Park Forest, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) is accepting applications for the 2010 General Assembly Scholarship Program. The scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition for the following universities: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago & Springfield) Chicago State University Eastern[Read More…]

State Rep. Al Riley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Update 2-6-10 2:37 p.m. Links corrected. Park Forest, IL.–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley will award eight individual one-year tuition waivers to students residing in the 38th District. Waivers are available for attendance at the University of Illinois (any campus), and any other Illinois public[Read More…]

University Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recently recognized 121 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Fall 2009 trimester. "Once again our students have shown just how truly dedicated and committed they are to their[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School announced honor roll for the second quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. GOLD HONOR ROLL {4.0 + } (seniors) Gabriel Stefan-Thomas Adams, Doris J. Arevalo, Katheryn E. Caldwell, Alexia  B. Caulker, Christopher Cooper, Juanicia Priscilla[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center and the College of Education at Governors State University are sponsoring an enriching and educational playgroup experience for infants, ages six months to two years old, and their parents. The program includes activities for infants designed to enhance physical and mental development using[Read More…]

Samuel Hazo serves as guest conductor at Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nationally renowned composer, Samuel R. Hazo, visited Marian Catholic High School recently, stepping in as guest conductor during the concert and symphonic bands practice period. Fine-tuning two of his original scores with Marian musicians, the animated[Read More…]

Marian Catholic High School Band Director Greg Bimm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools has named Greg Bimm a “Distinguished Service Award” winner for 2010. Nominated by school administrators, 25 recipients were chosen from a potential pool of more than 5,300 educators in[Read More…]

Pictured from left to right: Dr. André Halliburton, Tamika Montgomery, Max Hammond, Sarah Hein, Linda Zroskie, Dr. Christine Brooms, Alison Drake, Maureen Grady, Brian Garant, and Kevin Marks. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) takes great care in mentoring and evaluating its faculty during the tenure process.[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a graduate programs open house on Saturday, February 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Faculty, advisors, administrators, and current students will be on hand to discuss master’s degree programs in accounting, business administration (MBA),[Read More…]