Worldly flair at Museum of Science and Industry Christmas event
South suburban connections highlight the annual Christmas Around the World festivities at the Museum of Science and Industry. Meet participants who play Mrs. Claus and elves aiding the Big Guy, adding local flavor to the holiday showcase at Dimensions.
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Big Guy
Office politics in a changing world reshapes power
In a shifting business landscape, internal power dynamics adapt as leaders balance legacy practices with new norms. The article notes evolving roles, collaboration shifts, and the impact on organizational culture and decision making.
Save green on green Christmas tree buying guide
It Pays explains how to save money on Christmas trees by comparing fresh cut farm raised and artificial options, helping readers decide the best value. The guide advises on price ranges, quality indicators, and where to shop for good deals this season.
Local Classified Line With Phone Numbers
A short observed classifieds line lists main number 755 6161, circulation 755 3344, and classified line 755 3993 for the local newspaper. The entry provides contact numbers for general, circulation, and classified inquiries.
Glitch means higher levy this year in Richton Park
Richton Park faces a higher levy for 1995-96 after a Cook County Clerk error reduced the prior levy by about 170000 dollars. Village officials argue the 1995 proposed levy rises modestly, with 1.354 million dollars total and 2.64 percent, excluding debt service, while maintaining the same base levy.
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Richton Park
Village Board of Trustees
David Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Tim Hammond Sup
Ported Niemeyer
Hammond
Buyers cleared in scam by Mary Paleologos
Two high ranking police officers and four teachers faced no discipline and no criminal charges for buying school computers allegedly stolen by former Rich East Principal Brian Barry. Barry has pleaded not guilty to official misconduct and theft of school property with a Jan. 12 court date.
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Brian Barry
Barry
Barryark Forest
Robert Maeyama
John Lancaster
Patrick Fitzgerald
Maeyama
Fitzgerald
Lancaster
Jackson Jr. wins 2nd District seat in landslide
Jesse Jackson Jr. defeats Republican T J Somer by a 3 to 1 margin to become the 2nd District congressman. He collects 47 971 votes to 15 169 as 18 9 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Jackson will serve the remainder of Mel Reynolds’s term ending January 1997.
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T.J.” Somer
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Jesse Jackson Jr
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T.J. Somer
Somer
Cook County
Mel
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Jesse
Matteson Holiday Inn
Congress
Somet
Airlines oppose south suburban airport despite IDOT forecast
At a Illinois Senate hearing Air Transport Association officials led by Roger Cohen warned the aviation industry will not back a $5 billion south suburban airport. They ridiculed IDOTs field of dreams concept while noting ATA represents 23 airlines and most of the domestic market.
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U.S
IDOT
Roger Cohen
Air Transport Association
ATA
Illinois Senate Transit and Economic Development Committee
Park Forest seals 2.7 million Sears deal to aid downtown
Village officials unanimously approve a Sears exchange that donates the store and auto center to Park Forest and provides 1.7 million for lost sales tax, 900 thousand for demolition, and funds to cover a 100 thousand downtown purchase. President Patrick Kelly calls it a boost for a thriving downtown. The agreement follows Sears money aiding the Downtown Park Forest takeover.
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Park Forest
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Sears
Patrick Kelly
Janet Muchnik
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