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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center
Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center By Ray Hanania Legislation signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker this week does two important things for Tinley Park and for the southwest region. It secures a productive future for the long abandoned Tinley Mental Health Center, giving it to the Tinley Park Park District to…

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Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen
Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen

Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen Lockport and Homer Glen are set to receive $17.1 million to make vital improvements to local highways, bridges and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Sound and safe roads, highways and…

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Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center The long awaited renovation to the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center will soon be underway thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Transferring the Tinley Park Mental Health Center to the Tinley Park – Park District was one…

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Full-day kindergarten now mandated by new law supported by Senator Michael Hastings

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Full-day kindergarten now mandated by new law supported by Senator Michael Hastings
Full-day kindergarten now mandated by new law supported by Senator Michael Hastings

Full-day kindergarten now mandated by new law supported by Senator Michael Hastings Children across the south suburbs will soon have access to full-day kindergarten, thanks to a law supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law this week. “Early education is crucial to setting our children on a path to be…

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