Market PSC candidates discuss impact and outreach
Community leaders stress voluntary service over forced requirements and highlight efforts to boost Hispanic representation at Prairie State College. Fazzini proposes attracting international and out of state students to raise revenue and expand capacity, while Amadio and others point to funding as the ongoing barrier to expanding services and access.
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Villanueva
Migrant Council
Bloom High School Foundation
Fazzini
Prairie State
Monteleone Sa
PSC
Amadio
Cisneros Sees Black Community Role in Housing Crisis
Cisneros urged South Suburban residents to act in housing reform, calling inadequate credit and insurance a breach of life for communities. He told Black few minor groups they would, and must, play a central role in addressing the housing situation.
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Cisneros
Library schedule to extend information on business and government
Willis said the library will continue to provide business and government information for the community for 25 to 50 years. Plans show potential expansion to meet future needs. Mattoon Historical Society Museum will move from the Matteson Community Center to the library’s former space starting Nov. 8, with remodeling decisions for the north wing possible this week and a six month window to vacate.
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Obivo
Willis
June Staackmann
Matteson Historical Society Museum
The
Historical Society
Matteson Community Center
Staackmann
Community College Faces Staffing and Funding Strains Ahead
Monteleone urges shift to nontraditional students like 38 or 40 year olds and single mothers, saying current demand may outstrip finances. Fazzini warns about health insurance costs and maintaining quality. Gardiner lauds current budget but notes retraining workers as a future big challenge. Members back recycling efforts and want more tech progress, dependent on funds.
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Monteleone
Community College
Fazzini
Gardiner
PSC
Three Seek Re-Election In Park Forest-Chicago Heights SD 163
Brenda Moore Williams and challengers Orvelle Brown Nathaniel Morton file to run in the Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163 election. Four seats on the board are up including President Garry Barnett Vice President Thelma Weaver Secretary Sam Walker and Kurt Osberghaus all seek reelection. Newcomers Char Priest Thais Meyers and Wayne Mann also appear on the ballot.
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Brenda Moore-Williams
Orvelle Brown
Nathaniel Morton J
Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Garry Barnett
Thelma Weaver
Sam Walker
Kurt Osberghaus
Barnett
Char Priest
Thais Meyers
Wayne Mann
Homewood trustees reject incinerator agreement decision
Homewood Village Board voted against joining a 20 year disposal contract for a Robbins incinerator amid a three hour hearing. Trustees cited cost escalation and locking the village into one option while others praised technology and regional benefits. Robbins officials and Mayor Doody urged regional cooperation despite Homewood decline.
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Homewood
Robbins
Village Hall
Mitchell Wwergaar
Robert Wilson
Andrew Lindstrom
Peggy Boivin
Wonatown
George Wolf
Donald Goff
Goff
Chicago Southland Regional Economic Development Coordinating Council
John Doody
Doody
Irene Brodie
Te Village
South Suburbia
Chicago
Brodie
Midlothian
East Hazel Crest
Flossmoor
Glenwood
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Cindy
Lou Ann
Pumpkin Shell
the New Horizon, Ltd
W. Vollmer Road
Olympia Square Plaza
American Heart Association
Pen Hous
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FUNDA
Ceneae Park
Butera Mall
Crystal Square Plaza
LaGrange
Esingta
LO Jaeay
Custom Packaging US
Serva
Federal Express
U.S. Mail
Southland
Savings 8 Loan
Sree
Darwin Furniture
Wausau South Holland
Holland
Pen
Birdseed
Wildbird
Areawide Cellular
Tae
Motorola
Motorola Cellular
Aredwi
New Frankfort
Rt. 30
LaGrange Road
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