University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center at Governors State University will offer Early Head Start, a free, comprehensive program for low-income families, beginning in June 2010. The Early Head Start program at GSU provides specialized support services to qualified pregnant mothers and children, up to their third birthday, who[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Recent graduates seeking their first position or experienced professionals searching for a new opportunity can network and explore job opportunities at the Prairie State College (PSC) Spring Job Fair. The job fair will be held on Tuesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School announced its 2009-10 Third-Quarter Honor Roll. Many students, in addition to their studies, participate in athletics, fine arts, service projects, and student government, the school reports. Students receiving honors follow, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest:  Eric Ayala, Lauren Banks, Lauren[Read More…]

From left to right: Liuzhen Zheng, team coach Dr. T.J. Wang, Yi Chen, Xiaoke Yi, Wnyi Liang, and Xini Zhang. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s first intercollegiate sports team is headed for national competition. The GSU Women’s Table Tennis team has been invited to compete in the[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Vacation Education at Governors State University provides a unique opportunity for current GSU students, college students home for the summer, and those wishing to learn more and add to their qualifications. The courses offered during this special summer program vary in subject and content from trauma and[Read More…]

MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today visited the future site of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities’ Riverfront Campus to break ground on the renovation of approximately 60,000 square feet of space for the new campus that will create 2,000 new jobs and triple university enrollment. In December, Governor Quinn visited[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School reports that the boys varsity baseball team defeated Hillcrest today 10-5. The Rockets travel to Shepard High School tomorrow, May 31, for a 4:30 p.m. game.

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School reports that the boys varsity baseball team fell to Thornwood High School 13 to 7 in a 4:30 p.m. game played at Thornwood Monday.

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says time is running out to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid if students would like to be considered for state Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants.  That’s because eligible applications are up nearly 37 percent over last year, according[Read More…]

The media center at Illinois School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Four schools in Matteson School District 162 were named 2009 Spotlight Schools by the Illinois State Board of Education. The schools include Arcadia School in Olympia Fields, Matteson School in Matteson, Sauk School in Richton Park, and Huth Middle[Read More…]