Schools

Marian Catholic Hosts College Day

Among the panelists for Marian Catholic’s College Day were Amanda Meyer (Dyer, Ind.), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Carolyn Liesen (Chicago), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Anna Ceragioli (Flossmoor), a sophomore at Marquette University, and Joe Buoscio (Lynwood) a freshman at Loyola University Chicago. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Young alums[Read More…]

Children’s Auditions for ‘Wizard of Oz’ at GSU Center for Performing Arts

The Wizard of Oz is coming to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children interested in performing in “The Wizard of Oz” at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts can audition on Monday, February 7. Approximately 60 children’s roles are available for local[Read More…]

AACC signing

GSU Backs National Community College Agenda

Left to right: Lorine S. Samuels – Chair, GSU Board of Trustees; (standing) Linda Uzureau – Assistant to the President for Community College Partnerships; Elaine P. Maimon – President, Governors State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University (GSU) is Illinois’ first public university to sign a national[Read More…]

IEMA Kicks Off School Screening Program During Radon Action Month

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2011.  A $38,000 grant recently awarded to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will be used to help 50 Illinois school districts screen school buildings for the radioactive gas radon.  IEMA announced the screening program today as it kicked off a statewide observance of Radon Action Month during[Read More…]

PSC Student Named Tournament Champion in Two Forensics Competitions

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College Forensics team member Nadia Crawley recently picked up two tournament championship wins at competitions held in November and December. Crawley, of Lynwood, was named tournament champion in persuasive speaking at the Elgin Community College Tournament held November 19-20. Crawley also received fourth place in[Read More…]

Aeriel Robinson

PSC Students Win at Skyway Writing Competition

Aeriel Robinson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Prairie State College student Aeriel Robinson was a sophomore in high school, she wanted to discover more about her heritage and had many questions. Recently, she put those feelings down on paper and wrote a play. Robinson won first place for her[Read More…]

Prairie State College Announces Firefighter II and EMT Graduates

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) recently held ceremonies recognizing the graduates of the Firefighter II and the EMT programs. “The students who graduated from the fire academy and EMT program have chosen to go into a difficult field during a difficult economy and should be commended for the[Read More…]

PSC Faculty Featured in Next Art Exhibit

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) art faculty mentor and teach their students about photography, graphic design, and fine art. However, PSC’s art faculty also have distinguished careers as artists. An upcoming art exhibit will showcase their talents. In House IV will run January 10 through February 3[Read More…]

Forest Trail Chess Team Takes Honors

Forest Trail Middle School. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently won first place in the middle school division of the Mayor Daley’s 3rd Annual Chess Championship in Chicago. Five of the team’s players placed in the top ten. Team members include Matthew Ballard, Alex Godley, Whitney[Read More…]

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