Prairie State College to use ICCB funds for boiler repairs
Prairie State College in Chicago Heights will allocate part of an $68,000 ICCB renovation grant to replace four boilers in the dental building and improve outdoor lighting at a cost totaling $85,000. Trustees consider using an additional $17,000 from the college construction fund, with work to proceed if ICCB approval is secured by January.
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Illinois Community College Board
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
College Board of Trustees
James Troutman
Dental
Troutman
Vollmer Road
ICCB
Springfield
Illinois Capital Development Board
Michael Townsend
City Colleges of Chicago
Olive-Harvey College
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Senate Revenue Committee
District 162 Seeks Open Forum on Community Relations
The board plans a committee of the whole meeting at 7 30 p m January 14 at the administrative office to discuss communications with the community. Debbi Jahn urged open dialogue to gauge community needs and feelings. The district reports 73 percent survey returns on school reorganization and notes 75 percent by Schlenker. no Chicago field trips until buses with seat belts are ready.
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Debbie Jahn
John
Coggeshall
Schlenker
Chicago
New Math Competency Procedures Emphasize Teacher Control
The district adopts new math competency rules assigning testing readiness to teachers and involving parents in progress conferences. Retesting is at the math teachers' discretion, and students must pass by end of freshman year or take an extra math course. The changes boost staff commitment to student success. Also, W A Brunson elected chairman of the Sauk Area Career Center board after serving as secretary.
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W.A
Tony) Brunson
Sauk Area Career Center Board of Directors
Brunson
Liability concerns over seat belts in event accident
Schlenker cites potential ability problems if seat belts are not provided and worries about liability suits. He does not want to impede kids traveling to the city but seeks a precautionary approach to avoid legal exposure.
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Chicago
Schlenker
Village expands parks board and hires new member
The board approves a seven member parks and recreation advisory commission, appointing Kevin Pierie from Glen Ridge Cricket Hill to the newly created seat. Quick Shade Nursery wins 12139 to plant 52 trees across Allemong and Woodgate parks as part of site improvements.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Kevin Pierie
Pierie
Glen Ridge Cricket Hill
Quick Shade Nursery
Allemong Park
Woodgate Park
Matteson
Rangel
Main Street
216Th Street
Lincoln Highway
Richard Poncin
Police Department
Illinois debates legalizing Las Vegas nights for charities
Lawmakers consider allowing casino style charity events with restrictions to curb illegal gambling. Proposals aim to limit prizes and require licenses, while warning against cash payouts and broad licensing to private groups. Governors and reps highlight local oversight and church group implications.
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Kathleen Wojcik
Rschaumburg
Thompson
Giglio
Las Vegas
Department of Revenue
Bingo
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