District embraces new computer based learning across schools
District leaders see a tech driven shift in education with new teaching methods and visual, auditory, and hands on learning. Plans include smart classrooms, district wide networking, 22 teachers to pilot a classroom of the future and ongoing staff training to expand access to technology for students and the community.
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District 159
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Zell Sai
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Schmutzler
Tubilu’s bar cited for underage drinking amid village clash
Nine people were questioned after a 2 am brawl at Tubilu’s in Matteson, with many conflicting accounts and some intoxicated witnesses. Some said gang signs appeared, others denied it. A bouncer was arrested after a parking lot incident. The bar had been cited twice in 13 years for serving minors, a record highlighted by Village President Mark Stricker.
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Miler
Matteson
Matteson Liquor Commission
Mark Stricker
Tubilu's
Education funding rifts loom as districts brace for action
Forum L continues and lawmakers plan to compile input from hearings. Bloom Township High School District 206 Superintendent Ron Patton says state funding barely changed since 1985 with 5.893 million then and 5.895 million in 1995, leaving local taxpayers to cover the gap. The district cut about 7 million from its budget recently while Crete Monee District 2010 warns of 700000 debt this year and one million next year as it calls for accountability and swift legislative fixes.
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Ron Patton
Bloomship
Unding
Illinois
Ilinois
Patton
Springfield
Stephen Humphrey
Crete-Monee
Humphrey
Reynolds Testimony Details Fantasy Sex Claims In Court
Reynolds described his conversations with Beverly Heard as a mix of fantasy and reality about sex and school issues. He said he never had sex with Heard and admitted sending money, while denying obstruction or conspiracy, as he defended his actions under cross examination. He acknowledged being aroused by the phone chats and claimed Heard fabricated some details to pressure him for money and favors.
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Hyland
Reynolds
Ennis
Sara Rodriguez
Tennessee
Heard
Reynolds Rey Hyland
Beverly
Circuit Court
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Suria
McIntyre
Beverly Heard
Minois
Hyland Read
Adam
Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
Lawson
Congress
Gel Heard
Pfiel pleads in Will County murder case details emerge
Pfiel accepts a life sentence under a plea agreement avoiding possible death penalty. Prosecutors Marsha Norskog and the Pfiel family say they agreed to terms to spare the raped victim from testifying. Defence cites family desire to stop further harm and notes Pfiel’s mental state per psychologist reports. Judge Lechnar ruled Pfiel competent to stand trial. reports remain sealed.
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Sai Pfiel
Edward Jacquays
Jacquays
Will
Norskog
Priel
James Glasgow
Priel Pfiel
Crete
Glasgow
Will County Circuit Court
Rodney Lechnar
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