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Students from Maine Township High School Dist. 207 were able to get hands-on experience in local government during a triannual program held earlier this month.
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Longtime Park Ridge resident Mike Artrip came to the Vine Street BBQ competition and fest last year as a spectator. He left the second competition on Aug. 18 in Hodges Park as a champion.
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The issues outlined in your reporting “Audit rips Illinois’ oversight of group homes for adults with disabilities” continue to highlight shortcomings in our state’s funding of community intellectual and developmental disability services.
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A preliminary discussion started at the Procedures and Regulations Committee meeting June 24 over “community residences,” how they are defined and how they apply in Park Ridge.
The classification already applies in city zoning based on classifications defined by the state, said Director Jim Brown of Community Preservation and Development.
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The dedication and achievements of Avenues to Independence were recognized by Park Ridge City Council on May 7 with the mayor reading a proclamation. The organization, which is based in Park Ridge, creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, learn and work in the most independent settings possible.
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Help us keep the Avenues to Independence vision alive with a tax-deductible donation. your contributions help support programs that increase the quality of life for an underserved population of adults with developmental disabilities.
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