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Summit Hill 161 Accepts a Dozen Resignations, Approves New Hires
Article Summary: The Summit Hill School District 161 Board of Education processed a significant number of staff changes, accepting twelve resignations…
Summit Hill 161 Approves $48K Tech Upgrade, Board Divided on New Teacher Hire
Article Summary: The Summit Hill District 161 Board of Education approved a five-year, $48,305 agreement for a virtual server upgrade and…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Village Board for September 8, 2025
The Frankfort Village Board’s meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, was highlighted by a resident’s pointed questions regarding the village’s…
Frankfort Resident Questions Village’s Lake Michigan Water Survey Process
Article Summary: A Frankfort resident publicly questioned the village’s handling of a recent water source survey during the village board…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Public Library District for July 24, 2025
The Frankfort Public Library District board on Thursday, July 24, 2025, addressed a major loan payment error by its bank,…
JJC Moves Forward with Major Technology Overhaul to Modernize College Operations
Article Summary: The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees received a detailed update on a sweeping Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees for August 20, 2025
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees focused on a major technological overhaul, celebrated milestones in student support, and addressed…
Tensions Flare as JJC Chairman Rebukes “Entitlement” After Trustee Lists Demands
Article Summary: Apparent tensions on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees surfaced during its meeting on Wednesday, August 20,…
Library to Host Naloxone Distribution Box to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Article Summary: The Frankfort Public Library will become a host site for a naloxone distribution box in partnership with the…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Fire Protection District for July 15, 2025
The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, considered several significant financial and equipment matters.…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners for July 8, 2025
The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, approved a major planning expenditure, authorizing $131,500 for…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for July 15, 2025
The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees took major steps toward addressing long-term financial and operational needs at its…