Close to home gift guide hints at true treasures
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Turning Point Chamber Sees Steady Economic Gain Foremost Midwest
Business columnist Tom Houlihan offers seasonal musings on giving and buying as the Turning Point Chamber members hear a forecast of gradual economic improvement led by the Midwest. The column notes trends and cautions for the coming quarter, with regional dynamics shaping spending.
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Political Bytes: Who’s_running_for_who_bow_out_by Myra Guindon
Myra Guindon presents a Political Bytes column outlining candidates, withdrawals, and political dynamics. The piece teases hot and not items, highlighting races and strategic moves with brief context for readers.
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Stricker Recuperating After Heart Surgery In Illinois
Matteson village president Mark Stricker remains in St James Hospital Chicago Heights after a triple bypass operation last week. He faced arrhythmia but is stabilizing as doctors run tests, with guidance on return to duties unclear. Stricker, 56, has a long tenure and a teaching career at Tinley Park High School.
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Problems with hoops up for debate in Frankfort Square
Frankfort Square Homeowners Association director Nafcosi urged the Park District to remove basketball rims at Graceland Lane St Francis Road Park after complaints from nearby condo residents about nonresidents using the courts. He cited Matteson Dalton and Calumet City examples where rims were removed to curb foul language noise and vandalism while officials noted federal funding prohibits resident discrimination.
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Family blames investigators for lack of answers
The Abrams family accuses police and the State's Attorney of a coverup as Robin Abrams disappearance remains unsolved after three years. Barbara and Donna Abrams say investigators sit on their hands while ISP and prosecutors cite manpower shortages and scarce evidence. Assistant State's Attorney Raymond Nash and Sgt. Charles Kitchen defend the probe.
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Police seek new leads in Robin Abrams case mystery
State Police and Will County officials say they operate under the assumption that Robin Abrams is dead. A body has not been found, and a witness saw two men abandon her red Dodge Daytona in Harvey after she vanished October 4 1990. The lineup issue remains unsettled as investigators weigh the witness’s ability to identify suspects.
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Regional study hinges on Peotone airport plans
Eastern Will County leaders cite IDOT funding for a regional study of Will and Kankakee counties. Carla Berroyer of IDOT says no airport likely means no funds for the study. Officials note growth will continue and plan for future development regardless of airport status.
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