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Proviso school board unites as 209 United holds every seat
More tension as council hears traffic and safety plan
New board pledges accountability and achievement By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ
The commission’s suggestions spark Commissioner Maxham’s frustration with mayor over dismissing discussion
Contributing Reporter
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MAY 7, 2025
The school board at the Proviso Township High Schools is now fully comprised of members of the Proviso 209 United political group. With a four-seat sweep in the April 1 election, the group has full control of the direction of the District 209 schools. Newly elected to the school board were Ebony “Nicki” Smith, Rolandra Morris, William Fisher and Nicole “Molly Bee” Molinaro. A special board of education meeting was held on Tuesday, April 29 at Proviso Math and Science Academy for the reorganization of the board and swearing in of new members. The slatemates were able to secure the four-seat sweep following a close race between Molinaro and Candice Ross, who ran on the 209 Student First slate. Molinaro ultimately won 6,604 votes compared
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Celebrating Mother's Day
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
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Newly elected board members Will Fisher, Ebony “Nicki” Smith, Nicole “Molly Bee” Molinaro and Rolandra Morris are sworn in the Proviso D209 Board of Education by Samuel Valtierrez, serving as president.
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Forest Park’s safety and traffic commission presented its work plan for this year at the start of the April 28 village council meeting. The group advised the village on policy, public engagement and potential processes. The commission’s policy guidance included the suggestion of reviewing off-street parking policies and the village’s permit parking program. In the second quarter of this year, the commission pitched that it review current policies, then have a question-and-answer session with village staff. See TRAFFIC on page 8
Tom Holmes:
A look back:
Mayday reflections
Electronics for mom
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