (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic juniors from Mrs. Miller’s, Ms. Kowynia’s, Mrs. Golden’s and Mr. DeLaurentis’ English classes took over the MCHS Library to present the results of[Read More…]
Dalai Lama Presents Khatas to GSU Profs
Dr. Jon Carlson, professor of counseling at Governors State University, presents Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, president of GSU, with a Khata blessed by the Dalai Lama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University professor Dr. Jon Carlson recently returned from India and a meeting with His Holiness the Dalai[Read More…]
Rich Central Alumni Launch ‘Keeping It Real’ For Current Students
From L to R: Arielle Smith, University of Illinois-Champaign; Jackie Guider, University of Illinois-Chicago; Aaron Sandifer, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Ariel Julian, University of Illinois-Champaign, and Victoria Hannett, University of Tennessee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Spearheaded by former Rich Central student body president, Arielle Smith, a group of Rich Central[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Thanks Illinois Schoolchildren for Overwhelming Success of Holiday Card Drive
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today thanked schoolchildren across Illinois for their overwhelming response to the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. The annual drive helps ensure a brighter holiday season for wounded soldiers at Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany. “I salute every child in Illinois who made a holiday[Read More…]
Governors State University Begins Infant and Toddler Childcare
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beginning on December 17, Governors State University’s Family Development Center (FDC) opened an Illinois State licensed childcare facility for infants, toddlers, and two year olds. The little ones are cared for in specially equipped classrooms of eight children, each staffed with two teachers. The infant and toddler[Read More…]
College Tuition The Smart Holiday Gift That Lasts A Lifetime
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. When Cindy Wisniewski found out she was pregnant with twins, her husband’s first thought was “How are we going to afford college for them?” Cindy’s answer gave him comfort. “The same way we paid for the other three, with the College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Program. “[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Prevails At Sandburg
Four individual wins spark team title in ‘Santaburg’ event First place finishers from Marian Catholic include junior Jaboukie Young-White of Harvey, senior Joe Wlos of Crete, senior Adam King of Lansing, senior Kiayla Jackson of Sauk Village, and senior Blake Rivera of Chicago Heights. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The[Read More…]
AP Scholars Number 117 At Marian Catholic
Members of the Class of 2011 who received Advanced Placement honors include first row: Kaitlyn VanTuyl, Chris Zajeski, Jay Hochstetler, Robert Bailey, Colin Parsons, and Conor Keane. Second row: Joe Wlos, Michael Spear, Matt Pena, Patrick Barry, Patrick Daley, Sean O’Sullivan, Uzoma Nwabara, Mark Hoffman, and Adam King. Third row:[Read More…]
