Illinois Education Bill Faces Mixed Reactions Across Districts
In Blue Island District 130 Superintendent Barbara Mackey says extra funds will buy textbooks and needed materials as enrollment climbs and class sizes rise. District 150 criticizes tax structure while Bloom District 206 plans to press for more funding, and riverboat operators warn taxes may curb reinvestment in facilities.
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Blue Island
Barbara Mackey
Mackey
Bloom District 206
Bill McCormick
Adrienne Levatino
Illinois Casino Gaming Association
Young reporters doubt newsworthiness and pay in journalism
High school students from Argo and Rich South critique what counts as news. They note bias toward wealthy and famous figures, lament sensational TV coverage, and express doubts about starting salaries in print journalism versus TV. Some see TV as more lucrative while fearing sensationalism persists.
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John Johnson
Princess di
Mother Theresa
Haing
Alia Shehadi
Argo
Corey McFerrin
Fox Television
Lakia Colquitt
Matteson
Melissa Young
Richton Park
Rich South
Colquitt
TV News
Luke Mundo
Water Parkway Study Recommends New High Pressure Zone
A village study evaluates water supply and treatment needs for 20 years and considers options including a fourth water tower, a larger main from Steger Road to Bohrman Parkway, and an off site treatment center near a well on the East Side. The west side of I 57 requires looping to achieve high pressure, with the new tower option being more costly.
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Steger Road
Bohlman Parkway
Conley
See Your Vet Before You Get A Pet
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association urges prospective buyers to consult a veterinarian prior to acquiring a pet. Veterinarians can advise on lifestyle fit, costs, and long term care, reducing the risk of later owner surrenders or abandonment and promoting responsible pet ownership.
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Chic Veterinary Medical Association
The
Veterinary Association
Humane Societies
Sam Ristich
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Village to offer tax incentive package for Miller Consolidated
Haldane announced a multi year tax incentive plan allowing Miller Consolidated to receive a portion of village sales tax revenues for 20 years and reducing property tax intake for Rich Township High School District 227 and Matteson School District 159 for 10 years. The board also reviewed the 1998 Matteson Festival budget and approved a $21,712.56 truck purchase and a $12,837.50 silk screening contract for 1998 99.
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Haldane
Miller
Rich Township
Matteson
la Haldane
Instea
Chevrolet
Palatine
Crestwood
Parks and Recreation Department
Village Web Site Aims to Expand Local Information Reach
Walbridge notes initial village information came from a Chicago newspaper site and online inquiries will speed answers. Governors State University donates server space while Mary Wallace of American Marketing Services comments on future links to schools, businesses, and other villages as the Web site expands.
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Chicago
Walbridge
Nts
Governors State University
Mary, Wallace
American Marketing Services
Wallace
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Audit Bureau For Circulations
LIND
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South Suburban Youth Symphony
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