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Amina Sergazina

Amina Sergazina holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago. Her articles have been featured at The Columbia Chronicle, Austin Fit Magazine and the Chicago Reporter. She got into the journalism because she loved writing, but stayed because they want to amplify voices of the people who are not being heard in our society. Sergazina is passionate about local reporting and connecting with the community around her.

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HSD 152 approves $36.8 million 2027 budget and plans major capital spending

Expenditures exceed revenues by $3.5 million as the district eyes increasing capital spending. However, Harvey School District 152 won’t need to submit a deficit reduction plan to the state because its fund balance is “strong enough,” a district finance official said.

SSC reviews strategic plan and approves retirements

The 2025-30 roadmap, available for review on the college’s website, calls for improving retention, growing community partnerships, investing in human capital, and data-informed decision making.

Decline in federal funding swallows projected $13 million revenue boost at TTHS D205

Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s board reviewed the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, which foresees a spike in total revenues. The jump is eclipsed, however, by a steep decline in federal funding.

SH SD151 pre-K nearly full as South Holland Community Center ends program

Enrollment for South Holland School District 151’s preschool program surged after a local community center ended its pre-K program. Meanwhile, the district will implement a state-required wireless device policy by the 2027-28 school year.

Summer storms cause brief power outages at SH SD151 schools

With the first day of school less than a month away, South Holland School District 151 officials say building repairs, classroom materials, and technology orders are moving ahead as students prepare to return Aug. 6.

Residents question Harvey’s years-old TIF report

The City Council approved fiscal year 2021 tax increment financing (TIF) reports after officials said the item had to return to the agenda because of a procedural issue, even though the reports had previously been approved by the council.

Summer planning underway at Harvey library

All but one trustee of the Harvey Public Library board gathered on May 14, catching up on bill approvals and discussing youth programming for the summer.

Superintendent Teresa Hill departs from SH SD151 after 14 years

Hill delivered her final State of the District report at the South Holland School District 151 board meeting on June 8, reflecting on district developments during her tenure ahead of her departure to Homewood School District 153.

In compliance with state law, TTHS D205 addresses immigration policy after criticism

Superintendent Nathanial Cunningham, Jr. defended the district, saying they’re following appropriate protocols, as required by the state’s July 1 deadline.

Riverdale native Kathryn Varner named next superintendent of SH SD151

She has worked for South Holland School District 151 for 25 years, beginning as a paraprofessional.

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