Changes to state funding alter district education aid
District 227 faces potential funding cuts under new formulas lowering per pupil aid and eliminating higher weight for high school students. A referendum on March 17 seeks an 80 cent Education Fund tax rise to offset losses, with net rate up 25 cents after bond declines. Officials warn cuts could force staff reductions and program eliminations without more revenue.
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Ing
Huang
Board of Education
Education
Crete-Monee
Ion
Humphrey
Field
School 6
Peer jury aids youths in constructive dispositions
Under police supervision a sixteen member peer jury helps offenders under 17 avoid juvenile court by admitting guilt and receiving community service, school collaboration, or written reports. Jurors from local high schools deliberate to assign non punitive outcomes while maintaining confidentiality.
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van Schepen
van Pen
Walsh
Natasha Pieri
Pieri
Sarah Casey
Casey
Matteson
Brian Story
Story
Rich Central High School
Kevin Lisgowski
Cook County Sheriffs Award
Lisowski
Lisgowski
Catie Walsh
Richard Walsh
Richton Park
Pat Klien
Rich Township
Klien
GSU Faces Pay Gap Claim For Female Faculty
A study says GSU female faculty earn about 4000 less than male professors, with gaps varying by college and hire year. University officials note differences in experience and education, while unions plan to press trustees to intervene in bargaining.
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GSU
UPI
Wolff
Fhe and
Board of Governors Universities
Katz
University Board of Trustees
Festival grows as community gathers for holiday event
The festival continued at the community center with a cash prize for the winner. Kelly noted growth since its start six years ago, when only tree lighting and refreshments were offered. Last year more than 100 residents attended and chairs ran out, highlighting rising turnout each year.
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Kelly
Polaroid training aids domestic violence response program
Jim Ryan leads a conference with Bedrosian and others on using Polaroid closeups to document injuries in domestic violence cases. Police leaders applaud focused training and quick access to images to support prosecutions, with calls for more prosecutor training and shelter funding.
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Bedrosian
Jim Ryan
Northeast
Polaroid Corporation
East Hazel Crest
Ray Robertson
John Shefeik
Calumet Park
Ryan
United States
U.S
Dan Tsataros
Cook County
Marknam
Tsataros
National Council of Jewish Women
Michelle Tenny
NCJW
Illinois
State Farm
Bloomington
Tims
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