Will County pupils birth defects focus March of Dimes push
The March of Dimes urges Will County residents to donate on January 26 to help address birth defects, while union actions in Lockport involve a suit over the firing of Marvin L. Pickering, a high school science teacher, for a critical letter to the editor. The AFT represents Pickering with assistance from local and state unions, contending dismissal violated teacher tenure and school code.
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March of Dimes
Will County
American Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Marvin L. Pickering
Lockport
Lockport Herald
John Bergstrom
Mead Clark
Frank Petree
Anton Vidmar
Pickering suit claims First Amendment breach over dismissal
The suit alleges unlawful firing of tenure teacher Pickering in Lockport after his newspaper letter criticizing referendums and building plans. The Illinois ACLU says it will file an amicus brief, arguing punishment for public criticism violates free speech rights regardless of accuracy.
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Pickering
U. S
Illinois
The
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Lockport
Blatnik
Kiwanis Show Reservations Open for Joliet Event
Reservations for the 31st annual Kiwanis Club show “I Kidd You Not” open at Al Baskin’s from 7 a.m. Monday Jan 18. The Joliet Central auditorium hosts Jan 27 28 29 30 with white tickets exchangeable for reserved seats. Limits apply per buyer and a combined show dinner option exists at D Amico’s 214 for Jan 27.
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Kiwanis Club
al Baskin’s
Joliet Central Auditorium
Kiwanis
Baskin’s
D’amico
Baskin
Lewis College Receives Federal Grant for Science Building
Lewis College has been awarded a 200 527 federal grant to retire a 200 000 loan for construction of a science building. The project adds 21 259 square feet of instructional space and includes labs language and data processing facilities though the Honeywell 200 computer is not funded by the grant.
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Lewis College
Leslie J. Farrington
Lawrence J. Zeeb
Hollingsworth
Honeywell 200
Cram Week and Exam Week at Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College begins exam week after Cram Week with semester tuition set at seven dollars per credit hour. First payment due at registration, second March 8, and third April 5. Lockport fees depend on high school district approval. Scholarships offered by Holly Club and work scholarships via Press Club office.
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Joliet Junior College
Lockport
Lockport Township
JJC
Holly Club
Miss Wood
Stewart
Press Club
Joliet Board Delays $400000 High School Payment
The Joliet Board of Education postponed $400000 in payments on two new high schools until all details are finished by subcontractors amid ongoing issues with air conditioning, terraza floors, and kitchen equipment. The general contractor’s counsel urged payment, while officials debated disbursement to subcontractors and possible meetings with architects.
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Joliet
Board of Education
Richard Dytrych
M. A. Lombard and Son Co
Chicago
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Jaycee
Jack Parkinson
Lewis
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Cheney
Paul R. Cheney
Marigold Pt
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Joliett Township High School
Broth Paul
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First National Bank
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St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
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American Home Institute
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