State commissions face budget pressures in tough times
Educators cry foul as corrections officials push for early prisoner releases and Illinois weighs cuts to mental health and developmental disability programs. Despite short term tax hikes, funding for education, corrections, mental health and public aid may lag. House rivals target single purpose commissions while influential agencies stand on firmer footing. The State Agent Orange Study commission sought 33,300 more after 50,300 last year, with hearings on Viet Nam veterans issues. Ethnic Heritage commission received 101,000 last year amid broader belt tightening.
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Arm Busters Championship Arm Wrestling at Lincoln Mall
A regional arm wrestling match drew participants and fans to Lincoln Mall in Matteson last weekend. The piece notes a photo essay on Page 16 and mentions ongoing South Suburban league play by Lincoln Way and Providence, with a local sports roundup on Page 13 covering little league and softball action.
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Beryl Sprinkel
The
Treasury
South Suburbs
Lincoln Mall
Matteson
Lincoln Way
Providence
Tom Dreesen MS Fun Run event boosts lineup
The second annual MS Fun Run titled 26 Miles for Darlene features a larger lineup than last year. A complete activities listing is in Inside magazine under Around Town Briefs.
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Tom Dreesen
Darlene
Inside Magazine
No ambulance district for LW area faces opposition
Frankfort fire chief Milt Batson and Mokena Fire Chief Del Yunker report limited interest from fire protection districts in forming an ambulance district or private paramedic contract in Frankfort Mokena and New Lenox townships. Hospital officials have not followed up, and districts cite funding and patient choice issues while noting current providers perform adequately though time factors could improve. Continued on Page 3.
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Silver Cross
Lincoln Way
Keyton Nixon
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Yunker
Silver Cross Hospital
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Vandenberg
Tinley Park
Lincoln Estates
Arbury Hills
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Attendance tops 700 at township pool in warm spell
The Frankfort township pool in its fourth season drew about 700 visitors daily, with typical days around 450 to 500. Capacity is 550, but many sunbathe. The pool, on Route 30 east of Wolf Road, operates 11 am to 5 pm and 6 to 8:30 pm, with peak hours noon to 3 pm. A 50s theme party is planned for July 23 from 7 to 11 pm, and organizers seek interest in forming a township youth swim team. contact pool director Brian VanDen Berg at 815-469-5971.
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Brian VanDen Berg
VanDen Berg
Route 30
Wolf Road
VanDenBerg
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