Jay Hochstetler is living a boyhood dream. Now a trainer, the 29-year-old has a horse running in the Breeders Crown Final next weekend.
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Rich Township 227 Students Heading for 26 Module Classes Instead of 8 Period Days
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Instead of 8 school periods a day, students at Rich Township School District 227 this year will find that school days are now broken into 26 modules, each 20-minutes long. The District is launching a new schedule for the 2020-21 school year called Flex Mod Scheduling. These “mods”[Read More…]
This Week in Cubs and White Sox News: Draft Coverage
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After completing the first round of the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft on Wednesday, the Cubs and Sox completed rounds two through five on Thursday in Secaucus, New Jersey. The White Sox used all of their overall picks on pitching. Most notably, with the 47th[Read More…]
Cubs and Sox Make Their First Selections in MLB Amateur Draft
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As we inch a little closer to a possible baseball season, the MLB Amateur Draft kicked off on Wednesday with the first round held in Secaucus, New Jersey. With the 11th overall pick, the White Sox selected left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet out of the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors All Battling COVID-19 by Lighting Up Spartan Stadium, Mattio Field Friday
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic honored healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers Friday night by lighting up Spartan Stadium and Dave Mattio Field. #LightsForTheFight
Rich Township 227 to Close All Buildings Effective Monday for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas sent a letter Saturday to students and families of School District 227 regarding plans for the closure of schools effective Monday, March 16, 2020. “Governor Pritzker has directed all Illinois School districts to close starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020,” the superintendent said[Read More…]
Could Cubs and Padres Make a Move? What Does the Future Hold for Bryant and Contreras?
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While some might not call an 84-78 season a disappointment, it was on the Northside of Chicago. For the Cubs and an offensive firepower that included Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Javier Baez, and Willson Contreras, it very well was. While you can’t[Read More…]
Governors State Homecoming Events to Run Through Oct. 26
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Billed as 50 years in the Making, Governors State University is celebrating 2019 Homecoming with a week’s worth of fun and exciting events, including soccer and basketball games, and an inaugural Sneaker Ball. Iconic 70s rock band Jefferson Starship launched the celebration with a show for the generations on Saturday,[Read More…]
Sox Topple Tigers in Season Finale
By Stevie Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the offseason just nine innings away, the White Sox (71-89) looked to finish their season on the positive side on Sunday afternoon, September 29, against the division doormat Detroit Tigers (47-113) at Guaranteed Rate Field on the South Side. Left-hander Ross Detwiler (3-5 6.85),[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School to Host Open House Wednesday
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will hold an Open House on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event, open to the public, is especially intended for prospective 7th and 8th-grade students and parents who are considering choosing Marian Catholic for their children’s education. Administrators, faculty, staff, and[Read More…]
