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Students take over South Holland for a day
SOUTH HOLLAND | Students from South Holland took over the local village government on Monday.
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Nine National Merit Scholars named
Nine local students have been named winners of the National Merit Scholarship award.
Nine National Merit Scholars named
Nine local students have been named winners of the National Merit Scholarship award.
South Suburban College job fair draws thousands
SOUTH HOLLAND | At least 2,000 people were expected to attend Thornton Township and South Suburban College’s annual job fair Tuesday.
Thornton Twp. and SSC host job fair Tuesday
SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township and South Suburban College will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the college, 15800 S. State St.
Communications professionals host meeting
LANSING | The Illinois Woman's Press Association met recently at the home of member Marlene Cook.
Madigan pension fix could take local tax dollars
SPRINGFIELD | An Illinois House panel is scheduled to discuss a plan today that could divert more than a billion dollars from local government…
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D.205 wants to raise athletic eligibility requirement
DOLTON | The Thornton Township High School District 205 board hopes to send a message about the importance of education by tightening an acade…
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'Take a Bite Out of Grime' cleanup day in South Holland canceled, but volunteers still plant tulip tree at community center
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D.205 officials happy with new teachers contract
SOUTH HOLLAND | At Wednesday night’s board meeting, the Thornton Township District 205 School Board and the Faculty Association made a joint a…
Bulldog baseball and basketball camps coming in June to SSC
SOUTH HOLLAND | The South Suburban College baseball and basketball programs are holding registrations for their summer camps in June.
South Holland District 151 chooses Rising Star program
SOUTH HOLLAND | The District 151 School Board has chosen the Rising Star program to monitor school improvement.
D.205 teachers union takes strike vote
SOUTH HOLLAND | The Thornton Township District 205 Faculty Association conducted an official strike vote on May 1 and 3.
South Holland board approves committee, commission members
SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board approved the appointments of about 260 volunteers to various positions on committees and commissions that wi…
Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding
Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.
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Thornridge mourning loss of longtime track coach
DOLTON | T.J. Shirley could be found at track meets many weekends — for more than 30 years — making sure everything was running smoothly.
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Cook County to work on three local road projects this year
Road repairs in Lansing, Lynwood and South Holland are among the 27 road projects Cook County government has included on this year's construct…
Southeast Metra rail line proponents have work to do to qualify for funding
LANSING | There may be $385 billion in funds anticipated for transportation-related projects during the next three decades. But as of now, a p…
'Grease' rocked at South Suburban College
The audience bopped along to the sounds of the 1950s last week during performances of "Grease" at South Suburban College.
South Holland hosts cleanup and Arbor Day event May 12
SOUTH HOLLAND | The village will host a Take a Bite out of Grime cleanup and an Arbor Day event on May 12, officials announced.
Suburbs react to annexation proposal
Cook County officials on Monday stepped up their efforts to ultimately get all of the county's unincorporated areas to become part of existing…
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Comcast hosts Care Days in Calumet City
CALUMET CITY | State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, joined more than 140 volunteers and Comcast employees on April 21 to send 125 care p…
April 27, 2012 10:30 pm PhotosPhotos
New South Holland firefighter killed in motorcycle accident
HARVEY | As one of five recruits in the fire academy, Dwight Ligon Jr. pushed everyone to do their personal best but kept a positive attitude.
Archdiocese honors longtime teacher
Hobart resident Kevin McMillen recently received the 2012 Archdiocese of Chicago Distinguished Service Award at the Chicago Marriott Hotel.
Two teens missing from unincorporated Thornton Township
THORNTON TWP. | The Cook County sheriff's office is seeking the public's help in locating two missing teens from unincorporated Thornton Towns…
April 24, 2012 3:15 pm PhotosPhotos
D.205 students win Jefferson Award for public service
HARVEY | Members of the Thornton Township High School District 205 student board were named as regional winners of the the 2011-12 Jefferson A…
Water district unsure whether to support proposal to prevent Asian carp influx
LANSING | Officials with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago haven't decided whether to support cutting off the Chi…
South Holland women discuss lung health issues with state lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | Annette Turner and Dorothy Williams, both of South Holland, met with state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, on Wednesd…
D.205 names Carver Military Academy chief as superintendent
HARVEY | The Thornton Township District 205 School Board has approved a three-year contract for John F. Thomas as school superintendent, effec…
South Holland sets electric aggregation plan in motion
SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board took the next step in the process of purchasing electricity for village residents and small businesses with …
Race will be factor in Cook County redistricting, consultant says
MARKHAM | When the Cook County Board gets around later this year to drawing new boundaries for its 17 districts, it is likely that Chicago's S…
Fashion show benefiting Tabitha House nets $24K
HARVEY | More than 375 people attended Restoration Ministries' 14th annual fashion show and dinner in late March at the Serbian Social Center …
April 17, 2012 6:15 pm PhotosPhotos
New D.151 superintendent picked
SOUTH HOLLAND | Elementary District 151 has a new superintendent.
Officials: South Holland blaze erupted from electrical wiring
SOUTH HOLLAND | Fire officials believe an early Monday residential fire started in the electrical wiring of the master bedroom, according to a…
Flood awareness event set Wednesday in Lansing
LANSING | Residents and other property owners will have an opportunity to learn about steps that can be taken to minimize the impact of floodi…
Extended litigation, higher taxes likely in pension reform fight
TINLEY PARK, Ill. | School administrators from across the south suburbs were told Wednesday two things are likely to happen involving attempts…
Marian Catholic speech team captures state title
Performing "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" at the Illinois High School Association speech state finals in Springfield garnered yet anothe…
Moo Oink products on shelves in Northwest Indiana
Moo & Oink products are now available at multiple locations in Northwest Indiana.
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Easter event Sunday at South Holland church
SOUTH HOLLAND | River Oaks Community Church hosts its second annual Easter Sunday helicopter egg drop at noon Sunday on the baseball field beh…
South Holland school district wants state to pay pensions
SOUTH HOLLAND | South Holland School District 151 board adopted a resolution calling on the state of Illinois to continue to make its payments…
Wentworth Avenue contract awarded after 17-year wait
CHICAGO | Since 1995, Cook County's highway department has had desires to do a significant widening and resurfacing of Wentworth Avenue in Lan…
Board hears bundled power purchase details
SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board began the process of purchasing electric for village residents and small businesses with an eye on saving co…
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
Research into South Holland history discovers a girl's story
I recently was invited to the South Holland Historical Society to be their speaker for the regular monthly meeting.
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