Shortage of L-W coaches threatens programs
Lincoln Way High School may cut extracurriculars if vacated coaching posts cannot be filled from the faculty. Supt. Rosenquist reported 12 vacancies remain after several resignations, with family obligations cited. The IHSA requires certified teachers for coaches. board approved six resignations and six new hires, plus pay raises for coaches and department heads after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise
Faris
Lincoln Way High School
Lee Rosenquist
Board of Education
Rosenquist
Lincoln Way
Illinois High School Associ
Oldani Fights On in Tax Reform Drive for Ballot Vote
Manhattan township resident Joseph Oldani pushes a petition drive to place a local advisory referendum on the November ballot. He seeks to replace real estate property taxes with a county option for a local income tax. He has 38,609 signatures needed, with 1,000 gathered so far, and aims to reach 25,000 on 1,000 sheets. He already had 500 plus signatures Friday and faces a tight deadline in August.
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Manhattan
Joseph Oldani
Oldani
Will County
Illinois General Assembly
Dldani
Lyman Tieman
Bill Craig
Dial-a-ride Township adds second transit van
Frankfort township expands Dial-a-ride with a new 15 passenger van acquired through Region I Area Agency on Aging at a cost of 14300 dollars. Supervisor Glenn Coburn says the 1982 Dodge joins a 1978 van to boost service for seniors and general riders within Frankfort township. Rides, arranged a day ahead at 469-4907, cost 50 cents each way and cover trips to nutrition programs, doctors, shopping, and other activities.
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Frankfort Township
Area ‘Agency On Aging
Frankfort
Glenn Coburn
Coburn
Slim odds for bus line return to Frankfort area
RTA officials say the Lincoln Way area will not see restored RTA funded buses soon. Richard Brazda notes restoration is tied to ridership and available funding, with no immediate plans for Frankfort, Mokena, or nearby communities. Three months of resumed service planning could occur where ridership supports it.
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RTA
Lincoln Way
Richard Brazda
Chicago
Frankfort
Mo‘kena
Ride
Auy
Safeway
Stillas
Branda
District 161 tentative budget set for 1992 83
Summit Hill school district posts a tentative budget of 3.1 million dollars for 1992 83, down 286 212 from last year. The plan features a roughly 150 000 education fund deficit despite 110 000 in program cuts. Assistant Superintendent Julian Rogus cites a reduced site and construction fund and notes no new construction is planned. State aid remains a key uncertainty, with August likely to reveal final figures. The budget totals 3,172,172 with allocations in education operation and maintenance bond interest transportation and other funds.
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Summit Hill
Julian Rogus
Rogus
Lincoln Way board faces criticism over paint bid decision
Lincoln Way high school board drew fire for awarding an $8,271 contract to Jay Kay Painting, not the low bidder at $8,090 from Carl Hanson Decorating Inc. Supt. Rosenquist defended the choice citing prior work and quality. Opposing member John Brooks called the vote unfair and warned bidders may retreat.
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Lincoln Way High School Board of Education
Jay Kay
Carl Hanson Decorating Inc
John Brooks
Chuck Dennison
Hanson Decorating
Lincoln Way
Dennison
Rialto
Joliet
Rosenquist
Hanson
Rossenquist
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IHSA
Steve Little
Jay Johnson
James High
Timothy Madlay
Carol Schmitt
Mary Lou Golf
Ronald Vavrinek
Robert Romadka
Lynn Smith
Charles Warner
Joseph Miller
Leon Aylward
Mark Zuchowski
L-W
Fran Schweitzer
Lisa Sciacero
Star Publications
Jerry Marmazewicz
Agatine
Oaseoan
natin + alfore
Star
Jraxda
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