Mokena District 159 Maintains Academic Grouping Plan
The district will keep its academic grouping plan. A Ben Cabay Construction bid of 10,648 dollars was accepted for a walk-in freezer at Willowcrest School, cheaper than district maintenance. Superintendent Garritano reported Willowcrest window replacement progress with ongoing work.
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Ben Cabay
Willowcrest School
Ray Garritano
Cathay Construction
Garritano
Willowcrest
Joliet Junior College Auditions For Equus This Week
Joliet junior college opens auditions for its first production of the year, Equus, with roles for five principal men, four principal women, and six flexible actors. Auditions run 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm Monday and Tuesday in the fine arts theater on the Joliet main campus.
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Joliet Junior College
Fine Arts
JJC
Linda Neuzil
Peter Schaffer
Houbolt Avenue
Joliet
Ambulance pace prompts transport dispute and plans
Debate over ambulance routing follows state law requiring nearest hospital in life threatening cases. Vandenberg firm says eastward choices to Olympia Fields or South Suburban favored when equidistant, with Silver Cross in Tinley Park as alternative. Officials warn reallocation could affect revenues and future plans include a possible Mokena ambulance base and a funeral home rezoning at Wolfroad and Third Street with a plan commission meeting set for September 21.
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Facili
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Hazel Crest
Vandenberg
Tient
Olympia Fields
Tinley Park
Mokena Plan Commission
Vandenbergs
Wolfroad
Third Street
Plan Commission
Reading and computers head survey emphasis on reading
The district plans to focus this year on reading after a survey showed reading concerns. Superintendent Fanti noted low survey response but called it typical. The board discussed funding for Frankfort Square homeowners in a rate hike dispute with Prestwick Utilities and delayed action.
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Fanti
Frankfort Square Homeowners Association
Prestwick Utilities
Barbara Bergman
Indian Trail
Geri Lynn Higgins
Arbury Hills
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