PALATINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today visited William Rainey Harper College to announce nearly $8 million in state capital funds that will enable the college to begin designing the renovation of the Engineering and Technology Center, as well as the replacement of the Hospitality Facility. The funding, which is[Read More…]
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More Than 10 Million New Teachers Needed to Fill Education Goals, UN Warns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 October 2010 – The United Nations marked World Teachers’ Day today with top officials calling on governments to make up a projected deficit of over 10 million teachers by 2015 and stressing the crucial role teachers play in recovery from natural disasters and conflict. “Without sufficient numbers of[Read More…]
Marian Topples Crete-Monee for Playoff-Clinching Victory
Mentor Dave Mattio (right) prevailed over pupil Jerry Verde (left) as two ESCC Hall of Famers met Friday in a 31-27 Spartan nonconference victory at Crete-Monee. Marian’s Wes Fleming (center) waits for the coin toss. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Crete was the city of Big Shouders on Friday night. That’s[Read More…]
Rotary Supports Literacy in the Community with Annual Dictionary Project
Erika Patterson (Principal), Dr. Azza AbuGisisa, Christel Allen, Kelly Nichols-Brown, Tiffani Graham, James Settles, Sr., Elizabeth Kiefor (3rd grade teacher). Not seen Gene Sparing (camera man). Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rotary Club of Park Forest is proud to begins the Rotary’s annual Dictionary Project. The Rotary clubs of Park Forest, Matteson, Chicago[Read More…]
CenterPoint at Governors State to Offer Illinois International/Global Business Certificate Courses
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting a five-day course that prepares participants for the State of Illinois Certificate in International Business and Certified Global Business Professional Series. Classes will take place on October 28 and 29, and November 11, 12, and 19, on Governors State University’s[Read More…]
Two Rich Central High School Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the nearly[Read More…]
PSC and GSU Sign New Dual Degree Agreement
Dr. Eric Radtke, president of PSC, and Dr. Elaine Maimon, president of GSU (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ready for an educational journey that begins in Chicago Heights and moves to University Park? Prairie State College (PSC) and Governors State University (GSU) officials signed a new Dual Degree Program agreement[Read More…]
District 163 Students Plan a Special Touch To Veteran’s Day
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– District 163 students will commemorate Veteran’s Day this year in a unique manner. All students will view a broadcast featuring interviews of World War II veterans that were conducted by students in the District’s fourth/fifth grade honors class last spring. During a Veteran’s Day ceremony in the[Read More…]
Rich East Freshman Places Sixth at Cross Country Invitational
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Janiah Jones, a freshman at Rich East High School, placed sixth in the frosh/soph race at the Larry Roland Rocket Cross Country Invitational on Thursday. Her time was 22:40 on the 3.017-mile course. Deasia Garrett of Rich South was the fresh/soph winner with a time of 19:48. Senior team captain Jazzmen[Read More…]
Marian Improves To 3-0 in ESCC With OT Win Over Notre Dame
Marian’s defense pitched a first-half shutout Friday, then blocked a PAT in overtime to key a 21-20 overtime victory over Notre Dame in the ESCC. (Photo Supplied) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This is becoming a habit for Marian junior Jason Martinez. Having blocked a punt to key a one-point win at[Read More…]
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