RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, (center) joined faculty and administrators in welcoming alumni from more than 49 colleges and universities from around the U.S. who attended a recent reunion at the school. Among the Southland graduates who attended the reunion[Read More…]
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Matteson District 162 Announces Spelling Bee Winners
Richton Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Kian De Guzman, 11, a 5th grade student at the Sauk Elementary School, Richton Park, took first place in the Matteson School District 162’s annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Carter, 13, in 7th grade at the O. W. Huth Middle School, Matteson, was the second place winner[Read More…]
A Night of Spanish Culture Featured at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 6
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 – For one night only on Saturday, February 6, GSU’s Center for Performing Arts will feature three styles of Spanish Dance in a celebration of Ensemble Español’s 40th Anniversary. The Chicago-based company uses Maurice Ravel’s most popular “Bolero” and the work of contemporary choreographer, RON[Read More…]
Terry L. Chambers Joins Prairie State College TRiO Student Support Services
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Terry L. Chambers director, Student Support Services/TRiO Programs. In that role, he provides direct oversight and supervision of all activities and collaborative efforts in accordance with the established goals and objectives of the TRiO grant project. He is responsible for[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 28, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Shootings on Westwood Dr., Creates Unit To Address Gun Violence
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to a concern raised by a reader, eNews Park Forest made inquiry regarding reported incidents of shots fired in mid-January on Westwood Drive. The response from Deputy Chief Chris Mannino follows: The Park Forest Police Department is investigating two shootings on the 100 block of[Read More…]
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Valentine Dance in Park Forest
Park Forest Recreation and Parks and Wright Fit Coaching presents: Getting To the Heart of the Matter Valentine Dance Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On behalf of American Heart Month, come out Friday February 12, 2016 from 7pm-10pm to Dinning on The Green, 349 Main St., Park Forest, IL, 60466 for a night of[Read More…]
What Iowa and New Hampshire Do, and Do Not, Predict About the November Election
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg While lots of media attention is given every four years to the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary election, those events appear to be only minimal predictors at best of what else will occur in the presidential contests. The first-in-the-nation status of the New[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 19, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Village Board To Meet In Executive Session At 6 PM
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received notice early this afternoon that the village board will meet in a special rules meeting this evening at 6 p.m. to adjourn to executive session. The reason listed on the agenda follows: “The purpose of the meeting is to adjourn to executive session[Read More…]
