The Rich South Jazz Ensemble. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich South High School Jazz Ensemble will attend the Prairie State College 11th annual Jazz Festival on Thursday, February 18, the school reports.
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Governors State University Receives $4.9 Million Department of Labor Grant
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University announced today that it was awarded a $4.9 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The competitive grant was one of only 55 awarded nationwide. Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the grant will help provide training and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Advances 6 Entries to IHSA State
Members of the Marian Catholic Performance in the Round group rehearse after school while coach Mark Donaway looks on. The team heads to Peoria on Thursday to compete in the IHSA State Championship. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Williamsen, Wlos sectional champs for 3rd place Marian Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jonathan Williamsen (Steger) captured[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Junior Wins Video Contest
Laura Jansen ’11 worked on her award-winning video in the computer lab at Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center awards Laura Jansen First Prize Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center of Seattle, WA sponsored the Just Video Contest for high school juniors and seniors.[Read More…]
Rich South High School To Host Blood Drive with Life Source Blood Center
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich South High School will host a blood drive with Life Source Blood Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The drive will take place in the Wrestling Room. To schedule your appointment please contact Mr. Pipikios at 708.679.3165 or at [email protected]. Donors[Read More…]
School District 204 Hopes Signs Shame State into Paying Debt
(Photo: chicagopressrelease.com) Aurora, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Indian Prairie Unit District 204 hopes a little shame goes a long way toward making the state pay its growing debt. Every sign at each of the district’s 33 schools now tells anyone who passes by “The state of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million.” The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors January 2010 Students of Month
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for January. Following is a listing by department: Leadership Emmaus: Michael Glenn (Tinley Park). Business: Ariel Watts (Olympia Fields).Computer: Carlee Wieser (Schererville), Laura Jansen (Homewood). English: Joseph Wlos (Crete), Jacqueline Silverman (Munster), Erica Prskalo (Chicago), Scott[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Workshop in March
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a Prior Learning Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.[Read More…]
Concerned Parents Want Help to Save Talala Elementary School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education has announced that it will reduce the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Concerned parents, staff and community members are invited to voice their input during the public comment portion of the meeting. The district has announced the possible[Read More…]
Preschool Screening at GSU’s Family Development Center
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center at Governors State University will hold informational meetings and preschool screenings monthly for admission into prekindergarten programs beginning in Fall 2010. Children ages three, four, and five are eligible for admission into the full and half day, three and five day prekindergarten programs.[Read More…]
