Press Releases/Announcements from local sources
Lemon
- WegoWeb
Correction to "Are District 33 CUTS Fair to
Classroom Teachers"
"Strangely enough, the original
conclusion still holds true. The number of classroom teachers is small
and the size of the cuts is large."
A collage of the annual meeting at which officers are installed.
On the financial woes of District
33
"We can force the State of Illinois
to meet its constitutional requirement to provide the primary funding for
education."
Lemon
- WegoWeb"Still one common theme kept presenting itself throughout the course of the evening. IT'S NOT OUR FAULT."
Rep
Hastert
Sen Peter Roskam
Roskam bill would double
education tax credit
"The legislation (SB 85) doubles the
education expense credit. The current credit is $500 per family. Senate Bill
85 would raise the maximum to $1,000."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Gov. Rod Blagojevich today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration’s Commissioner Lester Crawford blasting his agency for failing to respond for more than four months while Illinois, New Mexico, New York City and Cleveland waited for approval to import flu vaccine from Europe to address the severe shortage in the United States."
West
Chicago High SchoolLemon
- WegoWebWest
Chicago High School
West Chicago Lions Club
WEST CHICAGO LIONS CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP
"The application deadline is April 29, 2005."
All
Night Long"Deb's theme, Purse-Suasions, will give women humorous insights into the ways they bring added stress into their lives. "
ElementaryDistrict 33
Lemon
- WegoWeb"There have been no reputable studies in peer reviewed journals that confirm the existence of intelligent life in Bartlett"
Bill
Shreffler Thanks 4 The
People
"Right now, "Tess" is doing very well, and has completed her third of five
rounds of chemotherapy."
Lemon
- WegoWeb"The only thing to be significantly cut will be the one thing that is so important to so many kids... their classroom teacher."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"In spite of all that the District is struggling with at this point in time, I think it helps us all to take a minute and be reminded of our successes, and to celebrate them."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"The above review of action taken by the Board of Education at their regular meeting is provided in an attempt to keep you informed."
"The Board and Administration will share the status of budget reduction discussions for 2005-2006 and will answer questions and listen to suggestions from the community."
West Chicago Police Dept.
"The Chicago Corvette Club will again be hosting a fundraiser for us on Saturday, March 5th. "Rock & Roll meets Country"..."
GovernorBlagojevich
Illinois outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation
City
of West Chicagodedicated by Mayor Fortner on January 17, 2005
"Built to last 100 years, the facility, located at 1400 W. Hawthorne Lane, was completed on time and within budget, providing West Chicago residents and businesses with some of the cleanest water in Chicagoland at a very low cost compared to other communities."
Lemon
- WegoWebThis listing includes the library and is accurate to the best of my knowledge as of Jan 18th. There is STILL TIME for people to get on the ballot.
GovernorBlagojevich
Lemon
- WegoWebWest
Chicago High School"The fitness staff will implement personal training programs and give practical advice to participants on workout routines that will help them to reach personal fitness goals,"
WinfieldTownship
Democrats
GovernorBlagojevich
"Twelve children have been recovered since Gov. Blagojevich launched significant improvements to the state’s AMBER Alert system early in his Administration."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"The Board has been openly discussing options for reducing next
year's budget deficit since this school year began..."
West
Chicago Police Dept.BI-WEEKLY STATS SUMMARY
Sen Peter Roskam"Sparks flew at the close of the 93rd General Assembly as Senate Republicans opposed a real estate tax hike and a power grab for judicial seats in suburban counties."
West
Chicago Police Dept.Lemon
- WegoWeb"The one taxing body which has been unresponsive is the library."
West
Chicago High SchoolJeff Cisowski Wins 19th District VFW Voice of Democracy Competition
CHS Education Foundation & Alumni Association Announces Alumni Scholarships
Sen Peter Roskam
Senator Peter Roskam is
Republican Whip
"The start of another legislative
session marks the beginning of another two years of serving in a leadership
post for State Senator Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton) who will again serve as
Senate Republican Whip."
West
Chicago High SchoolNoe Castro Named January Student of the Month at Technology Center of DuPage
ElementaryDistrict 33
West
Chicago High School"A team of students from West Chicago Community High School recently made decisions which awarded them first place in a regional stock market competition."
GovernorBlagojevich
"The Governor threatened to seal the site quickly if waste is still being taken without proper permits and oversight. Today’s action is the second in the Administration’s aggressive new crackdown on illegal dumping."
GovernorBlagojevich
“For many of these southern Illinois counties, this is more snow than they usually see in an entire winter,”
Rep
Hastert"... Hastert (R-IL) today praised the efforts of the U.S. House of Representatives for unanimously approving additional tax deductions for cash donations to help victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami."
WayneTownship
"Added to the 5.15% tax levy cut in 2004, our property tax is lower than when I took office in 2001,"
RubenPineda
"... organize your family and friends to come on out and bowl or just have a good time with the band while helping a good cause."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"Several parents from Indian Knoll School addressed the Board of Education in reference to budget reductions for next school year."
SenatorDick Durbin
"But, this law proves that Congress can rise to an historic challenge, work closely in a bi-partisan manner and in the end, marshal the strength and wisdom of our people to provide for our common defense."
"Today's Fire Administration grants will go a long way towards ensuring that these brave men and women are equipped with the best possible tools to do their jobs well."
"The Sun-Times cited Veterans Affairs data showing that Illinois veterans receive about $6,802 in benefits -- making our state 50th in the nation and significantly lower than veterans in other parts of the U.S."
Lemon
- WegoWeb"I guess he just proved to be a good senator. I wish to take this opportunity to simply say thankyou."
Rep
Hastert"(Washington, D.C.) House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today made the following remarks after being elected Speaker for the fourth consecutive term:.."
"(Washington, D.C.) House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today announced the appointments of Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) to vacancies on the House Rules Committee. .."
"(Washington D.C.) Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today made the following statement: .."
GovernorBlagojevich
"In a show of respect for the victims of the South Asian tsunami, Gov. Rod Blagojevich today issued a proclamation declaring January 3-7 as Days of Remembrance for the South Asian Tsunami Victims and ordering that flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff for the remainder of this week."
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