Moraine Valley president Sylvia Jenkins to retire

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Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins, president of Moraine Valley Community College, announced her retirement at the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 20. Her retirement will be effective June 30, 2023. “The Board of Trustees appreciates the positive working relationship we have enjoyed with Dr. Jenkins. Her dedication to the students, faculty and staff of…

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Man charged in Oak Lawn ruse burglary

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By Bob Bong A Chicago man has been charged with burglary in connection with a ruse theft at Reilly’s Daughter on December 19. Ronald Browning, 74, of the 7700 block of South Yates Avenue in Chicago, has been charged with burglary and one count of felony theft after he was apprehended thanks to a collaborative…

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Palos Heights Television Channel 4 December 29-January 4

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On Comcast cable station Channel 4, December 29, 2022 through January 4, 2023 All shows can also be seen by going to Youtube.com/PHTV4 Palos Heights City Council Meeting Spotlight: Chicago Christian H. S. Boys Soccer Spotlight: Shepard H. S. Girls Basketball Spotlight: Shepard H. S. Boys Basketball Around Palos: the Center Winter Events, Programs and…

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Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, wreath and light recycling

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Live Christmas tree and wreath collection in the Village of Orland Park will be offered by Waste Management, the Village’s waste collector. During the first two full weeks of January, the weeks of January 2 and January 9, Waste Management customers can place Christmas trees and wreaths at the curb on their regular garbage collection…

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Moraine Valley Board of Trustees seeks candidates for board vacancies

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The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees seeks qualified candidates to fill two vacancies on the board until April 2025. The vacancies were created by the resignations this month of Bernadette Barrett, who resigned Dec. 4, and Kimberly Hastings Cristelli, who resigned Dec. 16. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a…

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District 230 students volunteer as holiday helpers, spread holiday joy

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At Consolidated High School District 230, students at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools are required to perform 25 hours of service learning as part of their graduation requirements. For many students, volunteering is something they choose to do, regardless of whether it is a requirement or not. In fact, since July 1, District 230’s…

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Richards wins Marian Classic championship

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The varsity speech team from Richards High School won first place at the Marian Classic last month. It’s the first tournament championship for Richards speech since 2018 and their first team victory at Marian Catholic ever. The Bulldogs produced a total team victory with so many students winning hardware: Champion – Stella Chinchilla, Dramatic Interpretation;…

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Hurley encourages donations for Ronald McDonald House

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State Rep. Fran Hurley is asking residents to consider donating new and unused items for families of pediatric patients at Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn. “Our local Ronald McDonald House does great work supporting local families experiencing a difficult period in their lives,” Hurley said. “This donation drive is a…

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Palos 118 students win at 2022 Young Inventor Challenge

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Fourth-grade students from Palos School District 118 took home three awards at the 2022 People of Play Young Inventor Challenge. Students from Palos East and West Elementaries participated in the event on November 19 at Radio Flyer Headquarters in Chicago. The program gives students ages 6 to18 an opportunity to develop and pitch their original…

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District 230 donates more than 8,500 pairs of socks 

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This winter will be a bit warmer across the south suburbs for those in need thanks to the combined efforts of students and staff at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools. A grand total of 8,652 pairs of socks were donated in the month of October to the Educational Support Professionals’ Association Socktober Sock Drive. Because…

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