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Do you know a student who has accomplished something extraordinary? Are you part of an organization that is putting together a charity benefit? Tell everyone about these things and more in our Announcements section. Here's how to do it!UPDATE (12:56 p.m. April 27)--Online registration for Do the Griff has changed since this article was originally published. It ends at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Race-day registration remains the same. Frankfort Chiropractors Host Annual Do The Griff Race Drs. J. Aaron Wolfe and Bradley Katzmann of Sports and Spine Chiropracticalong with Flexeon Rehabilitation, both in Frankfort, will host the fourth annual Do the Griff 4-mile community run Sunday, May 1. Proceeds from the event go to Lincoln-Way High School District 210, Frankfort School District 157-C and Mokena School District 159. The …
L-W East and L-W North Poms Compete at State The Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way North Poms took their award-winning routines to state recently, finishing in the top 10 of their divisions. “We had a great team this year that worked really well together and had goals set to achieve,” said Lincoln-Way North Poms Coach Monica Bozek. “This season has been truly a great one for the whole squad,” said Lincoln-Way East Poms Coach Maria Gaytan. “The team was a very talented bunch of young ladies, and they all worked hard to achieve the goals we set in the beginning of the season.” Lincoln-Way East’s…
L-W Students Graduate Mid-Year Ten students from Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 participated in a mid-year commencement ceremony Saturday, Jan. 29, at Lincoln-Way West High School in New Lenox. It marked the first time Lincoln-Way West students received diplomas since the school’s opening in 2009. Supt. Lawrence A. Wyllie and school board president David Izzo delivered the keynote addresses, telling students they are ready to step outside the world of Lincoln-Way and face new challenges. For a complete list of graduates, check out the story in our Announcements section. …
Walsh Voted President of Metro Counties JOLIET – Will County Executive Larry Walsh has been elected president of Metro Counties of Illinois, a consortium of the 14th largest counties in the state. Walsh was elected at the group’s Monday, Jan. 24, meeting. He succeeds Suzi Schmidt of Lake County, who was elected to the State Senate. He had been the group’s vice president for four years. Walsh also served as a State Senator from 1997 to 2005. “I am honored to be chosen president of this organization,” said Walsh. “Metro Counties works on issues important to all of its members. As …
Student Artwork Will Be Featured in Downers Grove Contest A number of Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 students were honored by having their artwork selected for inclusion in the Scholastic Art Competition in Downers Grove. Area residents will have an opportunity to see Lincoln-Way’s winning art pieces before the Gold Key winners head off to New York. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6 at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St., Downers Grove. Visitors can also view the pieces during school hours Feb. 7- 11. In all, about 1,431 pieces of artwork from …
Two SXU Football All-Americans From Frankfort Senior quarterback Anthony Kropp and junior kicker Tom Lynch, both of Frankfort and both Lincoln-Way East High School graduates, were among 10 Saint Xavier football players named Jan. 14 to the 2010 Victory Sports Network NAIA All-American Team. Both claimed first team honors. Also named to the first team were senior defensive back Pat Geary, of Mokena and a Lincoln-Way East graduate, and wide receiver Mike Maher, of Plainfield who graduated from Providence Catholic in New Lenox. In addition, SXU had junior offensive lineman Michael Johnson, of …
Performing Arts Series Resumes in L-W District 210 Whether you’re a fan of big band music or gravity-defying feats by Chinese acrobats, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 has something for everyone in its professionally produced performing arts series. The Senior Series, introduced with the opening of Lincoln-Way North High School in 2008, has featured such performers as the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Flat Cats With Big City Swing and comedian Tom Dreesen. The Spotlight Series, introduced with the opening of Lincoln-Way West High School in 2009, has featured such performers as American English…
Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Assists Families Victimized by Domestic Violence In its mission to serve others, the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club recently sold poinsettias and donated the proceeds to a local crisis center that assists families victimized by domestic violence. “We’re extremely happy to be able to donate to such a worthy cause,” said Paul Lyons, president of the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club. “I want to thank everyone who purchased poinsettias to make this event happen.” The Rotary Club, which is comprised of business leaders, educators and clergy from the Tinley Park …
