District 161 tax hearing urged by local official
In a December public notice under the Truth in Taxation Act District 161 Board of Education will hold a hearing on a proposed 16.9 percent tax rate increase at Western Avenue School at 7 30 p m The letter urges taxpayers to attend and share input on the school tax plan The author is Jerry L Lambert a Flossmoor trustee and Peggy C Andrews of Homewood voices additional opinions in the text
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Rumor on Madelyn O'Hair and Petition RM-2493
A reader recalls an enduring rumor alleging Madelyn Murray O'Hair sought to remove the gospel from U S airwaves. The Lansman Milam petition died years ago and O'Hair never initiated it, yet the tale persists in churches and media.
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Ban on saying Merry Christmas sparks debate in shops
Carol V Patt questions whether saying Merry Christmas is forbidden after an owner and shopper claimed limits exist. She recalls schools collecting non perishables for needy kids and asks what happened to sharing, noting the value across seasons beyond Christmas.
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Abortion Topic Sparks Political Debate and Echoes
A fragmented note surveys how abortion has become a political issue, reflecting public concern and partisan perspectives. It hints at tensions between policy goals and personal beliefs shaping electoral discourse.
Aldo Opens Project Share Holiday Party in Chicago Heights
State Sen Aldo R Olympia Fields hosts his annual Project Share charity event at Villa Italia Chicago Heights offering food toys and cash donations to aid area families. The event runs 5 30 to 8 p m and Project Share is the Star s holiday charity of choice.
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Farewell to Hawara Madigan a longtime Illinois congressman
Hawara Madigan 15th District Illinois representative for 19 years died of cancer, leaving a void in Lincoln and Illinois politics. President Bush praised his leadership and vision including work on the GATT treaty. U.S. Rep. Tom Ewing recalled Madigan as an effective organizer and motivator. The hometown was Lincoln, Logan County.
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Drive through miniButes and political buzz in Illinois race
Patchy notes trace GOP chatter, Newt Gingrich influence, and local elections in Illinois. Mentions Lipinski win, Weller’s Illinois project, and steering committee posts alongside district office plans in Steger and Homewood-Flossmoor coverage.
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