Grandm Money funds granddaughter's college via district raffle win
Gretna Connor started Katrina Jane Connor's college fund after winning Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163 Education Foundation's raffle. Katrina, born Dec 20, already has 4800 set aside, with Connor noting the gift will earn interest as the newest family member heads to college in Austin, Texas with her parents. The foundation had hoped for a 10000 scholarship, and organizers plan future raffles to boost participation.
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Accused teacher takes leave of absence at Rich Central High
Bruce Gilbert 41 of Flossmoor, English teacher and assistant boys track coach at Rich Central, has taken a temporary leave starting March 13 while charged with public indecency and sexual exploitation of a child. District 227 will decide disciplinary action after police investigations and court proceedings. Gilbert faces multiple charges in Flossmoor Tinley Park and Orland Park with upcoming Cook County Circuit Court appearances in Markham.
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Will County United Way wraps up campaign with starry gala
A capacity crowd of 400 plus attended the United Way of Will County 1999 2000 campaign banquet titled Celebrating an Evening With Our Stars to honor volunteers and partners. Thomas Rogers of Apollo Colors Inc announced the year’s effort was the most successful in county history as close of the campaign nears March 31. Awards highlighted long time service, leadership, and Caterpillar Inc contributions.
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ComEd
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BP Amoco
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Chicago
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Will County Chamber of Commerce
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Lewis University
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