University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recently recognized 137 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Winter 2010 trimester. "I’d like to congratulate each and every one of our undergraduate students who have shown an[Read More…]
Latest News
Fabulously Focused – Next Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery Exhibit
Fabulously Focused is coming to Tall Grass.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Fabulously Focused”, an exhibit of current works of Tall Grass Gallery Artists, will open on Friday, July 9, with a reception from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Eleven new artists have successfully completed the jurying process and were invited[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University Receives $6000 Local Tourism Grant
Al Sturges, one of the Sol-a-bration 2010 music organizers enjoys the event. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University recently received a $6,000 Local Tourism Marketing Grant from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote visitation and Summer Sol-a-Bration 2010 at[Read More…]
Job Hunters Boot Camp at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is teaming with Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) and other public and private organizations to provide resources to members of the community seeking employment and those looking to start their own business on Thursday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on GSU’s University[Read More…]
PSC Seeking Nominations for Hall of Honor
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During its 52-year history, Prairie State College (PSC) has employed many individuals who have committed time and energy to help shape its mission, values, and reputation both in the community and in the state. In order to pay tribute to those people, PSC is creating a Hall[Read More…]
Man Shot by BB Gun When He Confronts Late-Night Jaywalkers
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man was shot by a BB gun after he confronted three teenagers walking on Blackhawk Drive in the middle of the street. According to police, a man told them he was walking eastbound on Blackhawk Drive from Shabbona Drive when he saw three teenagers walking in[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for June 28, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 28, 2010
Etel Billig welcomes Business After Hours participants to the Illinois Theater Center. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2010. No need to travel far this upcoming 4th of July for a fun-filled holiday for the whole family. Just head over to Central Park in Park Forest for the annual parade,[Read More…]
Eric Clapton’s 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival Returns to Bridgeview for a Hot Day of Great Music
Jeff Beck at Saturday’s 2010 Crossoads Guitar Festival. (Photo: Anthony Dellaria) Bridgeview, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2010. Eric Clapton’s 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival returned to Bridgeview’s Toyota Park Saturday, June 26. The day-long love fest featured legendary guitarists and artistic collaborations by Eric and his friends for the benefit of Clapton’s Crossroads[Read More…]
Volunteers, Agencies Counter Misinformation About Oil Spill
PENSACOLA, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2010. Rumors have been spreading about the oil spill. Cancelled vacations, due to exaggerated rumors about dirty beaches, can cause a languishing economy in an otherwise pristine beach town. “Yes, there are tar balls here and there,” said Bianca Ephraim, a receptionist at the National Parks Service,[Read More…]
