Shooting star: A local photographer seeks the perfect picture
A local photographer travels the world in pursuit of a perfect photograph, chasing iconic moments and dramatic scenes for a feature in Prime Time. The quest highlights craft, travel, and the evolving nature of news imagery.
Spirit of frenzy and holidays tie to stress easing tips
Stress and the holidays are often linked, but simple strategies can curb the frenzy. Dimensions offers guidance on practical ways to stay calm, pace activities, and protect well being during busy seasons.
Holiday Happenings Guide Highlights Best Seasonal Activities
Prime Time presents a special guide detailing top things to do and places to visit this holiday season. It showcases festive events, concerts, markets, and family activities to help readers plan celebrations.
Real spirit of the holiday season column by Pat Bouchard
Columnist Pat Bouchard reflects on the true spirit of the holiday season, contrasting common expectations with meaningful generosity and community. This column appears on Page H-1.
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Pat Bouchard
It Pays Columnist Shares Christmas Tree Shopping Tips
Columnist Karen Caffarini offers practical advice for selecting a perfect Christmas tree in her It Pays column. Readers learn how to assess tree freshness, size, and budgeting while navigating holiday shopping guidance.
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Karen Caffarini
Mee Melita Circulation Lines Provide Contact Numbers
The readable fragment lists several phone numbers including 755-6161 895-7260 Circulation 331-0440 755-3993, suggesting a newspaper circulation or staff contact section. No further context is available to identify names, roles, or locations.
Illinois weighs state funding for Peotone third airport study
Gov. Jim Edgar plans to proceed with a state financed master plan study for a Peotone regional airport after FAA funding was rejected. Officials say the project may be funded by the state transportation fund or private sources, with potential later FAA reimbursement. The governor and transportation secretary signal efforts to pursue third airport despite FAA hesitation.
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Jim Edgar
Illinois
Peotone
Federal Aviation Administration
State
FAA
Bob York
Washington, D.C
York
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Kirk Brown
Reimbursement request sparks falcon crest dispute
Developer Marske Construction seeks recapture of $31,272 for improvements on six Falcon Crest Estates lots. Richton Park officials fear approving past-installment reimbursements could set a bad precedent and invite other developers to pursue similar payments. Village officials note no evidence of a verbal agreement found in minutes.
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Falcon Crest Estates
Richton Park
Emil Marske
Marske Construction Co
Falcon Crest
Marske
David Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Rudolph Banovich
I-80 corridor planning council weighs size limit
The I 80 corridor planning council met at Tinley Park Village Hall and debated keeping membership compact to stay workable. Current members include New Lenox, Kena, Tinley Park, Orland Park and Country Club Hills while Matteson Hazel Crest Oak Forest seek to join. officials note many communities lie within a mile of the corridor and boundaries may affect grant eligibility.
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Tinley Park
Sion
New Lenox
Welch
Cook County
Will County
William F. Mahar
R. Orland Park
Mokena
Ronald J. Grotovsky
Frankfort
Edward Zabrocki
Zabrocki
Mahar
Frankfort Square
Reynolds announces reelection bid after first year in Congress
U S Rep Mel Reynolds D Chicago wraps up first year in Congress by announcing his bid for reelection in 1994. The challenger field includes Alderman Allan Streeter and state Sen William Shaw as the race heats up in a redrawn district covering parts of Blue Island Calumet City and Chicago South Side wards. Reynolds highlights anti gang stance gun bills in Bis marck Hotel appearance and fields questions on intra district opposition while state and county races take shape.
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Myra Guind
U.S
Mel Reynolds
Chicago
Blue Island
Calumet
Challe
Allan Streeter
William “Bill” Shaw
Markham
Reynolds
Resignation opens seat in District 227 Board of Education
Janice Hurst, elected member for District 227, resigns due to health issues and planned move to Houston. Her abrupt departure leaves a vacancy as two defeated candidates vie for the seat. The board accepted applications and may appoint a replacement after a closed-session vote.
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Board of Education
Rich Township
Janice Hurst
Hurst
Clare Charzewski
Houston
Matteson
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