Dads help teach second graders through reading and maps
Butler-Walton uses hands on lessons and father involvement to spark learning at a Chicago elementary school. Dads join geography activities to map Bulls away games and discuss teamwork while a parent reader program fosters literacy. She inspires students to believe in themselves and pursue education to improve lives.
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Bulls
Butler-Walton
D’andrea Mosely
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Airport scope of work stalls in Washington delays project
Don Goff, chair of the Third Airport Alliance, notes state discussions ongoing and a Washington hold on the scope of work. He welcomed Hinsen’s appointment and believes a new administrator could accelerate approval, while cautioning that details remain in state and federal limbo.
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Don Goff
Third Airport Alliance
Yates
Washington
Hinsen
James Carroll remembered as outstanding worker
Richton Park resident and water operator James Carroll died of a heart attack at 48. A former Richton Park Fire Department lieutenant and eight year volunteer, he was praised as dependable, community focused, and a friend to residents. He is survived by wife Betty and two sons James Jr. and Shawn.
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James Carroll
Carroll
Richton Park Fire Department
Mike Conley
Public Works
Ben Adcock
Adcock
Adock
Betty
James Jr
Shawn
Trail grant funds support Matteson bicycle path project
Rita Miotti, Mat teson representative and village director of administrative services, said the Illinois Department of Conservation will provide 1,662,935 from the Illinois Bike Path Grant Program with a matching local contribution. She noted 13 or 14 years of property acquisition culminate in funding for total construction. An acquisition celebration is set for June 12 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park during Matteson Days.
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Matteson
Illinois Department of Conservation
Miotti
Memorial Park
Village Fest opens in Richton Park with rides and 57 Connection
The 12th annual Village Fest begins 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Governors Highway and Sauk Trail area with rides, a beer garden, food booths, Teen Night, Kids Carnival Day and Senior Afternoon. Wristbands cost 8 dollars for unlimited rides, sales run noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. May 23, as profits benefit the Richton Park Community Center building fund. Corporate sponsors include Scharnhorst Electronics Chicago Beverage and Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce.
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Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
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Tech 3 Consulting Group, Inc
American Mobile Office, Inc
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Presto Graphics
Star Publications
Jones Intercable
the Alter Group, Ltd. and Graphics
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