Park Forest Historical Society will hold a program and annual meeting on Sunday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. The meeting and election of board members will be followed by a brief description of the refreshed website and a celebration of the anniversary […]
Category: South Chicago Heights
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Joyce Applauds Educational Career Grants Funding
In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage, State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Illinois State Board of Education in announcing $7.4 million in funding for grants to help prepare high school students for careers in education. “Teachers are assets to our children and schools,” said Joyce. “We need career and technical education programs […]
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Investing in Our Workforce, Our Infrastructure, and Our Success
One of my top goals as State Senator is to create opportunities throughout our region. Families need good jobs, communities need strong infrastructure, and our future generations need the skills and pathways to call this area their home for many years to come. Earlier this month, I was proud to join the Illinois Department of […]
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Joyce Announces $11M-plus in Evidence-Based Funding for Local Schools
State Sen. Patrick Joyce announced 20 school districts across the 40th District will receive more than $11 million in funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years. “Evidence-based funding continues to show our state’s testament to provide quality education to our students,” said Joyce. “This funding helps provide schools with the best resources […]
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Lions Club Presenting All American Day Car Show, Burnout Event, Drone Show
On Saturday, August 24, the Beecher Lions Club is sponsoring it’s “All American Day,” an all-day event on Gould Street in downtown Beecher. The event will include a car show and a military tribute with military vehicles, including artillery on display from the Illinois National Guard. Performers for the military tribute include the Beecher High […]
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Joyce Announces Fire Department Funding Opportunity
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications now are being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “When first responders have access to new or updated equipment, it allows them to perform their jobs better,” said Joyce. “This grant program helps ensure these services are receiving the […]
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Letter to Ed.: DeLuca
Dear Governor Pritzker: Residents in my district and across the southland are incredibly frustrated by skyrocketing property tax bills, and they are rightfully demanding action from their elected leaders. As undocumented border crossings decline, I am strongly urging your administration to redirect $100 million of funding intended for migrant issues and instead support direct property […]
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Creating Better Health Care, Clean Energy for Illinoisans
I recently joined a local radio station to discuss our top legislative work from the spring session in Springfield. To borrow a phrase from the Governor, we put our shoulder into two important initiatives – health care reform and clean energy. I wrote here a few months ago about the emotional challenges our family went […]
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Joyce Urges Local Agencies to Apply for Park Development Grants
State Sen. Patrick Joyce encourages local governmental agencies to apply for funding through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program following the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ announcement of $54 million in available funds. “Parks and other recreational spaces play a vital role in our community and promote both physical and mental well-being,” said […]
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As Border Crossings Fall, DeLuca Urges Shifting of Migrant Funding to Property Tax Relief Payments
As immigration officials report a drop in undocumented border crossings, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues to fund property tax relief payments for modest-income homeowners in the south suburbs. “Residents are frustrated by skyrocketing property tax costs, and they rightfully expect the state to intervene. […]