Several students from Park Forest and the area are excelling in their colleges: Trinity Price Donay Lewis, Brandon Spence, and Nasir Bailey.
Schools
South Suburban Custodian Sergio Nuno Is LifeChanger of the Year Nominee
Sergio Nuno, a custodian serving Matteson School District 162, emerges as a standout nominee for the national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Rich Township High School Hosts The 50th Big Dipper Basketball Tournament of the Stars
The 50th Annual Big Dipper Basketball Tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever and begins on Tuesday, December 26.
Four Southland College Prep Scholars Garner $1 Million in QuestBridge Scholarships
Four Southland College Prep seniors have been awarded together over $1 million in full QuestBridge National scholarships.
Park Forest Principal Honored For Leading Illinois School To Earn ISBE Exemplary Designation
The students at the Park Forest school on Illinois Street earned ISBE exemplary designation, with much credit going to Dr. Shernita Mays.
Nehemiah Lomax Part of NCAA Qualifying UW-Whitewater Football Team
Park Forest native Nehemiah Lomax competes with UW-Whitewater Warhawks in NCAA Division III Playoffs. Watch the live stream!
What A Former Roller Rink is Now at SD 162
Matteson School District, 162 & Southland College Prep students now have access to a multi-purpose facility on campus – A former roller rink.
“Real Greeks Read” Coming to Illinois School
This Thursday, members of the ‘Divine Nine’ will be at Illinois Shool to encourage learning and literacy in ‘Real Greeks Read!’
Marian Catholic Athletes Commit
Spartan athletes commit: Jordan Bailey to Bethel University, Madison Davis to Western Illinois, Jasmine Venson to Hampton University.
Community College Enrollment Surges in Illinois
Illinois community college enrollment grows for second consecutive year, with growth of 5.7% according to the ICCB report.