Wilson mentoring program gains state recognition in Chicago Heights
Wilson Elementary School in Chicago Heights started its second year of a girls mentoring program with a schoolwide celebration attended by Lara Lynn Ryan, wife of Gov. George Ryan. Ryan became honorary chair of the FRIENDS program and praised read aloud activities, noting hopes to expand mentoring statewide through Futures for Kids.
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Wilson
Lara Lynn Ryan
Chicago Heights
Wilson Elementary
Springfield
George Ryan
Lara Lynn
Ryan
Wilson School Friends Program
Fee
Yan
Wilson School
Mary Wilson
Ance
Business and Professional Women
St. James Hospital
New Concepts Tutor
Cook County Department of Phi
Homewood Health Fair offers wide screenings at Marie Irwin Center
The 17th annual Homewood Family Health Fair hosted by the Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health System runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marie Irwin Community Center. The event features more than 30 screenings including 12 lead EKGs, cholesterol tests, diabetes and blood pressure checks, immunizations, and bone and eye health services, with many free or discounted.
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Homewood
Homewood Rotary Club
Ingalls Health System
Marie Irwin
Highland Ave
Robert Wilson
Martin
Wilson
Wil
Son Sana
Flossmoor
Homewood Lice Department
Ingalls
Rotary Health
Bank of Homewood
Wilson Rental
Anthomsen Financial Services
Shaver Chevrolet Inc
South Suburban Cardiology Ltd
Rio
Irwin Center
Ingal
Magnetic levitation expert speaks at York Forest Rotary Luncheon
George Scelzo of PRT Systems Inc spoke on Magnetic Levitation Into Space at the York Forest Rotary Club luncheon on February 24. He described magnets enabling safe levitation and rapid movement, collaborating with NASA, and touted benefits like reusable launchers, reduced explosion risk, lower costs, and potential unmanned shuttle testing.
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York Forest
George Scelzo
PRT Systems Inc
Scelzo
NASA
China
Russia
District 162 Seeks Community Input to Shape School Goals
District 162 invites parents, community members, and staff to join a five to ten year strategic planning effort starting April 29 at the Matteson Holiday Inn. The plan aims to review practices, set student achievement and discipline objectives, improve communication, and guide facilities and infrastructure, with outcomes shaping long and annual goals.
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Matteson Slementary
Matteson
Lee Jones
Jones
County veto ends plan for car wash project
The Cook County Board denied a proposed car wash on 2.18 acres at the southwest corner of Pulaski and Vollmer in Rich Township. Objections from Matteson Flossmoor and Olympia Fields spurred the zoning board’s denial. Owner Peter Getaric of Chicago faced concerns about storm water drainage and sewer adequacy voiced by opponents and county officials.
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Kin
Vollmer
Rich Township
Cook County Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
Matteson
Flossmoor
Olympia Fields
Peter Getaric
Chicago
Pulaski and
Jack Beary
John Stroger
District 163 Advisory Panel Guides School Efforts
Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163 relies on its Superintendent Advisory Committee as a key link to the community. Formed two years ago by staff, residents, and students, the council meets several times yearly to advise on improving education. Members include Garry Barnett Janet Krumm Bertha Scott Cory Wolf Faith Adams Earline Scott State Rep Coy Pugh Patsy Graves Sheila Williams Jessica McClain Crystal Adams Sam Walker Rev Raymond Mosby and Katie Springfield.
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Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Elizabeth Reynolds
Trict
Garry Barnett
Janet Krumm
Bertha Scott
Cory Wolf
Faith Adams
Earline Scott
Coy Pugh
Patsy Graves
Sheila Williams
Jessica” McClain
Crystal Adams
Sam Walker
Raymond Mosby
Katie Springfield
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Ronald Wallace
Homewood Center
Eileen Hansen
Ptoty
Prt Faso
Tyler Wilson
Arcadia Cooking Project
Indiana
Park Forest School
Indiana School
Michael Ford
Alma Burke
Rotary
Een
United States
Ation Ses Brook RD
Glenwood
District 162
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