Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010.  Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a landmark measure to make college more affordable for millions of Americans, and create jobs that stay in the U.S., at no cost to taxpayers. The House passed the bill, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act, by[Read More…]

Group Interpretation team members perform “Protestants Cry, Too” for Marian Catholic students in the Library. Actors include Mary Lou Herbias (Calumet City), Jaime Patriarca (Park Forest), Jonathan Williamsen (Steger), Conor Keane (Oak Forest), Kiayla Jackson (Sauk Village), Jaboukie Young-White (Harvey), Kyle Fitzgerald (Park Forest), and Adam King (Lansing). Not pictured[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Huth Middle School eighth grade student Sydney Pickens competed at the Chicago Area Regional Science Fair and garnered an Outstanding Award for her project, Got Milk??? Sydney advances to the State Science Fair. Seventh grade student Sophia Lam also garnered an Outstanding Award for her project, Which Fruit[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Representatives from Governors State University will host information sessions for certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Educational Administration with coursework leading to Type 75 Certification. Registration in programs beginning Fall 2010 ensures completion of a graduate program prior to state mandated changes to principal[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Amanda Godin, a teacher at Matteson School District 162’s Indiana School, received a grant for $1,278 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources-Conservation Foundation. The grant will support Indiana School’s gifted students’ ongoing work in the Wetland Biodiversity Project at the Central Park wetlands. The funds will be[Read More…]

Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central High School’s Drama Club will perform Alice in Wonderland. The play is directed by Rick Rapp and performances are April 15 and 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Adults: $5 Students: $3 Cast members include: Alice – Amber Johnson White Rabbit –[Read More…]

Super Fan and Alumni Parent, Walt Edmisten, along with Kerri Evans ’96, Cristin Evans ’99, and Laura Grossi ’02 enjoy the festivities at Marian Madness. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Leadership Center is the site for the eighth annual “Marian Madness” NCAA Tournament celebration on Saturday,[Read More…]

Above ar Students who attended the reception for the High School Art Exhibition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Talented artists from four south suburban area high schools have their creative vision on display at Prairie State College (PSC). The annual high school art exhibit, entitled “Creative Vision,” features 46 artists[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Michael Carr was driving around the city of Chicago when the colors jumped out at him. He saw a beautiful multicolored door on an abandoned building and had to photograph it. Now his photograph, "Hinged." is showcased in an exhibit at Governors[Read More…]

Pictured from left to right: front row: Jeremias Roman, Jacqueline Reyna, and Cheree Morris, and back row: Eric Freudenberg, Michael Baratta, Krista Boehm, Joseph Swanson, and Michael Maluta. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College student Jeremias Roman wants to be a lawyer, and he just added some good[Read More…]