NIH-funded analysis of Chicago program shows lifetime economic benefits exceed initial costs Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011.  An early education program for children from low-income families is estimated to generate $4 to $11 of economic benefits over a child’s lifetime for every dollar spent initially on the program, according to a[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday called on the leaders of over 300 colleges and universities to become ‘better stewards of taxpayer dollars’ by doing more to ensure those investments are matched with student achievement. Durbin called on schools to make certain students are completing degrees[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School published a statement on its Web site, "Marian Catholic will be closed Wednesday, February 2nd due to the weather. All activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and warm in these blizzard conditions!"

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received the following statement from Prairie State College, "PSC is closed due to weather reopening on Thursday, Feb. 3."

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Today, the White House opened applications to the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career by going to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement and submitting an application. The[Read More…]

Dylan Allen. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Dylan Allen, a seven-year resident of Park Forest with a 3.0 GPA who loves Forensics and Yoga. Thanks to Kevin Kredens, Publicity Liaison, Head Coach[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Collegiate table tennis competition comes to Governors State University on Saturday, February 19 with theNational Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Tournament. More than 50 competitors from eight schools will compete for the regional championship and the chance to attend the National Championship in April. The competition of[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. On the heels of the Oscar nominations, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALA-IL) today announced a contest for aspiring teen film makers.  The second annual “Illinois High School Radon Video Contest” offers high school students an opportunity to compete[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment fair for people interested in jobs and internship opportunities in education and related fields Current students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend. Potential employers are also invited to register as participants. This[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Following the Science Fair at Illinois School in Park Forest, three Illinois School students will progress to the Regional Science Fair on March 12 at Unity Junior High in Cicero. The students include seventh grader Jordan Lampkin and eighth graders Jordan Talley and Daniel Evans Jr.