Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Support Group Opens
A University Park grandmother launches a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group at the University Park Public Library. The program aims to assist caregiver grandparents with health, stress, guardianship, nutrition and leisure, backed by Illinois state seed money and a statewide network.
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Mariah Williams
University Park
Williams
University Park Public Library
Blackhawk Drive
First Baptist Church of
United States
Illinois Department On Aging
Barbara Schwartz
GRG
Schwartz
Rose Garden Community Service
Harvey
Illinois
Ryan
Illinois Task Force
Chicago
Chicagoland
Recount Ready for Discovery in Cook County Mayor Race
Somer plans a discovery recount after falling within 95 percent of the votes for Ciambrone. Officials say nine precincts in Chicago Heights will be reviewed, ballots rechecked, and machines re-run. An election contest could follow if discrepancies arise.
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Somer
Ciambrone
Cook County Clerk’s Office
Chicago
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Luis Diaz
Chicago Heights
Village Officials Hint At New Code Violation Aid Plan
Talks Commerford proposes a code violation assistance program to aid seniors and residents in need, funded by seed money and fines, though not in the 1999-00 budget. Gromala backs the Human Relations Commission move to publish a four page newsletter highlighting the softer side of village residents, focusing on good acts and unity.
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Commerford
Gromala
Tions Commission
H F eyes security measures after Colorado school attack
Homewood Flossmoor High School plans lockdown drills and risk reviews following the Colorado shooting. Principal Tony Moriarty says staff will rehearse a 15 second lockdown, with on site police officers and paramedics, and a district crisis plan covering who leads, who contacts families, and how to evacuate to Bloom High School if needed.
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Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Tony Moriarty
Littleton
Colo
Moriarty
Jack Mooney
Colorado
H-F
Columbine High School
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights
Bloom Auditorium
Welch makes dramatic comeback on political fronts
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch won re election as his power grows through political ties and financial windfalls. His wife Debra gained county roles and the couple report combined earnings around 144500 while debts from Welch Construction are addressed with loans and a Bank of Homewood line of credit.
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Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Welch
Welch Construction
Debra
Heritage Bank
Cook County
Bank of Homewood
Welches
Cook County Board
John Stroger
Country Club Hills City Council
Park District Board
Debra Welch
Mike McGowan
McGowan
Steve Burris
4Th Ward
Chicago
Sinter Metals Inc Sets Plan for $7.6 Million IRB Bond Package
The board moves to secure 7.6 million in industrial revenue bonds for Sinter Metals Inc the park s first tenant. Interim financing covered property acquisition while the bonds fund construction and equipment for a 60 000 square foot plant producing powered metal parts pending three ordinance approvals at the next meeting.
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Sinter Metals Inc
Sinter
Airport push seeks ramped funding and fast EIS approval
The governor aims to break the logjam amid political and practical realities as airport supporters urge Speaker Hastert to expedite the environmental impact study. They want the third airport reinstated on the FAA funding list while noting action rests in Washington.
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Ryan
Urbanek
Hastert
FAA
Washington
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