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2 Community Corner Tanna Patino was chosen to represent Chicagoland at 'Miss Hooters International' competition and said the brand has been like family to her. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies ORLAND PARK, IL — A waitress at an Orland Park Hooters is representing all Chicagoland restaurants at this year's "Miss Hooters International" competition, and she said she's never felt more empowered. According to 21-year-old Tanna Patino, the 15300 South LaGrange Road restaurant has been like a family to her since she began waitressing at the location over two years ago. "They're very supportive of everything I do," the Oak Forest resident said. "They prepare me for the woman I am today and who I'm going to be. I get a lot of social skills and meet a lot of different people through the brand." The competition is in its 25th year, with a waitress from Florida winning the crown — and the $30,000 cash prize — last … [Read more...] about ‘I Feel Empowered’ Orland Park Hooters Girl To Compete Internationally

0 Community Corner The free Cruise Nights are scheduled for Monday nights from June 6 through Sept. 26 at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort. TJ Kremer III , Patch Staff Posted Reply FRANKFORT, IL — Summer is right around the corner, and that means the Frankfort Car Club is back with its Cruise Nights at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort. Cruise Nights are scheduled for every Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from June 6 through Sept. 26, with the exception of Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 because of the Frankfort Fall Fest. Cruise Nights are free to attend, and there is no registration fee for those who want to show off their classic rides, according to Frankfort Car Club Secretary Larry Claypool. This year, the Frankfort Car Club is encouraging parents to bring out their "future drivers." Children can go to the main stage and receive a free Hot Wheels toy just for coming out, Claypool said. The Frankfort Car Club also … [Read more...] about Frankfort Car Club’s Cruise Nights To Return June 6

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books, record the names of the books on a form to Hastings' office by Aug. 19. rtandon , Community Contributor Posted Reply FRANKFORT – To keep kids' minds engaged this summer, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is launching a Summer Book Club for children and young people who live in the 19th State Senate District. "Our goal is to help prevent summer slide during break by helping keep students sharp and ready for the fall," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "I'm excited to host the summer reading program again this year and hope to have even more participation than we did last year." The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form and return the form to Hastings' office by Aug. … [Read more...] about Hastings launches summer reading program

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Los estudiantes de la escuela Wilson de SD170 sondean el mundo reptiliano langellotti , Community Contributor Posted Reply T he students at CHSD170's Wilson School recently enjoyed a fun, unique, and informative program from Dave DiNaso's 'The Traveling World of Reptiles.' During the program, students were engaged in a lively, interactive, and engaging experience during which they learned about a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians. The students were captivated by observing and touching snakes, turtles, frogs, and iguanas. "Our students were fearless as they became an integral part of the program," said Wilson Principal Keyara Bishop. "This was a wonderful opportunity for Wilson's scholars to make real-life connections to Science standards … [Read more...] about Students at SD170’s Wilson School Probe the Reptilian World

0 Community Corner The Behrman's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. They worked for years to make life accessible for him and others. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply ORLAND PARK, IL — An Orland Park family had a group home in Country Club Hills named after them to honor their work for people with disabilities, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Behrman family's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 2 years old. Parents Paul and Gail Behrman worked for years to make life more accessible for Andrew and finally purchased a home in Palos Heights where Andrew could live comfortably on his own with two other roommates. Now, the family is being honored by the United Cerebral Palsy Association. Read more at the Daily Southtown . Thank Reply Share Accessible Home Named After Volunteering Orland Park Family: Report … [Read more...] about Accessible Home Named After Volunteering Orland Park Family: Report

0 Community Corner The cemetery recently leveled and reset its grave markers. Richard Free Press , News Partner Posted Reply By Jon DePaolis, Richard Free Press : MOKENA, Ill. — A Memorial Day remembrance hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 725 is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Pioneer Cemetery in Mokena. An additional dedication ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11:30 a.m. at the post, located at 19852 Wolf Road, at which Gerald Rentz's name will be added to the William Martin Post 725 memorial plaque. "I encourage everyone to come out and remember those who have given their lives for our country in wars over the decades and centuries," said Assistant Village Administrator Kirk Zoellner during the Monday, May 23 Village of Mokena Board of Trustees meeting. Zoellner said rehab work was performed recently at Pioneer Cemetery. "This is something we've been working on here for a … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance Planned For May 30 At Mokena’s Pioneer Cemetery