Bloom Trail students defend adviser after epithet incident
Bloom Trail High School students defend adviser Bette Vallone amid board removal over a February student newspaper supplement containing racially charged ads. They say language reflects youth vernacular, while administrators call the matter serious and remove Vallone as adviser.
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District 159 announces spelling bee winners
District 159 reveals results of its 28th annual spelling bee across four campuses Sieden Prairie Woodgate Neil Armstrong and Marya Yates finalists in fourth through eighth grades with multiple top finishers including Jessica Ficek Matt Bartling and Lucia Vergara among others
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Legion Post to Host Candidate Event in Matteson
Legion Post 474 at 3539 W 214th St Matteson invites residents to meet candidates running in local elections from 2 to 4 pm Sunday. Mark Stricker seeks re election while Emmanuel Imoukhuede Hubert Ray Evans Henry Junge and Nancy Dominik seek trustee seats. Coffee and snacks to be served.
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Audit review outlines ESDA controls and spending safeguards
Auditors urge reestablishment of ESDA with formal policies, three official signatures on checks, voucher approvals at township meetings, a dedicated gas purchase system, and a master ESDA equipment inventory. Township credit cards to employees barred. advances restricted with supervisor approval. Supervisor Knowles says efforts will proceed, funds overrun requires clarification. Trustee Kevin Conlon notes prior approval for the extra charge.
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Matteson to Plant Parkway Trees Throughout Village
The Matteson Public Works Department will plant parkway trees over the next months with priority for homes lacking a parkway tree. Residents may choose first and second tree species, though requests are not guaranteed. Trees will be randomly mixed for variety and disease protection, with a one year planting guarantee. To participate, call Public Works at 748-1411.
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Revenue survey shows Illinois cities eye property tax relief plans
A Will County survey outlines how municipalities would spend state income tax surcharges starting July 1. Crete and Romeoville favor 100 percent for operating costs, while Godley tilts 50 percent toward ops. The Chicago area municipal league projects $330 million annual revenue, with per capita grants and varied allocations for capital, relief, and services amid debates on permanent surcharges and local funding.
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Real estate broker confronts pay gap and race bias claim
Harden, a licensed broker with 12 years in real estate, accuses SSAC ommuen of racial bias and unequal pay. She says a white predecessor earned 37 000 while she earns 25 000 and another white employee with no housing experience makes 40 000. Goldsmith did not respond to calls.
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