Park Forest teen wins DocuWorld writing award
Adam Davenport of Park Forest is among five winners in a DocuWorld Authors writing contest for Chicago area high school students. First place goes to Tracie Amirante of Palatine. four runners up include Leah Christie Evanston Christopher Pellizzari Darien Jack Frew Flossmoor Forest.
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Adam Davenport
Park Forest
U.S
George Bush
Rosemont Convention Center
Ryan
Daley
Tracie Amirante
Palatine
Leah Christie
Evanston
Christopher Pellizzari
Darien
Jack Frew
Flossmoor
Rick Kogan
DocuWorld
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Los Angeles
Calif
Otis College of Art and Design
Xerox Corp
Mayors optimistic after HUD ends InTown management
South Suburban mayors welcomed HUD rescinding its contract with InTown Management for foreclosed HUD homes in the South Suburbs. Diversity Inc. says the departure could let cities take control, set new rules, and pursue local purchase and rehab of properties for resale.
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Georgia
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Diversity Inc
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
InTown
Diversity
Joseph Martin
Diversity Group
Martin
Cook County
SSMMA
Housing Coalition
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
Chicago
InTown Management Group
Mayors and managers push for regional electricity savings alliance
Beth Royle of SSMMA says the group seeks ICC approval to form an intergovernmental agreement to lower electric costs for municipalities. Mayors group leader Ruyle notes potential savings for businesses and residents, with a consultant studying a joint purchasing plan.
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South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Beth Royle
SSMMA
Illinois Commerce Commission
Ruyle
ICC
Forest Trail Middle School tree planting project
Derius Williamson and Joseph DiCosmo plant trees at Forest Trail Middle School as part of science and beautification efforts. Felicia Burt waits to dig as Home Depot donates materials and expertise to the garden teaching tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Compton
Forest Trail Middle School
Derius Williamson
Joseph DiCosmo
Park Forest
Home Depot
Felicia Burt
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George H. Ryan
Maggie Corbett Daley
Lois Weisberg
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Phil Jackson
Chicago Bulls
Chris Zorich
Chicago Bears
Mark Giangreco
ABC 7 News
Chicago Tribune Magazine
Steve Huntley
Chicago Sun-Times
Paul Hills
Publishers Weekly
Cascade Press
Alexander
Utah
Hilts
Docuworld.com
Royle
ComEd
League of Women Voters of
Park Forest Area
Debbie Halvorson
D-Crete
Right
Marge Friedman
Karen Grafe
Halvorson
Augustine Witt
Heddy Turnbull
Willie Mae Banks
Friedman
Freedom Hall
Lakewood Blvd
Io. Suburban College
S. State St
Holland, IL
Glen Brooks
Vpval Reserve Bank
Cancer Support Center
Elm Street
Homewood, IL
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