Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest has a new Girl Scout Troop at Talala Elementary School. As part of the South Suburban Forest Trails Association, the new troop is off to a great start. Talala’s parents expressed interest in more after school activities for the students at the school. The Girl[Read More…]
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PSC to Host Family Halloween Party
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and more at Prairie State College (PSC). The 13th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Nationally Award Winning Poets to Appear at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two nationally recognized poets will share their poetry with Prairie State College (PSC) students and community members during a reading and discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room located on PSC’s main[Read More…]
Marian Honors 60 for Academic Perfection
Sophomore Summer Fields (Richton Park) receives her Academic Letter from President Sr. Judine Hilbing on Thursday at the Marian Catholic High School Academic Breakfast to honor students with a GPA of 4.0 for consecutive semesters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School awarded 60 Academic Letters to sophomores,[Read More…]
Rep. Cynthia Soto Visits PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Representative Cynthia Soto (D-4th District), chair of the higher education appropriations committee, is greeted by Prairie State College students, faculty, staff, and administrators during her recent visit to the college. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Painting Exhibition at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Faith Journey," a solo exhibition of paintings by Patricia Watkins, will be on display from October 26 to November 2, at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University. The opening reception is Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are[Read More…]
Applications now Available for Two IDNR Educational Grants
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Division of Education and The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) are working together to offer the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant and the Rain Garden Initiative grant programs for 2009. Educators and youth group leaders may apply for up to $600 from[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Says Colleges of Education Must Improve for Reforms to Succeed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today called for America’s colleges of education to dramatically change how they prepare the next generation of teachers so that they are ready to prepare their future students for success in college and careers. Noting that America’s schools will need[Read More…]
Tenth Anniversary of “Lights On Afterschool” Calls Attention to Importance of Afterschool Programs Nationwide
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. Today, at more than 7,500 events across the country and at military bases worldwide, Lights On Afterschool’s tenth anniversary is being celebrated in a coordinated drive emphasizing the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families and communities. The Empire State Building in New York City[Read More…]
Obama Administration Expands Efforts to Improve School Meals and Children’s Health
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 21, 2009 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Obama Administration is expanding the HealthierUS School Challenge. Originally established to recognize elementary schools that are creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, the Challenge will now be[Read More…]
