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• Parents Pull 6 Lincoln-Way East HS Students Linked To Racist Taunts, Avoid Expulsion (patch.com) — Frankfort families are grappling with the fallout after six Lincoln-Way East students involved in racist taunts at a Homewood-Flossmoor football game withdrew from the school, avoiding expulsion. District leaders in Frankfort describe an intensive investigation, ongoing IHSA reviews of a second reported incident, and new outreach for equity and restorative justice training to support students, especially Black students who voiced hurt and anger.
• Frankfort, Illinois couple turned five acres into a farm with a life-changing purpose (cbsnews.com) — A Frankfort couple has transformed five acres into Navarro Farm, a working agricultural space where people with developmental and physical disabilities can work with plants and animals, build skills, and socialize. Their son Carter, who has Down syndrome, inspired the mission, and now community members visit the Frankfort property to buy sauces, enjoy events like "Farmers Got Talent," and experience its welcoming atmosphere.
• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Illinois American Water customers from across the region, including Frankfort, could see higher monthly bills if a proposed $129 million rate hike is approved. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, residents and consumer advocates blasted repeated increases and urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject the plan, warning it would significantly strain household budgets already facing rising costs.
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