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Stagg High School Unveils Wellness Room to Support Student Well-Being
Stagg High School Unveils Wellness Room to Support Student Well-Being - Southwest Regional Publishing
Stagg High School has opened a new Wellness Room offering students calming activities, emotional support and hands-on tools to strengthen social-emotional wellness.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Stagg High School Unveils Wellness Room to Support Student Well-Being
Nov 22 | Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday! | Beverly, IL Patch
Local Event: Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday!
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nov 22 | Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday! | Beverly, IL Patch
Thornton Township District 205 giving teachers $5,000 bonuses for good attendance
Thornton Township District 205 giving teachers $5,000 bonuses for good attendance
District 205 bonuses go to teachers at Thornton, Thornridge and Thornwood high schools present for 95% or more of the school year.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Thornton Township District 205 giving teachers $5,000 bonuses for good attendance
Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday! | Alsip, IL Patch
Local Event: Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday!
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Arts and Craft Fair this Saturday! | Alsip, IL Patch
200-U gets sneak peek of tax levy
200-U gets sneak peek of tax levy - The Vedette
A formal presentation will be made in December on the proposed tax levy for Beecher School District 2
southwestregionalpublishing.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
200-U gets sneak peek of tax levy
What would it take to dissolve Thornton Township? - The Lansing Journal
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November 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
What would it take to dissolve Thornton Township? - The Lansing Journal
D161 parents learn strategies to keep kids safe online
D161 parents learn strategies to keep kids safe online - HF Chronicle
The internet and social media can lead kids into unsafe sites and activities. Cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki shared tips on how to protect them from digital threats during a Nov. 11 program hosted...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
D161 parents learn strategies to keep kids safe online
Evergreen Park High School to add bowling alley to sports complex
Evergreen Park High School to add bowling alley to sports complex
Evergreen Park High School plans an eight-lane bowling alley. Its teams now practice and compete at Arena Lanes in Oak Lawn.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Evergreen Park High School to add bowling alley to sports complex
H-F High gets commendable ranking on Illinois Report Card
H-F High gets commendable ranking on Illinois Report Card - HF Chronicle
H-F High School got a commendable rating of 85.43% from the Illinois State Board of Education for student scores on the Illinois Report Card.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
H-F High gets commendable ranking on Illinois Report Card
These Alsip-Crestwood Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025 - Patch
Where To Gobble A Turkey Near Alsip-Crestwood On Thanksgiving Day
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
These Alsip-Crestwood Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025 - Patch
Superintendent who charged porn to school credit card resigns
Superintendent who charged porn to school credit card resigns
A suburban school superintendent - accused of charging porn to a district website - has resigned following a months-long audit triggered by a WGN Investigate...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Superintendent who charged porn to school credit card resigns
District 153 honors six staff members with Morin Awards
District 153 honors six staff members with Morin Awards - HF Chronicle
Homewood SD153 presented the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award to six staff members for their efforts during the 2025-26 school year.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
District 153 honors six staff members with Morin Awards
InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive | Alsip, IL Patch
Local Event: InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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November 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive | Alsip, IL Patch
Tinley Park High School Hosts Inaugural Heroes Game Honoring Project Fire Buddies and Future Titans - Taylor Media
Tinley Park High School Hosts Inaugural Heroes Game Honoring Project Fire Buddies and Future Titans - Taylor Media
Tinley Park High School recently hosted its first-ever Heroes Game, a community event dedicated to honoring Project Fire Buddies and celebrating young “Future
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November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Tinley Park High School Hosts Inaugural Heroes Game Honoring Project Fire Buddies and Future Titans - Taylor Media
Tiffany Henyard's replacement earning ire from her friends — and foes
Tiffany Henyard’s replacement earning ire from her friends — and foes
Napoleon Harris, the current Thornton Township Supervisor, is facing an election challenge from two of his former deputies and a longtime critic, who allege that his nominating petitions contain du…
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November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Tiffany Henyard's replacement earning ire from her friends — and foes
Following Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson’s perjury conviction, village faced with filling vacant seat
Following Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson’s perjury conviction, village faced with filling vacant seat
Following Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson’s conviction, village trustees will select an acting mayor until April 2027.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Following Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson’s perjury conviction, village faced with filling vacant seat
41 towns receive $118,000 each from Wind Creek Casino’s first year
41 towns receive $118,000 each from Wind Creek Casino’s first year
Wind Creek Chicago Southland has taken in the second highest revenue of any Illinois casino, second to Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
41 towns receive $118,000 each from Wind Creek Casino’s first year
InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive | Beverly, IL Patch
Local Event: InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
InkySPA Friendsgiving Food Drive | Beverly, IL Patch
Toulios era ends at Argo High School with resignation
Toulios era ends at Argo High School with resignation - Southwest Regional Publishing
Argo School District 217 Supt. William Toulios resigned immediately Thursday night after months of uncertainty over his future.
southwestregionalpublishing.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Toulios era ends at Argo High School with resignation
12 Marist High School Seniors Sign To Compete In College | Beverly, IL Patch
Marist Seniors Commit To Colleges And Universities In First Round Of Signing Ceremonies
Marist seniors from Beverly, Alsip, Orland, Evergreen Park, Palos and Oak Lawn sign letters of intent to continue academic-athletic careers
patch.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
12 Marist High School Seniors Sign To Compete In College | Beverly, IL Patch
Smith Village Support Group Focuses On Helping Dementia Patients Cope With Holidays
Smith Village Support Group Focuses On Helping Dementia Patients Cope With Holidays
Smith Village offers caregivers tips for helping those with memory loss cope with changes in routine during the holidays, Tuesday, Nov. 18.
patch.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Smith Village Support Group Focuses On Helping Dementia Patients Cope With Holidays
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson found guilty of perjury, obstruction of justice
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson found guilty of perjury, obstruction of justice
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson has been convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges, accused of lying in a deposition in a lawsuit over the south suburban village's trash disposal contracts.
www.cbsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson found guilty of perjury, obstruction of justice
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collective Of Southeast Side Holds Candlelight Vigil Friday
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collective Of Southeast Side Holds Candlelight Vigil Friday
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collect of Southeast Side will host a community vigil in the East Side neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 14.
patch.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collective Of Southeast Side Holds Candlelight Vigil Friday
District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to 3 outstanding students
District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to 3 outstanding students - HF Chronicle
The Tom Dockweiler Award was presented to three outstanding students selected by the principals in Homewood School District 153.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to 3 outstanding students
Jury deliberates in Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson perjury charges: ‘He lied repeatedly’ prosecutors say
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson convicted of perjury, obstruction of justice
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice, and likely will have to resign.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Jury deliberates in Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson perjury charges: ‘He lied repeatedly’ prosecutors say