Tennisfest 99 nets dollars for area economy
The 12th annual Tennisfest sponsored by Homewood Flossmoor Park District ends after 10 days of play with participation from 2000 plus players. Organizers estimate economic impact of 75 000 to 100 000 as visitors stay at area hotels and dine locally while sponsors and volunteers support the event.
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Homewood- Flossmoor Park
Sylvia Gothard
H F Racquet & Fitness Club
Gothard
Homewood-Flossmoor
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jim Garrett
Garrett
Funay
CSCVB
Chicago Southland
Mark McKinnon
San Diego
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Delaware
West Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
Michigan
Illinois
Flossmoor
England
Radisson
Alsip
McKinnon
Nancy Watland
Marge Quitter
Surma’s
van Sipma’s
Kenwood Painted
Solomon Smith Bar
Reading program fuels summer reading across libraries
Elizabeth has read 30 books this summer as the state librarians promote “Time Trek Readers Read to the Future.” The program uses signed reading contracts, logs, and prizes, with libraries like Park Forest, Chicago Heights, and Grand Prairie adding activities from Book Bingo to paper doll crafts to engage children and teens in reading.
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Elizabeth
Library Association
Harper
Chrys Rudnik
Park Forest Public Library
Barbara Paul
Chicago Heights
Paul
Grand Prairie Public Library
Hazel Crest
Warren Skalski
Park Forest Library
Bryce Gardner
District plans $1.55 million tech upgrade funded by education fund
Bond Huang notes a five year technology plan costing 1.55 million will be paid from the education fund over the next couple years. District 227 residents back auditorium construction after theater groups previously used Rich South High School cafeteria. Donna Shields of Riington Park welcomes the board's decision as a benefit to students and the community.
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Huang
Rich South
Donna Shields
Richton Park
High School Registration Dates and Residency Rules Outlined
Boom Burnap emphasizes timely registration for a smooth start as students prepare for class schedules fees and IDs. August 3 4 and 5 set for Sophomores juniors freshmen and seniors with specific time slots. Residency proofs required for Rich South and Rich Central intake with approved documents list and nonresident review pending outcomes.
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Burnup
Burnap
Rich South
Richton Park
Cicero Avenue
Matteson
Cicero
Rich Central High School
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Tracy Ducksworth
Grand Prairie
Bond
Hom
Star
Ral Publication
Kenneth J. DePaolo Jr
Franklin Shuftan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S
U.S.P.S
Rich Central
Melinda Lombardi
Lombardi
Olympia Fields
Country Club Hills
183Rd Street
Rich East
Park Forest
Central Park
Cellular One
Nokia
Orland Park
Calumet City
Chicago
Woo
Motorola
Alpha Communications
North Central
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