District substitute pay and shortages across Illinois districts
Substitutes are attracted by higher daily rates with District 162 at 60 dollars, matched by others, while Worth 127 offers 70 dollars after 11 days. District 150 pays 60 with 65 after 10 days, Park Forest 163 offers 55 rising to 80 for long term, and Bremen 228 pays 55 with increases by days.
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Schmutzler
Worth
Joe Matula
South Holland
Harry Agabedis
Agabedis
Agathedis
Park Forest
Jean Bernstein
Bernstein
James Riordan
Bremen Community High School
Riordan
Bargain Friday at Super K Mart Draws Holiday Shoppers
Hundreds of shoppers packed Super K Mart on Friday morning for a four hour sale. General manager Mark Underwood notes crowds peak during holidays when ads entice buyers. He says no fights occurred and many shoppers seek peace of mind after hectic days. The last Saturday before Christmas is the busiest, he adds.
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Brenner
Super Kmart
Santa
Super K
Mark Underwood
Anyoe
Underwood
Woodgate Elementary sixth grade shines in scores above averages
Sixth grade at Woodgate Elementary posted a standout 24.2, above state 22.5 and district 22.6. Writing scores also topped averages for Woodgate and Marya Yates, while reading, math, social studies and science lagged at times due to high student mobility, according to Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodgate Elementary
Marya Yates
Woodgate
Easy path to fill-in teachers hides shortages
Local districts report a simple route to substitute credentials yet face a statewide shortfall. Retired educators, police and firefighters, or college graduates fill vacancies as districts rely on part time staff. Five Plus Five incentives spurred early retirements, depleting substitute pools and prompting planned future repeats.
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Gerri Richards
Orland
Schmutzler
Illinois
Richards
Alumnus rebuilds Chicago Heights youth home after deadly fire
Ed Vincent plans to rebuild the Chicago Heights Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center house damaged by a Nov 15 blaze that killed a 17 year old. Rich Construction will restore the structure, costing over 100000, with fire safety upgrades and a March completion target.
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Chicago Heights
Loyola University Medical Center
Thorn Street
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Chicago
Ed Vincent
Vincent
Martha
Rich Construction Co., Inc
Rich Construction
Rich Basvic
John Krocker
John
Basvic
Krocker
Rich
Residents push reexamination of incinerator plans in Illinois
Wood burning facility debate thickens as officials warn of hazardous creosote and possible asbestos in debris. Illinois Pollution Control Board earlier ruled wood burner a solid waste facility, prompting appeals. Public meeting to address incinerators in Robbins, Ford Heights, Bloom Township, Harvey and Summit aims to mobilize resident action.
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Grossi
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Ussery
Chicago Heights
Douglas Troiani
Ford Heights
Sauk Village
Glenwood
Illinois
Crankiewicz
Wood Energy Partners
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