Migrant school program aids children learning English
Valenciano cites that about one third of migrant children speak only Spanish and the program focuses on English literacy to break migrancy cycles. Officials note dropout rates among migrant students are high due to limited English, poor self concept, and family support gaps, but some graduates return to visit and affirm ongoing schooling.
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Recycling gains push for yard waste recycling
Mielke notes recycling accounts for 18 percent of buried garbage while yard waste is a natural recyclable resource. Agema says disposal firms are exploring yard waste alternatives for customers as a new law prompts action.
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Agema
Mahar
Wal Mart Sam's Club plans spark local development debate
Plans for a Wal Mart and Sam's Club in Matteson trigger talks on a new 2.1 acre site including an 8000 square foot bank building and 37800 square foot parking area for 78 cars with drive in service. Final plan commission approval set for Aug 17 while open date depends on paperwork and weather.
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Tax shifts amid reassessment stir in Cook County
Tax bills show large increases after the latest reassessment with many owners facing up to 70 percent higher charges. Rosewell urges residents to attend local government hearings and file appeals, noting about 60 percent success in Board of Appeals reductions. Quinn promotes teabag protests and a countywide tax relief referendum, with plans to challenge Dunne if possible.
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Night Out event invites Old Meadow Road residents
Night Out initiates neighborhood gathering on Old Meadow Road between Sunflower and Spring, with lawn chairs and coolers urged. Subdivisions Apple Oak Woodgate Lincoln Terrace Glenridge Cricket Hill join, as officers Prohaska and LaBarre patrol to answer questions and hand out crime prevention materials. Association officers will also provide materials and later meet Deputy Chief Burnson to organize watches. call Cindy McMurtrey at 748 1821 for details.
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Sunflower Road
Spring Lane
Matteson Police
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Jim LaBarre
Larry Burnson
Cindy McMurtrey
Towns weigh curbside recycling plans amid Park Forest pilot
Richton and Matteson officials begin studying curbside recycling options linked to Park Forest when Star Disposal trucks collect recyclables. Matteson plans a task force after talks with recycling expert Michelle Crumrine while Park Forest and Homewood start a year long single family home curbside program with distributed bins.
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Richton Park
Park Forest
David Dorgan
Daniel Dubruiel
Matteson Community Relations Commission
Michelle Crumrine
Homewood
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