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Palos students donate food, Marian’s new principal

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Souperbowl of Caring raises more than 4,700 donations in Palos Park

Students at Palos West Elementary School in Palos Park prepared for Super Bowl Sunday by hosting a food drive to benefit area pantries. This year, the school’s annual Souperbowl of Caring generated 4,718 donations for the Palos Township Food Pantry program; That’s an increase of more than 1,200 donations since the 2023 campaign.

The annual survey compares degree levels to see which can generate the most donations. This year, the school’s fourth-grade class became champions by raising more than 1,000 donations and winning the spring tailgate party.

Principal Jennifer Peloquin said the food drive has been a Palos West tradition for more than 20 years and is a great way for students to help their community.

“It is always great to see the enthusiasm of not only the students, but also the staff and community members,” he said.

Shepard staff joins graduates for bag drive

Shepard High School staff members Kathy Lachowicz (left to right) and Tim Butler recently delivered more than 100 bags donated by Shepard staff to Shepard graduate Catherine O’Hara, who has been collecting bags for domestic violence victims for years. (Bob McParland/School District 218)

Staff at Shepard High School in Palos Heights joined Shepard graduate Catherine O’Hara to collect bags to donate to victims of domestic violence. Shepard staff donated more than 100 bags to the campaign, an annual effort at the O’Hara and Friends hall at 70th Avenue and 127th Street in Palos Heights.

The bags, all in good condition, offer a small act of kindness, according to a news release from the school. Many victims of domestic violence are forced to leave their homes without notice to avoid further abuse.

Shepard staff members Kathy Lachowicz and Tim Butler delivered the wallets to the venue for distribution.

Marian Catholic graduate returns as school’s new principal

Joe Zampillo, a 1989 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, has been hired as principal of the school in Chicago Heights.  (Marian Catholic High School)
Joe Zampillo, a 1989 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, has been hired as principal of the school in Chicago Heights. (Marian Catholic High School)

Joe Zampillo, a 1989 graduate of Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, was hired as the school’s ninth principal. He will officially take the reins for the 2024-25 academic year.

Zampillo, principal of Central Middle School in Evergreen Park, has 28 years of experience in education, including 21 years as an administrator. He was previously principal at Worth Middle School in Worth.

“I am excited about the opportunity to return to serve the school community, which has not only given me so much, but continues to be an invaluable source of support,” Zampillo said in a news release from the school. “This marks an important full-circle moment for me.”

In the coming weeks, the school will announce the opening of the Marian Catholic community to Dr. He will organize opportunities to meet and greet Zampillo.

Hundreds of people attended Ramadan decoration party in Oak Lawn

More than 300 people enjoyed free coffee and tea provided by Qamari Coffee Company at the Ramadan Decoration Party hosted by Richards High School in Oak Lawn.  (Bob McParland/School District 218)
More than 300 people enjoyed free coffee and tea provided by Qamari Coffee Company at the Ramadan Decoration Party hosted by Richards High School in Oak Lawn. (Bob McParland/School District 218)

Richards High School in Oak Lawn hosted more than 300 people for its inaugural Ramadan Decoration Party last week.

The event, hosted by Richards staff member Sara Bages, included free falafel sandwiches, coffee and tea provided by Qamari Coffee Company in Chicago Ridge, and desserts provided by Selma’s Sweets.

Families could sit around and make decorations to celebrate Ramadan. The event also featured a photo booth and games for toddlers and teens.

Will County group donates $7K to Lockport school

Taft Foundation receives donations from More than 100 Women Who Care Will County

Members of More than 100 Women Who Care Will County last week presented a “big check” of $7,200 to the Taft Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports programs and equipment for students at Taft Grade School District 90 in Lockport. gathered for the presentation.

The district’s small size limits its institutional resources, so the donation is welcome, representatives said in a news release.

Foundation director Christine Jelinek stated that the funds will be directed to an art program for primary school classes and said, “We are a small group of 9 members, and it takes a lot of time and manpower to raise over $7,000 on our own.”

More than 100 Women Who Care Will County is a philanthropic group of local women interested in supporting communities by contributing to Will County charities as a group to increase the impact of their donations. Their next meeting will be April 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Coom’s Corner, 1225 E 9th St., Lockport. More information is at www.100wwc-will.org.

‘Blues Brothers’ musicians come to Joliet History Museum

The Joliet Area Historical Museum, in partnership with Heritage Corridor Destinations, will host original Blues Brothers band members Tom “Bones” Malone and “Blue” Lou Marini at 204 N. Ottawa St. He’s bringing it to Joliet for a question-and-answer session at the museum at .

An Evening with Bones and Blue will take place on March 21 at 19.00 in the museum’s auditorium. The musicians will share their memories and stories about the making of “The Blues Brothers” and their years making music with some of the world’s most famous musicians.

Admission fee is $35 for Museum Members and $40 for others. Reservations can be made at www.jolietmuseum.org or 815-723-5201. Event proceeds support the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s “Blues Preservation Project,” designed to celebrate and preserve the best of the blues and keep the blues alive! The museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Will County Health Department hosts Food Bank markets

The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14 and July 12 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The mobile market will be set up in the parking lot of the Will County Health Department’s main office at 501 Ella Boulevard in Joliet. Anyone who needs food aid can benefit from free food aid. There is no need for any identification, documents or approval. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. The market will be a drive-thru model and people won’t have to get out of their vehicles to get food.

More information and resources are at www.solvehungertoday.org/get-groceries-resource.

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