Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will offer Adult Technology Literacy evening classes for the community during March, April and May. Coordinated by Stephanie Lloyd, Algonquin Primary Center principal, and Susan Hoffer, assistant to the IT manager and technology curriculum specialist, the classes focus on Microsoft Office[Read More…]

David Eanes and Valerie Nicholson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When the Prairie State College (PSC) music department needed music stands, he bought them. When 700 Chicago area students came to PSC for the Jazz Fest, he volunteered his time. When the Tall Arts Grass Association needed a board member,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Mar. 1 – In response to historic student debt levels and high unemployment rates among young people, Vice President Joe Biden’s Task Force on the Middle Class unveiled a new report on Feb. 26 that recommends increasing college grant aid, making loan debt more manageable and investing in community colleges.[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010.  Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments [Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Richton Park recently presented Prairie State College (PSC) with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) refund check at the PSC Board of Trustees meeting on February 23, held off-site at the Village of Richton Park. Pictured from left to right are Mark Fazzini,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be offering free community classes on Saturday, March 6. Among the class offerings are: linear algebra, computer science, reading, physical fitness, hands-on-cooking, chorus and personal finance. Participants can sign up for a single class or all three.[Read More…]

Marian Catholic junior Adam King and sophomore Zach Henry placed third in Humorous Duet Acting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) King & Nunn, Performance in Round among IHSA’s best Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Performance in the Round continued its strong tradition with a Third Place IHSA State finish on Feb.[Read More…]

“Evidence of a Designer that Cares” painted by Alea N. Shea, student at Kankakee Community College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host the 2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition, from March 4 through 26, in the Visual Arts Gallery. This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010.  This week, legislation sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) which prevents a significant number of Illinois’ at-risk children from losing access to high quality preschool and developmental services was passed out of the House Elementary and Secondary Eduction Committee.  The bill preserves the Preschool[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010.  Today, President Obama signed an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the White House East Room.  This event demonstrates the President’s strong appreciation for the historic role these institutions have played in educating our citizens and the Administration’s[Read More…]