–(BUSINESS WIRE)–August can be a stressful time for teens and tweens, as they prepare to face another school year – and with it, new social and academic pressures. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America recently released a survey showing that the number one reason for teenage drug and alcohol abuse[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Vocalists and instrumentalists who want to perform with a group have several options at Prairie State College. All ensembles begin the week of August 25 unless otherwise noted. Musicians interested in performing standard symphonic literature are encouraged to join the Wind Ensemble. Directed by Phillip Crews, the[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–It is back-to-school time and many young people are saying goodbye to their families and heading off to college. Others, however, are making the journey alone: thousands of foster care teens who have “aged out” of the system. For many of these youth, education has been the one promising[Read More…]

BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When parents decide to enroll their child in child care, the decision can be quite challenging. However, the choice will be easier if parents are confident that the providers are well trained, experienced and professional, and that the provider has created a safe environment for children, according to William[Read More…]

Inter Press Service By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail* BAQUBA, Aug 5 (IPS) – A massive military operation in Diyala province has underscored the military and political gains by the Sahwa militia, despite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s earlier attempts to thwart them. Maliki has now apparently come around to involving[Read More…]

FLINT, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kettering University in Flint, Mich., has once again been ranked as a “Best Midwestern College” by “The Princeton Review.” Kettering is one of 159 institutions receiving the Best in the Midwest designation in the 2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region school selections. Kettering has consistently been on the[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The nation may be experiencing a cooling economy, but it’s apparent that the economy on the college campus quad is booming. In findings released today, Alloy Media + Marketing’s 8th annual College Explorer, powered by Harris Interactive®, show this wave of students’ spending habits, spheres of influence and[Read More…]

The South Suburban Emergency Response Team has a new armored vehicle. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Emergency Response Team [SSERT] has a brand new toy to help combat crime. The Lenco BearCat® armored vehicle has a gun turret on top and several gun ports around the vehicle.[Read More…]

School District 163’s board will meet Monday evening. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Board of Education for School District 163 will meet Monday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a Finance Committee meeting that starts at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley established a program to develop an interest in the legislative process for high school students. “Faces of the Future” includes sessions on topics and issues important on all levels of government, from local government to world issues. The intent of the program is to[Read More…]