New Pace facility opens in Markham
State officials including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Transportation Secretary Omer Osman and state Reps. Bob Rita, William Q. Davis and Debbie Meyers-Martin joined Pace Executive Director Malinda Metzger and other officials earlier this month to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new facility in Markham and the introduction of a bus operator training course.
The site has spurred economic development through job creation and will improve access to employment by supporting Pace service throughout the south suburbs, officials said in a news release.
The Southland campus project at 2107 W 163rd Place was made possible by the historic Rebuild Illinois capital program. In total, the state provided $34.2 million in funding, including Rebuild Illinois. Additional funding was provided by the Federal Transportation Administration ($1.3 million), Regional Transportation Authority Bonds ($1.9 million), and Pace capital funds ($2.6 million).
NWI Symphony kicks off tour in Lansing
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra began its summer tour last week with a free performance at Fox Pointe in Lansing. As part of the patriotic program, audience members were provided American flags to wave during a rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Upcoming free events at Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry St., include a tribute to John Mellencamp at 7:30 p.m, July 31 and a National Night Out event at 5 p.m. Aug. 6.
County commissioner to head national group
Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, 4th District, has been elected president of the National Association of Black County Officials, an organization representing African American officials in more than 3,000 counties, boroughs and parishes across the country.
The 49-year-old organization and its associated group – the National Organization of Black County Officials – elected Moore at the National Association of Counties Annual Conference in Florida.
Cook County’s 4th district includes includes parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Evergreen Park, Lansing and the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, Chatham, East Side, Hegewisch, Pullman, Roseland, South Chicago and South Deering.
School supply collection in Midlothian
The Kiwanis Club of the Crestwood and Oak Forest Area is holding its annual school supply drive for kids in need through Aug. 8 at the Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave. A collection bin is located at the checkout desk, among other community locations.
All types of common school supplies are needed, including: pens, paper, pocket folders, scissors, backpacks, rulers, binders, post-it notes, pencils, notebooks, crayons, erasers, colored pencils, calculators, index cards, pencil sharpeners, and other appropriate items. This year, community members also can donate by going to the Kiwanis COFA wish list on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4eXNnAa.
New school gym in Calumet Park
Calumet Public School District 132 will cut a ceremonial ribbon on a new gymnasium addition at Calumet Middle School, 440 West Vermont, Calumet Park, during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 17. The event will also serve as the grand opening for the gymnasium, officials said in a news release.
Officials said the new gymnasium addition will accommodate the school’s growing student population and feature “the latest advancements in athletic infrastructure and equipment, creating an environment that encourages physical fitness, teamwork and healthy competition as well as “ample space for spectators.”
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