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Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU November 19

Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU on November 19, 2008. Get application here . (Graphic: ENEWSWPF from GSU flier) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host an Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on November 19, 2008. This is an all day FREE event that will feature a variety of presentations[Read More…]

Marian Honors September Students of Month

Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for September. Following is a listing by department: Business: Katelyn Hacker. Computer Science: Aron Reid. English: Anna Mitros, Bernadette Senick, Chloe Peterson, Chelsea Beckley. Foreign Language: Molly Dettman, Catherine Voll. Guidance: Kelly Liesse. Leadership Emmaus:[Read More…]

Marian Catholic AP Scholars Number 98

The Marian Catholic Marching Band won its 29th consecutive Illinois State championship in class on Saturday at Illinois State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School reports the school recently had 98 students named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of exceptional achievement on the[Read More…]

Nicor Expands Reading Program

NAPERVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nicor is proud to herald the return of Super Reader and the Adventures in Reading with Nicor program. Adventures in Reading with Nicor will launch during National Book Month and this year Nicor will add Aurora’s Smith School to the program. On Wednesday, October 15, Smith School’s K-3rd[Read More…]

How Would Jesus Vote?

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar During Sunday morning worship on Sept. 28, the Rev. Dan Fisher told his congregation at Trinity Baptist Church how to vote on Nov. 4 — an act of civil disobedience that he knew would endanger the[Read More…]

Revolver Tumbles from Top of Car

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A resident lost a revolver when he placed it on top of his car, forgot about it, and drove away from home recently. Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Herndon Street to investigate a report of a lost article. A resident reported[Read More…]

Lions Opening Eyes at Medfest Special Olympics

Lions Club members at the Medfest Special Olympics. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two members of the Park Forest Lions, Allen & Cheryl Warshaw, recently attended the Medfest Special Olympics Opening Eyes at the United Center. The Warshaws volunteered to do pretesting of eyes of the athletes. Both agreed it[Read More…]

Physical Therapy Degree Programs Information Session at GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programs information session on Wednesday, October 29, on the university’s main campus, located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. Scheduled to begin[Read More…]

PSC To Host Spooktacular Family Fun Fest on Halloween

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and much more at Prairie State College (PSC). The free family event will be held on Friday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the[Read More…]

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