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Quinton R. Arthur

Quinton R. Arthur
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Quinton received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Northern Illinois University and his Master of Science in Journalism from Roosevelt University. In addition to reporting for The Lansing Journal and the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle, he volunteers with 100 Black Men of Chicago, Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Burst Into Books, and various other organizations. A south suburban resident since 2004, Quinton is passionate about telling the unsung stories of the community.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy honored through music, dancing at Waddie Ann Events

LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2023) – On January 15, Waddie Ann’s Events & Venue hosted an event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guests were treated to live music acts, food, a photo booth, and vendors. For a flavor of the music-based celebration of Dr. King, watch...

Mental health referendum question to appear on ballots in Thornton Township

BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 13, 2023) – The Thornton Township Board held its first meeting of 2023 on January 10. The main focus of discussion was the passage of a referendum question regarding taxes for mental health facilities and services. The referendum would appear on the...

Enterprise agreement, holiday bonuses? – Thornton Township Board meeting recap

BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 27, 2022) – The Thornton Township Board held its December meeting on December 20, 2022. The meeting included an agreement with Enterprise, public comment regarding holiday bonuses, and a holiday message from Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.Enterprise General Fleet Agreement After acceptance of the Enterprise...

Memorial Junior High hosts first Toys for Tots event, one student surprised by special gift

BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (December 23, 2022) – Memorial Junior High School hosted their first Toys for Tots, with a surprise for one eighth grade student. Toys for Tots Associate Principal for Operations & Activities, Mrs. Foster, applied for the program, and was approved. The toys were provided courtesy of...

Summer leadership academy returns, bus tracking app debuts – District 171 Board highlights

BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2022) – The last school board meeting for District 171 included highlights of holiday programming and the return of a summer leadership program for 2023.Summer leadership academy During her report, D171 Superintendent Dr. Erika Millhouse-Pettis yielded the beginning of her time to Pastor...

TF South ‘Special Ts’ student business celebrates anniversary at District 215 meeting

Student entrepreneurs presented their business at the meeting BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2022) — Student advocacy and student business were at the forefront of District 215’s final 2022 meeting held on Tuesday, December 13. NCTE conference highlights The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention was held...

District 215 new teachers recognized at Board meeting

Teachers new to District 215 honored with a reception and ceremony BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (October 3, 2022) — Before the District 215 Board's monthly meeting, a ceremony was held to recognize new teachers on Tuesday, September 27. New teacher recognition New teachers, mentor teachers, participants in the Future Teachers program,...

District 215 teachers and staff gather for Institute Day

62 full-time vacancies across schools have been filled BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2022) – On August 18, District 215 opened the school year with its annual Teacher Institute Day. The event was held in the newly renovated TF South Red Gym. The power of story Superintendent Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond...

Thornton Township General Assistance Fund receives approval after 70-minute closed session

Letter from State Attorney General's office says Township did not properly notify public of personnel changes in March meetings BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 19, 2022) – Thornton Township held its August board meeting on August 16, 2022. More than half of the meeting took place in closed...

Future Teacher Summer Academy Closing Ceremony held for District 215

18 students from the district participated in the 2nd Annual program. BY QUINTON R. ARTHUR LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2022) On July 21, the second annual Future Teacher Summer Academy ended with a closing ceremony recognizing students and staff involved in the program. Committed to Teaching Wendy Bivins and Susan Lessner-Diversey, coordinators for...