WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010.  Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments [Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Richton Park recently presented Prairie State College (PSC) with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) refund check at the PSC Board of Trustees meeting on February 23, held off-site at the Village of Richton Park. Pictured from left to right are Mark Fazzini,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be offering free community classes on Saturday, March 6. Among the class offerings are: linear algebra, computer science, reading, physical fitness, hands-on-cooking, chorus and personal finance. Participants can sign up for a single class or all three.[Read More…]

Marian Catholic junior Adam King and sophomore Zach Henry placed third in Humorous Duet Acting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) King & Nunn, Performance in Round among IHSA’s best Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Performance in the Round continued its strong tradition with a Third Place IHSA State finish on Feb.[Read More…]

“Evidence of a Designer that Cares” painted by Alea N. Shea, student at Kankakee Community College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host the 2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition, from March 4 through 26, in the Visual Arts Gallery. This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity[Read More…]