Shoddy roofs to cost millionsSaturday, September 19, 2009 @ 2:58AMNew roofs will be needed on three local high schools after being built using voter-approved bond money without outlets for runoff water meaning an estimated $14 million replacement bill unless plans are coupled with the installation of solar panels, thus lowering the cost to $4 million, district officials said this week.
District 229 board OKs budgetFriday, September 18, 2009 @ 8:28AMOak Lawn Community High School District 229 has given final approval to a $32 million budget for the school year that exceeds expected revenue by about $2.5 million.
Bible church grows from the ground upFriday, September 18, 2009 @ 1:48AMBible Baptist Church, dubbed as “A church you can start a new beginning at,” is starting a new beginning of its own.
Rosedale Library reopensThursday, September 17, 2009 @ 6:47PMThe Rosedale library branch opened its doors last week, sporting a better exterior and high-tech options to make checking out books more efficient. An additional grant by City Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) will make sure the branch stays cool for visitors all year long.
Shangri-La Hotel Nominated as LandmarkThursday, September 17, 2009 @ 1:29PMThe Shangri-La Hotel, a white Streamline Moderne building at 1301 Ocean Avenue, has been nominated for landmark designation by the Landmarks Commission.