Natural holiday decor on a budget idea
A casual note explores affordable festive decorating using natural elements and asks why the word sweet is used for many things. It hints at language observations and references to features on spelling and business franchises.
Earthy thoughts on telling good from bad in caring for the planet
Column by Tom Houlihan questions how to distinguish good and bad actors in Earth's care. He argues for clear standards and responsible stewardship, urging readers to prioritize sustainable practices and accountability in environmental policy.
Robbins incinerator project pushes ahead without contracts
Reading Energy Co the Philadelphia developers say first bricks may be laid this summer for the Kedzie Avenue and 135th Street incinerator even if fewer than 10 communities sign waste contracts. Nine agencies have rejected the deal, six remain undecided, construction could start this summer with spot market pricing if long-term contracts fail.
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Robbins Incinerator
Kedzie Avenue
135Th Street
Waste Agency
East Hazel Crest
Flossmoor
Frankfort
Hazel Crest
Glenwood
Homewood
Lynwood
Midlothian
Tinley Park
Park Forest
Phoenix
University Park
Sauk Village
South Holland
Dixmoor
Reading
Jim DiBiasi
DiBiasi
Matteson survey shows strong support for quality of life
The Matteson Quality of Life Task Force reports a 25 percent survey response from 4,000 mailed replies. Residents favorability rates are high for living and working in Matteson, with 83 percent endorsing racial inclusivity, while 41 percent say the village needs more integration efforts. a report to the Village Board is planned.
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Matteson
Dale Graham
Graham
Rich 227 district raises levy to fund operations
Rich Township High School District 227 approved a 1993 tax levy of 23,445,823 dollars, up 13.5 percent from 1992, boosting revenues by 2.8 million for 1993-94. Officials foresee losses under proposed tax cap legislation, potentially up to 750,000 in 1995-96, and plan to fund non regulated accounts to maintain current operations. Affected homeowners face an August 1994 tax increase of about 110.50 dollars on a 100,000 assessed home.
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Rich Township
Board of Education
Trict
Rich Central
Larry Tandy
Old Matteson
Lincoln Terrace
Lioncrest
Richton Park
Tandy
Homeless Faces Shelter Says PADS Help In Park Forest
The article follows Tom, a 40-year-old former Bloom High graduate and ex Ford Heights officer, among 25 shelter seekers at St Irenaeus Church in Park Forest. It details cramped sleeping quarters, 7 am vacates, and the stigma of homelessness as they rely on PADS in the gym, with June and others sharing harsh views and daily struggles.
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Tom
Bloom High School
Ford Heights
PADS
St. Irenaeus Church
Park Forest
St. Irenaeus
Chicago Heights
St. James Hospital
June
Phoenix
Ill
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