Parents claim park program issues and a trustees pledge
A letter to the Editor details canceled jazz classes at Matteson Park District amid late arrivals and extra charges for out of district participation. The writer accuses the park department of poor leadership and financial shortfalls while another segment reports new South Suburban College trustees thanking voters and outlining goals to expand opportunities and cooperate with agencies.
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Sam
Hatem
Matteson
Park Forest
Matteson Jazz
Park Department of
Clifford
Voters, Candidates and a School Board Vote
The Star notes nine candidates in District 161 races with no interviews this year. Questionnaires provided candidate information while a League of Women Voters forum offered an informative session. Local voters face a crucial selection for school board amid limited discussion of key issues.
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League of Women Voters
the Star
Still a winner in defeat says Maureen Forte
In a letter to the editor Maureen Forte thanks Bremen and Thornton Townships residents for supporting her bid for South Suburban College District 510 trustee. She credits volunteers family and friends and vows to continue work on legislative and educational issues despite losing.
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Bremen
Thornton Townships
South Suburban College
Maureen Forte
Country Club
Susan Zavodnyik and Flossmoor School Board Ties
Susan Zavodnyik, a member of the Flossmoor District 161 school board, commented on the limited Star coverage and urged clearer guidance for voters. The remark underscores concerns about media support in local education decisions.
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Susan Zavodnyik
Flossmoor
Lottery funds fully educate, yet displace general budget
Lori Hartmann Matteson notes education dollars come from lottery revenue while replacing money previously drawn from the state general fund. The editorial questions why funds intended for local schooling are diverted to foreign aid and other programs, urging prioritization of domestic education.
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Jothey
Lori Hartmann Matteson
Chicago Heights 170 teachers win PE and music in schools
Teachers in Chicago Heights School District 170 secure physical education and music programs returning after three years without them. In exchange, the AF Local 1260 negotiators accept a smaller pay raise, with a 4 percent salary increase each year for three years, down from 6 percent under the prior contract.
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Chicago Heights
Barbara McCulley
American Federation of Teachers
William McGee
Park meeting unites teens officials police to curb vandalism
A Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board session Friday night brought together park officials police and local teenagers at Irwin Park on Ridge Road to discuss stopping vandalism at the gazebo fountain and benches. Teens seek a safe space to hang out and avoid reporting peers while authorities urge cooperation to reduce costs.
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Eenagers
Irwin Park
Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Reponte
Ridge Road
Homewood
Fark
Future corridor plan eyed to fund Bremen District 228
Bremen High School District 228 could gain revenue from a proposed I 80 corridor within its boundaries as part of a broader talk on school funding. State Rep. Terry Steere urged civic participation while local mayors form a regional team to attract new investment along the 1 80 corridor.
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Bremen
Illinois
William Mahar
Rorland Park
Sti
Terry Steere
D-Oak Forest
Village weighs million dollar bill for Ridge Road gift
The three story former Irwin publishing building at 18 Ridge Road donated to Homewood could cost taxpayers over 1 million. Consultants Dan Roberts and Bob Johansen said the building is viable for village use and ADA compliant. Roof replacement and mechanical upgrades could run 700000 to 675000 more, plus 450000 to 675000 for retrofitting. Trustee Robert Wilson questioned if it is a good gift.
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Irwin Publishing
Ridge Road
Homewood
Dan Roberts
Bob Johansen
Village Board
Robert Wilson
Preservation Plan Aims to Guard Wolf Road Character
A newly approved amendment to the Mokena Comprehensive Plan seeks to preserve the residential character of the Wolf Road area. The corridor, a main north south artery with older homes and small businesses, will see major improvements and widening next year funded largely by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Mokena
Wolf Road
Illinois Department of Transportation
Arson Declared in Richton Lanes Fire
Federal investigators have ruled the October 31 Richton Park Richton Lanes blaze as arson. No suspects are named and officials offer no theory on the cause while local authorities withhold judgment. Special Agent Jerry Singer of the ATF says the fire is arson and that the case is active.
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Richton Lanes
Richton Park
Air i Heights
Jerry Singer
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Candidates Gear Up for 11th District Primary
With Rep. George Sangmeister stepping down, five Republicans and three Democrats have announced bids for the 11th District while others hedge their positions. The race centers on bridging the Cook and Will County political divide as candidates vie for the GOP and Democratic nominations.
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U.S
Cook
Will
George Sangmeister
Congress
You must be 21 and prove it A Lansing bar fined and suspended
A Lansing bar, J. J. Kellys at Best Western Chicago South, 2455 Bernice Road, owned by Lansing Illinois Motel Associates, was fined 750 and had its liquor license suspended for one day after a Public Lie Commission hearing found violations of drinking age laws. Police described underage patrons. Sgt. Ronald Widstrand noted two men under 21 involved. The action followed earlier fines for underage drinking at the same establishment.
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Lansing
Ronald Widstrand
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