The Prairie State College Library is hosting a discussion of the graphic novel “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale” during two sessions of its One Book, One Community Book Club on Tuesday, April 11. Readers are invited to participate in discussions at 2 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. either on campus or[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Police report rash of vehicle thefts
The Flossmoor Police Department received reports of multiple vehicles being stolen in the 3800 block of Vollmer Road during the weekend of April 1. The vehicles primarily consist of Kia models and a Hyundai model, in which the offender used forced entry to gain access. Flossmoor officers reported recovering each[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for BMW Championship
Golf enthusiasts, you have a chance to be part of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club this summer by serving as a volunteer. The event taking place Aug. 15 through 20 will have the top 70 golfers on the PGA Tour playing to win. The BMW Championship is[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Casten introduce bill aimed at reducing gun trafficking in Illinois
U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (Ill.-2) and Sean Casten (Ill.-6) introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act on Thursday, March 30, to require gun owners to report if their gun is lost or stolen within 48 hours. The state’s efforts at gun control are often undermined by weak gun laws in neighboring states like[Read More…]
Food drive set for April 1 in Homewood
The parish of St. John Neumann is hosting a food donation drive on Saturday, April 1, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church’s north parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Christopher K. Riedel, D233 (free)
Age: 48Education: B.A., M.A., M.B.A.Job/role: ConnectSx, CEO/Co-founderFamily: I am married with 2 children. Issues:A continued focus on educational equity for all learners; supporting and strengthening the educational excellence of H-F High School through strong collaboration with the administration, staff, and the community; ensuring the safety of the H-F environment for all students and staff;[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Gerald Pauling II, D233 (free)
Age: 55Education: J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law; B.S., Business Administration, University of IllinoisJob/role: Partner and member of the Executive Committee, Seyfarth Shaw LLPFamily: Wife, Eugenia; three children. Issues:Academic achievement and performance; fiscal responsibility; continued staff growth and development; school culture and climate. Goals:
Meet the Candidates: Nathan Legardy, D233 (free)
Age: 51Education: B.S. Finance, DePaul UniversityJob/role: Wiz Kids Foundation – Executive DirectorFamily: Wife, Badia, two children.Other elected positions: Serving on the District 233 School Board since 2019. Issues: Goals:Continue supporting the administration by transforming the district to a more data-centric culture. Increasing alignment with feeder system schools with the end goal of improving the preparedness[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Pamela Jackson, D233 (free)
Age: 54Education: B.S. in HR ManagementJob/role: Executive relationship manager-UKG (Human Capital software company)Family: Four children; a niece and 95-year-old aunt.Other elected positions: Current District 233 school board member. Issues: Goals:
Meet the Candidates: Beth A. Larocca, D233 (free)
Age: 64Education: B.A. Accounting, University of Notre Dame; M.A. Reading, Texas Woman’s University; M.E. School Administration and Supervision, Loyola University of Chicago.Job/role: Retired educator.Family: Parents: Tom and Pat Larocca; four brothers and sisters.Other elected positions: District 233 board member 2017-2021. Issues:Safety and discipline, data-driven decisions, closing the achievement gap, residency, preparing every student for one[Read More…]
