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Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula
Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula

Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced today that local schools in the South Suburbs will receive more than $7.2 million in new evidence-based funding as part of the continued implementation of the landmark education funding reform he supported in…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Posted on June 6, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 11 am at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W 163rd St, Orland Park. The event features live demonstrations of situations firefighters often face, from fighting fires to rescues…

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Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library
Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library

Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library The Oak Lawn Public Library began its youth and adult summer reading programs on Sunday, June 1 under iRead’s “Level Up at Your Library” theme. Patrons can sign up at olpl.beanstack.org to earn prizes by logging their reading through Friday, August 1 and partake…

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Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again

Posted on December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again
Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again

Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again Batman and Robin, Bert and Ernie, Buzz, and Woody have nothing on an incredible pair of students at Victor J. Andrew High School. T-Bolt seniors Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel were recently selected to represent Special Olympic Illinois at Lobby Day in Washington D.C. It’s a known fact…

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Orland School District 135 turns sex abuse case involving 2 female students into victim shaming

Posted on November 23, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland School District 135 turns sex abuse case involving 2 female students into victim shaming
Orland School District 135 turns sex abuse case involving 2 female students into victim shaming

Orland School District 135 turns sex abuse case involving 2 female students into victim shaming By Ray Hanania Everyone remembers in January 2015 when an Elementary School District 135 teacher, Cara Labus, was arrested on charges of sexually abusing two young school girls, aged 14, beginning in 2008 in suburban Orland Park. The case was…

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SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna
SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna

SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna by Christi Mathis The sweet-smelling flowers of bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose may look attractive in forests and yards, but in reality, they pose a serious danger to native flora and fauna. So Southern Illinois University Carbondale is taking action. Along with autumn…

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School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees

Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees
School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees

School District 230 welcomes students to Board of Education Committees Students from across Consolidated High School 230 are adding their voices to Board of Education committee meetings. Specifically, three students from each school have been selected to serve on each of the three Board of Education Committees – Education, Student Support & Development, and Building…

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High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

Posted on September 27, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board
High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board Opinion: District 230 President Lynn Zeder was aware of plans involving three TIF districts that will siphon hundreds of millions in property taxes from the district’s three high schools, but she has been publicly silent about it. Instead of addressing these TIFs, which…

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District 230 Board of Education appoints new member

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on District 230 Board of Education appoints new member
District 230 Board of Education appoints new member

District 230 Board of Education appoints new member The Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education appointed Orland Park resident Chris Kasmer to serve out a vacant term of office until April 2025.  Kasmer serves as president of Carpenters Local 1027 and is in his 14th year as a trustee to the Chicago Transit…

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Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 

Posted on August 29, 2024August 31, 2024 By Ray Hanania 4 Comments on Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 
Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 

Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits  Orland Park, IL — Plans by Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to create three TIF districts to address “blighted land developments” should be put on hold until after he releases two delinquent financial audits detailing the true nature of the…

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law Treasurer Michael Frerichs Thanks Governor, Lawmakers for Bipartisan Approval Parents who don’t use all the money in their Illinois 529 College Savings Accounts (Bright Start and Bright Directions) are now able to roll over the…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam
School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German.  Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

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View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8
View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8

View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8 Visitors are invited to view the April 8 solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville. Although the site is not in the path of totality, a spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible beginning at 12:43 p.m. and continuing for just over…

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Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19
Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19

Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19 Blues In The Schools Presented by:  The Windy City Blues Society & Willow Springs School District 108 Featuring: Geneva Red & The Original Delta Fireballs Willow Springs Public School (K-8), 8345 Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL Tuesday March 19th 9:00…

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Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse

Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse
Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse

Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse Thousands expected to view the eclipse from southern Illinois for the second time since 2017. UPDATE: Video from Friday’s eclipse news conference at Giant City State Park is available for download Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8,…

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School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards
School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards

School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards School District 230 was recognized with four “Those Who Excel Awards” – two in the team category, one volunteer and one in the educator category. Recipients will receive their awards at the 50th annual Illinois State Board of Education Awards ceremony for the work they…

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Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America

Posted on January 26, 2024February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America
Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America

Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America By William O. Lipinski “Diversity, Equity, Inclusive,” or DEI, is another program of Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination wrongly imposed upon American people. DEI has been around for about 25 years. But until the United States Supreme Court struck down…

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States with best schools systems identified in new study

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on States with best schools systems identified in new study
States with best schools systems identified in new study

States with best schools systems identified in new study A new study details the top 10 states nationally with the best school systems. Illinois ranks Massachusetts tops the list of the states with the best school systems  New Jersey and Connecticut follow in second and third place, respectively  Arizona is revealed to be the state…

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