Week in Review: Hiring Debate in District 113A, Local Charity Raises $30K for Ellie

Monday, June 11

The 16-year-old Lemont High School student finished eighth in the 14-15 division at the 2012 Visa Championships on Saturday.

Those attending the Illinois Republican Convention in Tinley Park over the weekend share their thoughts on the Republican party, how far it's come and where its going.

One of three nominees for Republican National Committeeman for Illinois urged delegates to "give the people their party back" in what he says was a weekend filled with unfair voting with rigged outcomes.

Tuesday, June 12

District officials said principals have interviewed entry-level teachers to fill the vacant position, per the state-approved financial plan.

In an open letter to board members and administrators, Lemont residents ask the district to consider hiring experienced teachers at an entry-level salary.

A sermon titled, "God's Way to Home Improvement: Putting a Woman in Her Place," has drawn criticism from residents; Pastor Steve Meister says the message was positive. What do you think?

One for the Kids hosted their annual cocktail party April 28 in Oakbrook Terrace to raise money for 8-year-old Ellie Cuiching, who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor last year.

The Lemont Junior Woman's Club recently awarded their ninth annual Volunteer Scholarship Awards to Lemont High School's Kiley Janas, Ryan Peraino, Morgan Rex, and Maribeth Van Hecke.

Wednesday, June 13

Jennifer and Tim Hatton are two of the organizers behind the 26th Annual Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca.

Diana Vera was recently honored for her performance on Le Grand Concours, an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of French Teachers.

Thursday, June 14

More than 100 residents joined the at Covington North Park on Wednesday for a night of live music, games and a showing of "Chipmunks: Chipwrecked."

The initiative would allow students with abilities to compete in parallel events at state finals in a select group of sports, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Patch to feature Patterson's and READKIDDOREAD's Summer Reading List on all local sites, including Lemont Patch.

Friday, June 15

"Tour de Lemont" will award prizes to families who bike to each of Lemont's 24 parks this summer.

May was the platform’s most successful month to date, with nearly 12 million users and record-breaking revenue. And, we launched four new sites in suburban Chicago.

Saturday, June 16

New record for rainfall set Friday; tips on how to prevent fires and protect your landscaping when it's hot and dry.

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