Education Organization Drives Mentoring and Scholarships
The group, led by President Beverly Sokol, reports 1997 achievements including establishing a Community Relations Commission, hosting a village forum for April election candidates, and earning an Award of Merit from the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel program. It runs a Rich Central High School mentoring internship pairing students with professionals, plus up to 2100 scholarships for academics and multicultural promotion.
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First Village Forum
Illinois State Board of Education
Rich Central High School
Beverly Sokol
Rich Central
Sokol
EOOF
Gerri Smothers
von Mansfield
Olympia Fields
Linzey Jones
Rich Township
Parent Teacher Association
Block scheduling gains favor at Vision 2000 seniors survey
Vision 2000 seniors praise 85 minute blocks for allowing more elective courses and calmer hallways. Teachers note longer periods support labs and varied learning styles while total yearly instructional hours drop by about 22. Some educators worry about AP prep and special education discipline, but most prefer blocks.
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Vision 2000
Janis Westlund
Reckowicz
Westlund
Conrad Wayne
Sullivan
Village hires Sigman and Gromala to lead development efforts
Sigman takes on administrative duties and Oversees the Community Development Block Grant program while reviving policies and guiding meetings. Gromala joins as Human Relations Commission liaison and directs village economic development efforts, assisting Clarence Davids Company’s ground breaking near the industrial park.
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Romala
Sigman
Village of
Round Lake Beach
West Central Municipal Conference
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Oak Park
Chris Limas
Gromala
Limas
Clarence Davids
Davids
Richton Park
Community Development Department
Cook County
Sears redevelopment in Lincoln Mall sparks village surplus
The village passes an ordinance to distribute surplus funds from the TIF district that includes Sears in Lincoln Mall. Sears spent 9.2 million to rehab the building once hosting Wiebolts. A 499000 TIF surplus remains after payments and will be redistributed to taxing bodies, including school districts.
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Tif
Sears
Lincoln Mall
Wiebolts
Spice
Jones reconsiders nixing GSU learning channel
Jones Intercable officials reconsider unplugging Governors State University's 24 hour educational channel after a Wednesday meeting with GSU and University Park village officials. The discussion aims to review options and avoid discontinuing the 15 year old service, with University Park offering an alternate channel for GSU use. The move sparks concerns about access for 900 students and Prairie State College, and state and local officials echo support for keeping the telecourse programming.
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Jones Intercablé Inc
Governors State University
GSU
Jones
University Park Village
Dan Capasso
Learning Channel
Capasso
Paula Wolff
Wayne Vestal
Gener
Vestal
History Channel
Michael Grubermann
Grubermann
University Park
Wolff
Debbie Halverson
D-Crete
Halverson
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Beth Royle
Man files police complaint against Matteson officers
James Alexander alleges two Matteson policemen assaulted him during processing after a Jan. 13 arrest for domestic battery. He says a sergeant bent his thumb and arm, choked him, and hit his head. Officers deny charges. investigation by Commander O Keefe aims to conclude in about 10 days. Alexander cites a non recording video as potential evidence.
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Matteson
Lawrence Brunson
James Alexander
Alexander
Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Medical Center
Kenneth O'Keefe
O’keefe
Brunson
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