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District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended
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District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended Twenty-three Consolidated High School District 230 students just made a pretty selective list. They were named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended students. About 16,000 semifinalists and 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise, according to information provided by…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on excluding therapist testimony in family law cases

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on CLE at Leving firm to focus on excluding therapist testimony in family law cases
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CLE at Leving firm to focus on excluding therapist testimony in family law cases The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Attorney Michael…

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ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks
ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks

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ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks Families are encouraged to contact their local school for details on accessing free and reduced-price meals  With students returning to classrooms across the state, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is announcing the eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and…

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Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors

Posted on September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors
Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors

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Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors By Ray Hanania President Biden announced that he will provide college tuition relief estimated to be between $300 billion and $985 billion, depending on how many people apply. Why only waive debt for students? Why not waive mortgage debt for homeowners? Why not waive…

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Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop!

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop!
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Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop! The team that does a lot of the work to help the Stagg High school band perform works behind the scenes like a NASCAR pit stop. The students are profiled in this feature With well-oiled precision, nearly one dozen Stagg High School Marching…

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Stagg High school Pupil Personnel Services Department Earns “Those Who Excel” Recognition

Posted on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg High school Pupil Personnel Services Department Earns “Those Who Excel” Recognition
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Stagg High school Pupil Personnel Services Department Earns “Those Who Excel” Recognition The Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Pupil Personnel Services Department was recently recognized with a “Those Who Excel” Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Those Who Excel recognizes teachers, administrators, teams, volunteers, and school support personnel for their extraordinary…

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Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’
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Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ Orland Township Food Pantry seeking “Back Pack” donations for ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ program to provide low-income Orland Township resident children with much needed school supplies. When you’re struggling to feed your family or afford a roof over their heads, school supplies don’t always make the list. That’s why the…

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Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall
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Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall Fundraiser underway to help two incoming freshmen to Midland Michigan university As the war in Ukraine continues, so do efforts from Northwood University to support Ukrainian students, including two student-athletes who seek to leave Ukraine for the safety of Northwood’s Midland campus. In March,…

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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree 

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree 
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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree  Most new graduates say it was difficult to find a job, and many hold positions that only require a high school diploma or no education at all ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for free and professional resume templates,…

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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative
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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative Schools in Cicero, Franklin Park, Maywood and Northlake were among the 24 schools that received awards from Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant Program Under Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant program, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability awarded grant…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings
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CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle…

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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students
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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students Dozens of students and community members were given firsthand demonstrations on career opportunities in the building trades at the Worth Township Career Fair. Township Clerk Eamon McMahon and the Worth Township Community Development Board arranged for the Construction Industry Service Corporation, and the Chicago and Cook County…

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