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Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent
Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent

Dr. Robert J. Nolting named next District 230 Superintendent The Consolidated High School District 230 School Board announced Thursday evening that they have voted unanimously to hire Dr. Robert J. Nolting as the district’s next Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. James M. Gay. “We knew after meeting with Dr. Nolting that D230 is a…

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Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire

Posted on August 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire
Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire

Dist 230 Supt Dr. James M. Gay announces intent to retire District 230 Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay shared with staff on Monday his intent to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Gay joined District 230 as Assistant Principal at Andrew High School and then was Principal there for four years. In…

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O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions

Posted on May 9, 2020May 10, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions
O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions

O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady steps up to recognize the 2020 students whose graduations have been disrupted because of restrictions intended to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. O’Grady, one of the most praised officials in the Orland region, said…

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J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown
J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown In an effort to keep children safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Pritzker ordered schools to shut down in-person classes last month. Thankfully, our students have the tools for remote learning already in place as we are a 1:1 district (1:1 refers to one…

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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare
Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…

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Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO
Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO

Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO Students at Stagg High school in Palos Heights helped to raise funds to benefit Illinois USO Each year the Stagg High School Basketball programs raise funds through its Hoops for Hope free throw competition where individuals sponsor players for each free throw out of 100 attempts. …

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Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration

Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration
Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration

Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration The Town of Cicero hosted a commemoration honoring the legacy and life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the few Chicagoland suburbs that does more than just see Dr. King as a holiday day-off.  State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, of the 7th House…

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Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students
Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students The governor’s directive will also provide state financial aid to transgender students. Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides qualifying students an opportunity to apply for MAP Grants For the first time in Illinois, eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial…

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Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Posted on November 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property
Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property Anthony A. Guban, 24, was charged Friday with Felony unlawful use of a weapon in violation of the “Conceal Carry Act,” by bringing weapons onto school property while attending class. A witness notified police on Thursday, Nov. 14 around 3 pm, that weapons were visible…

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Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes

Posted on September 13, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes
Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes

Lightfoot following in footsteps of “Machine” she loathes Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants you to believe that she is a champion of justice and will fight to make Chicagoans safe, and end the “corruption” that has plagued her predecessors. But alas, Lightfoot is no different from many of the mayors who came before her. And her…

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Pritzker signs bill raising minimum teacher salaries to $40,000 to address statewide teacher shortage

Posted on August 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker signs bill raising minimum teacher salaries to $40,000 to address statewide teacher shortage
Pritzker signs bill raising minimum teacher salaries to $40,000 to address statewide teacher shortage

Pritzker signs bill raising minimum teacher salaries to $40,000 to address statewide teacher shortage Taking another step to address the statewide teacher shortage, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation today raising teachers’ minimum salary to $40,000.   “As Illinois children head back to school this week and next, this new law says to them and their…

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School should be more than just an education

Posted on August 21, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School should be more than just an education
School should be more than just an education

School should be more than just an education As my son readies for college, I reminisce about what it was like 50 years ago when I left homew to go to college. It was a different world then and a different world today By Ray Hanania My son Aaron leaves for college next week and…

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Oak Park Police increase presence as students return to school

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Oak Park Police increase presence as students return to school
Oak Park Police increase presence as students return to school

Oak Park Police increase presence as students return to school With the new school year about to get underway, Oak Park Police are preparing to ramp up enforcement efforts to protect the many students who walk and bicycle along community streets to and from neighborhood schools. Additional enforcement efforts are planned at key crossings and…

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Registration underway for continuing education at Moraine Valley

Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Registration underway for continuing education at Moraine Valley
Registration underway for continuing education at Moraine Valley

Registration underway for continuing education at Moraine Valley Continue your education, earn a certificate or learn for fun this fall at Moraine Valley Community College. Registration is underway for the fall 2019 semester, which starts Aug. 19 with credit classes on the main campus. Credit classes at the Education Center at Blue Islandand Tinley Park…

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Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school
Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school

Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school Following a busy year of old building teardown, site cleanup and total reconstruction, Cicero District 99 is proud to officially announce the reopening of its newest 21st-century, state-of-the-art educational destination — Sherlock Elementary School (5347 W. 22nd Place). At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, District…

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Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show
Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show

Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show Two Stagg High School students were among 16 teens invited on stage at a Lady Gaga concert in Las Vegas. Morgan Sukalo and Persephone Valdes represented Stagg’s participation as one of only 8 schools in the country to provide Teen Mental Health First Aid training in…

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Moraine Valley to host alumni night at Chicago Fire game

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Moraine Valley to host alumni night at Chicago Fire game
Moraine Valley to host alumni night at Chicago Fire game

Moraine Valley to host alumni night at Chicago Fire game Moraine Valley Community College alumni can win up to four tickets to see the Chicago Fire home game Saturday, July 27 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. The game versus DC United starts at 7:30 p.m. The alumni event will be held in the Heineken Terrace,…

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Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor
Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor

Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor Learning that a 2014 graduate of Moraine Valley Community College’s Fire Academy was honored by the state for an act of bravery did not come as a surprise to Andy Hufnagl, Emergency Medical Technician and Fire Science Technology coordinator at Moraine Valley. “Bryan Lowery was…

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