Places First in Performance in the Round Event and Four Other Events RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2018 By: Richard Barry Southland College Prep Charter High School, a new Richton Park, Illinois public charter high school, won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Regional Individual Speech Event tournament hosted[Read More…]
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Spartan Cheer Captures 21st At IHSA State Championships
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cheer squad from Marian Catholic High School captured 21st in competition for IHSA championships. Marian Catholic scored 72.22 on Feb. 2 at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, earning a top 25 finish in State with the 21st best score in the Medium Division of the[Read More…]
University of Chicago Students Protest Steve Bannon on Friday, February 2
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2018 By: Corbin Page, [email protected] Student groups at University of Chicago will gather to protest scheduled appearance of Steve Bannon for second week in a row on Friday, February 2, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Booth School of Business. 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago.[Read More…]
Chinese Studies Program at DePaul University to Welcome Year of the Dog at Feb. 16 Gala
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Li Jin Chinese New Year is all about family, food and firecrackers. This year, it’s also about Fido. The holiday, also known as Lunar New Year throughout Asia, begins on Feb. 16 and it’s the “Year of the Dog” based on the Chinese astrological signs[Read More…]
Illinois School Benefits From Chicago Blackhawks Programs
Program encourage recreational reading, healthy living, exercise and team work PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS –(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2018 By: Richard Barry What does a hockey game’s rare “hat trick play” have in common with the tricks played by the central character in Dr. Seuss’ children’s classic, The Cat in the Hat? Answer:[Read More…]
Seeking Star Awards Nominations for the Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018. South Suburban College is seeking nominations for The Star Awards, which will be presented at the 10th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference being held at South Suburban College on Friday, March 16. The two awards recognize women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities[Read More…]
Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on February 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Alexandra Glumac The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Legendary Music Program
VIVID 2018 gala and performances to mark two major milestones for Chicago College of Performing Arts CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) will mark 150 years of its music conservatory and the 20th anniversary of its theatre conservatory on March 14 at the University’s Auditorium[Read More…]
Students from Park Forest Celebrate Commencement Weekend at Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Northern Illinois University celebrated commencement weekend, December 16 and 17. Included among the more than 1,450 graduates were three students from Park Forest. Tribuana Jones, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Iesha Rogers earn a Bachelor of Science, in Public Health[Read More…]
Angel Hannah of Park Forest Named to Northern Illinois University Fall 2017 Dean’s List
DeKalb, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Angel Hannah of Park Forest was recently named to Northern Illinois University Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Angel is a graduate of Rich Central High School. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0[Read More…]
