(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Business Professionals of America national qualifers from Rich East. Four Rich East students are competing this week at the Business Professionals of America National Finals in Anaheim, Calif. The students, from left to right, are T’era Hopkins, Laurie Laya, Heather Adney and Robert Ruiz. This[Read More…]
Schools
Welcome Reception for Dr. Leak Monday at Rich South
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The community of Rich Township School District 227 is invited to a special meet-and-greet reception for its incoming superintendent, Dr. Donna Simpson Leak, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, in the Rich South High School cafeteria, 5000 Saul Trail, Richton Park. Special performances by the Rich South[Read More…]
Take a Bike Tour of the GSU Sculpture Park
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Enjoy a tour of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University from your bicycle. Bike the pathways of the park and enjoy a guided tour of many of the 26 pieces of renowned artwork! The bike tour is on Saturday, May 22, from 2 to 4[Read More…]
Chicagoland Alliance for Degree Completion Formed
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twelve presidents of Chicago-area institutions of higher learning met Friday to announce the formation of an alliance aimed at boosting community college and baccalaureate graduation rates. The Chicagoland Alliance for Degree Completion will engage in collaborative programs, efforts, and activities that facilitate and enhance student success toward[Read More…]
All Nations for Haiti Fashion Show at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Supporting the rebuilding and empowerment of Haiti after the devastating earthquake is the goal of the “All Nations for Haiti” Fashion Show at Governors State University on May 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Sherman Hall. GSU students, representing many different nations, will take part in[Read More…]
Community Classes At Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The final in a series of free Community Classes at Rich East High School is set for 8 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the school, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Among the classes expected to be offered are: Computer Skills; Culinary Arts/Cooking, Word and Power[Read More…]
Attorney from Ford Heights to Address PSC Graduates
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jerry Blakemore is coming home. Blakemore, who is the vice president and general counsel at Southern Illinois University, is the commencement speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) 51st annual commencement on May 22. He was born and raised in Ford Heights. “I am happy to come[Read More…]
Healthy Smiles at PSC
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The tooth fairy, Prairie State College dental hygiene student Jackie Waszak (Tinley Park), visits with Ishaliyah Resendez (Chicago Heights) during the college’s annual Healthy Smiles Day. More than 65 students from Garfield School in Chicago Heights received free dental care including teeth cleanings and fluoride[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU Tuesday May 4
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 4, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Marian Honors 83 for Academic Perfection
Nearly all of the 83 Marian Catholic students honored at the Academic Breakfast are pictured. The complete list of names by class follows. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School honored 83 sophomores, juniors and seniors at its annual Academic Breakfast in April. Students honored have earned a[Read More…]
