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Busing problems waning in Orland District 135

May 21, 2019 at 5:56 p.m.

Orland School District 135 appears to have largely quelled the furor over its new bus company's rough start to the school year that drew hundreds of complaints of late, lost...

Parent Raymond Cicenas speaks Wednesday night during an Orland School District 135 special board meeting to address busing problems so far this school year.

Orland Park schools bring back prior bus firm for some routes

May 21, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.

Most Orland School District 135 students will continue to be bused by a new company that has caused many problems, drawing more than 800 complaints during its first eight days...

Anna Maria Wydajewski, front row, third from left, speaks Thursday night at the Orland School District 135 Board meeting at Center School in Orland Park about widespread busing problems.

Angry Orland Park parents want bus company fired

May 21, 2019 at 5:51 p.m.

Orland School District 135 is looking into firing or partially replacing its beleaguered new bus company after a first week of school marred by late routes, erratic driving and unprofessional...

Frankfort OKs grants to boost businesses

May 21, 2019 at 5:49 p.m.

Frankfort trustees approved grants Monday to lure a new business to the village's business park and to expand an existing business. Al Tabron Development will receive a $19,600 grant in...

D135 board president vows to keep reserve fund level

May 21, 2019 at 5:47 p.m.

Joe La Margo says the district's reserve funds to be preserved at a level higher than suggested in budget Orland School District 135 board president Joe La Margo vowed Monday...

Trustee Cindy Heath, right, makes a point Monday while Mayor Jim Holland looks on during the Frankfort Village Board meeting. It was the first time trustees sat at their spots along the dais of the boardroom of the new Village Hall.

Frankfort seeks trustee hopefuls

May 21, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.

Frankfort residents interested in becoming a village trustee to fill the remaining two years of Todd Morgan's four-year term have until the end of the month to apply. Frankfort Mayor...

Trustee Todd Morgan, left, announces his resignation Monday night after 14 years on the Frankfort Village Board. Also pictured are Trustee Dick Trevarthan, center, and Mayor Jim Holland.

Frankfort trustee resigns; may run for mayor

May 21, 2019 at 5:41 p.m.

Frankfort Trustee Todd Morgan resigned his seat Monday after 14 years, but he wouldn't rule out a return to politics in two years to run for mayor. "As this point...

Orland District 135 school board member Dave Shalabi, third from left, poses with his family along with other board members and Superintendent Janet Stutz, far right, during his first board meeting Monday night. Shalabi replaces Michael Carroll, who was elected an Orland Park trustee.

Orland District 135 looks at deficit budget

May 21, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

Two years without a property tax increase and stingy state funding have Orland School District 135 officials eyeing a deficit budget that could drop reserve funds below the school board's...

A watchtower feature on the right occupies one corner of the new auditorium in Frankfort's enlarged Village Hall.

Frankfort trustees break in their new home

May 21, 2019 at 5:38 p.m.

Frankfort trustees on Monday held their first meeting in the expanded Village Hall, ahead of some final touches on the nearly $6 million addition. Trustees sat at fabric-lined tables rather...

New business manager in Homer 33C

May 21, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.

The new business manager for Homer School District 33C is a familiar face in the community and in local school finance circles. Homer Glen resident John Reiniche was hired Tuesday...

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