ERA vote looms as lobbyists push Illinois lawmakers
Illinois lawmakers face a probable ERA vote this week as activists rally in Chicago and Springfield. Supporters led by Barb Schieffer urge a constitutional guarantee, while opponents led by Mary Sonnickson warn of federal overreach and state rights.
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Jay Feuerstein
ERA
Illinois House of Representatives
Daley Civic Center
Loop
Springfield
ERA Illinois Coalition
Congress
Illinois
Barb Schieffer
Hometown Housewives For
Eighth District
ERA Coalition
Mary Sonnickson
Cook County
Stop Era
Mrs. Sonnickson
Orland Park
Sennickson
Summit Hill District Votes Referendum for Taxes and 4 Million Building Plan
Summit Hill school officials approve a three part referendum asking residents to raise education fund tax 50 cents and transportation tax eight cents plus a $4 million building program. The measures would fund a new K through fifth grade Mainstreet facility a Frankfort Square arts room an addition to Summit Hill Junior High and remodeling at Arbury Hills. The plan passed six to one with John LaCognata dissenting. The board cites urgent space and program needs following a year of study and a fact finding committee recommendation.
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Karen Harve
Summit Hill
Education Fund
Transportation Fund
Frankfort Square School
Arbury Hills
Terence Stadler
Carol Nicol
Pat Eichendorf
Jeanne Hayden
Roy Corrigan
Joseph Farnham
John LaCognata
Summit Hill Junior High School
Frankfort Square
The
Star-Herald
Sheila O’donnell
Fanti
Ann Rutledge
Lincoln Estates
Controversial garage allowed to remain with turnstile limit
The Mokena zoning commission voted 4-3 to grant Kenneth Heim a variation from the town’s zoning rules for a garage at 19517 Wolf Road. The 54 by 32 foot structure will stay but the 18 foot height and wooden poles are restricted. a 12-foot door must be shortened to seven feet.
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Jeremy Watts
Kenneth Heim
Heim
Wolf Road
Mokena
Fighting the Handicaps Part Two on Rehabilitation
Betty Renker continues her Life styles feature on page 29 with a focus on how handicapped individuals pursue rehabilitation and independence. The piece highlights personal stories, programs, and self-help strategies advancing mobility and daily living.
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Betty Renker
Golf Guide Highlights Public Courses in Suburbs
Inside magazine presents a comprehensive guide to public fee golf courses in the south and southwest suburbs. In sports news, Stagg high school girls won last week’s regional softball tournament and advance to the sectional starting on Page 23.
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Inside Magazine
Stagg High School
Arson Confirmed in Early Oak Forest Temple Fire
Fire destroyed portions of the Oak Forest Baptist Temple and Christian Academy at 149th and Laramie Avenue. Fire Chief David Waite stated the blaze started in both stairwells of the two story building and was first noticed around 3 15 a m Saturday. The cause was identified as arson.
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Joy Kampe
Oak Forest
Waite
Gauger
Tinley Park
Midlothian
Oak Forest Fire
Arson Strikes Oak Forest Christian School
A fire heavily damaged the Christian Academy building with heat and smoke in the educational wing. Insurance appraiser to estimate loss. classes canceled except seniors. worship services planned. Investigators review malfunctioning alarms and suspect no arrests yet.
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Waite
Christian Academy
Ray Hansen
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Donald Baum
Hover
Zoning Commission
Backhus
Tomaszewski
Inside the Star-Herald
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Christian School
Bruce Gauger
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