Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rockets’ first Scholastic Bowl tournament was held last week and they now have a 2 and 0 record. The Varsity team, led by captain Nicole Montovalo, dispatched their first opponent with a score of 106-44. The second round match against rival Rich Central was a nail biter,[Read More…]
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IDOT, ISP and Tollway Kickstart ‘Ice and Snow-Take it Slow’ Campaign
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today stressed safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway crews and Illinois State Police (ISP) have partnered to implement the state’s frontline winter crews and to ensure emergency equipment is[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–American Education Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. Education is essential to our success as both a people and a Nation. During American Education Week, we rededicate ourselves to providing a complete and competitive education for every student, from cradle through career. In an increasingly interconnected world, our leadership and prosperity depend on the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Illinois’ Free Medicare Counseling Service
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. On Monday, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed the week of November 15-19 as Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Week in Illinois, highlighting the nearly 300,000 hours of free counseling provided by SHIP volunteers to Illinois’ Medicare beneficiaries. “People across Illinois have trouble applying for the medical care they[Read More…]
Marian Catholic 2010-11 First-Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized for their efforts,[Read More…]
U.S. Students Study in Growing Number of Countries and in Less Traditional Locations
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010. U.S. students studied in significantly greater numbers in less traditional destinations in 2008-2009, according to the new Open Doors survey report released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with funding from the U.S. Department of State. Over half of the top 25 study destinations[Read More…]
IEMA Launches Video Game to Teach Children About Preparedness, Earthquake Safety
BENTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010. Seizing on the popularity of video games among children and teenagers, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today unveiled a video game that offers a fun way for young people to learn about emergency preparedness and earthquake safety. A group of fifth graders at Benton Grade School[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest November 15, 2010
As Park Foresters begin to feel winter’s chill, a blast from the sultry day’s of summer. The temperature on First Midwest Bank’s sign read 98° on August 10. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 15, 2010. Hard to believe that the holiday season is right around the corner. When doing[Read More…]
Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Bill Miller to Perform at PSC
Bill Miller. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Bill Miller will perform his original Native American songs at Prairie State College (PSC). The performance will be held on Monday, November 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the college’s Pioneer Café, located on the main campus at[Read More…]
