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Week in Review: Walmart Voted Down and Griffins Win
In the past week, you may have missed stories about good ACT scores, a haunted house map, heating costs, available jobs and others in Mokena and nearby.
News
Opponents to TP Walmart Proposal Warn LWHSD210 of Perceived DownfallSome residents asked the Lincoln-Way High School Dist. 210 board to go along with a vote by Summit Hill School Dist. 161 board and tell Tinley Park and Walmart "no."
Football: L-Way East Pushes Ahead of Sandburg
With a few long runs and key passes, the Lincoln-Way East Griffins varsity football team beat the Carl Sandburg High School Eagles, 31-13.
School Board Vote Leaves Tinley Walmart Plan Looking Dead
The Summit Hill School District voted down tax breaks for a proposed Walmart, apparently killing the plan, the SouthtownStar reported.
Find Local Haunted Houses Near Mokena
Are you ready for a scare? Patch has compiled the mother of all haunted house maps. With Halloween fast-approaching, find out what the Chicago region has to offer for haunted houses by scrolling over the markers on our interactive map.
Heating Your Home to Cost More This Winter
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Local Jobs: TCF Bank and Silver Cross Hosp. are Hiring
Looking for a new line of work, or a way to supplement your income? Check out jobs in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Sports Clips Sponsors Help a Hero, Gift Cards for U.S. Troop
Sports Clips in New Lenox is sponsoring Help a Hero to raise funds for U.S. Troops gift and phone cards.
Four Lincoln-Way Students Ace ACT
Four Lincoln-Way High School District students got perfect scores on the ACT, the SouthtownStar reported.
3 PCHS Seniors Earn Nat'l AP Scholar Awards
A total of 47 PCHS students qualified for AP Scholar Awards.
New Preschool at Summit Hill School D161 Off to a Good Start
The new preschool program at Dr. Julian Rogus School gets off to a fun start.
Blogs
Grade the Bears Win Over the Giants on NFL Network Thursday…
Upcoming Programs at The Bridge Teen Center
Flu shots to be available at Palos Immediate Care Center in Orland Park
Mokena Business Owner Wins National Executive of the Year Award
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