Park Forest to Begin Street by Street Outdoor Inspections
Park Forest Building Department will start a winter street by street canvass of all village properties to enforce building housing and zoning codes. Inspections run January through March with extensions possible for repairs. Violations after compliance dates may lead to housing court in Markham. Contact Building Commissioner Larrie Kerestes at 748-1112 for details.
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Park Forest
Larrie Kereste
Kerestes
Serestes
Building Department
Markham
Sauk students learn business via school store project
Thirty third to fifth graders in Sauk District 162 will join GSU Students In Free Enterprise in an after school program to study math and economics while planning and running a school store. LIFE members from GSU will guide inventory, profits, and revenue calculations to teach work ethic and preparedness. The program is sponsored nationally by Wal-Mart Kraft Foods and Radio Shack.
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Sauk School
Governors State University
Sheryl Szot Gallaher
GSU
Office of Economic Education
Gallaher
LIFE
College of Business
Bruce Fischer
Sauk
SIFE
Wal-Mart
Kraft Foods
Radio Shack
Park Forest Tennis Club Cuts Rates This Season
The Park Forest Tennis and Health Club announces reduced membership rates from January 15 to September 8. Rates vary by age and residency, with no charge for 3 to 5 year olds and different levels for grades 1 to 5, grades 6 to 12, adults, seniors, and families. Non residents see corresponding increases. The club offers six indoor courts, pro shop, saunas, treadmills, weights, lessons, and aerobics. Hours are Mon–Thu 7 AM to 11 PM, Fri 7 AM to 10 PM, Sat 7 AM to 9 PM, Sun 8 AM to 9 PM. Monthly aerobics options are available. Contact 481-6060 or the recreation department at 748-2005.
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Park Forest Tennis & Health Club
USPTA
AFAA
Tennis Club
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department
Blackhawk Buddies welcome new students at Park Forest-Chicago Heights
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163's Blackhawk School started the Blackhawk Buddies program to ease new students into the building. Fifth grader Warwick Johnson helped Susan settle in, while two buddies guide newcomers on their first day, introduce staff, explain rules, and locate facilities. Buddy Grace Perri and others share lunches and play together, and a Welcome Book with school maps and rules accompanies each student. Monthly breakfasts bring together new students, parents, and buddies.
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Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Blackhawk School
Blackhawk
Warwick Johnson
Susan
Sue Vallone
Vallone
Grace Perri
Grace
Deborra Lightfield
Newfound Menas
Blackhawk Stuent
Nicole McCullough
Will Jasinevicius
Arkita Luckett
George Jackson
John Farmer
Brian Cullen
Mike ‘He
Blackhawek
Preschool grant boosts Illinois School District 162 programs
The McCormick Foundation funds an 18500 grant to Matteson School District 162 to enhance preschool efforts. Funds cover a Macintosh computer, adaptive equipment, software, musical instruments, books, puzzles, art materials, and multicultural toys for Project Early Start and the Illinois Primary Center. Family programs and staff training are included.
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Matteson
Illinois
McCormick Foundation
McCormick
Marcia
Early Start
Ilinois
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