Questions on the third airport site for Chicago
The author questions site selection for a third Chicago airport, arguing planners ignore lessons from O’Hare. They ask if jobs should be created near the jobless, why not place it near the convention hub, and why Illinois funds this over federal, national effort. They urge improving rail and Amtrak instead of a distant airport.
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O'Hare
Chicago
TAMS
Wif
New York
Amtrak
Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration
Tif O
Boost for band supporters in Chicago Heights district 170
Letters praise Tom Houlihan's column on high school marching bands and note families in Districts 163 159 and 227 contributed to band programs through fundraising. The piece highlights district 170s dress code uniform policy appreciation and calls for donations to support needy families with uniform clothing while urging continued parental involvement and school improvements.
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Tom Houlihan
Chicago Heights
William D. McGee
Park Forest Post Office Hosts Seasonal Food Drive
Park Forest postal workers sponsor a food drive in the lobby accepting non-perishable items through December 31. Items are collected at the Park Forest Post Office and delivery timing remains unsure.
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U.S. Postal Service
Park Forest Mail
Park Forest
Aldo DeAngelis Hosts Holiday Bash Aids Project Share
State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis R Olympia Fields hosts a holiday bash drawing hundreds to honor volunteers. Lois Coxworth of Flossmoor named Volunteer of the Year. Project Share wins about 5600 in charity support as the event’s focal beneficiary. Attendees include Don Goff Ed Paesel and local officials such as Bert Docter Flora Siarlo Karla Osantowski and John Doody.
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Aldo DeAngelis
Lois Coxworth
Flossmoor
Project Share
Aldo
R-Olympia Fields
Star
Oo the Star
Otto 3Lvd
Chicago Heights
Don Goff
Ed Paesel
South Holland
Bert Docter
GOP
Flora Siarlo
Karla Osantowski
Steger
Scott Osantowski
Teddy Osantowski
Rich T Gop
Pat Barr
Homewood
John Doody
South Heights
Dave Owens
Ron Bean
Richton Park
Bytes
Mary Pierce
Phyllis Monks
Prairie State Prep
Tim Lightfield
Marvin Gavin
Gov Edgars pushes private facilities for delinquent youths
Gov Jim Edgars advances anti crime measures describing privatized secure residential facilities for delinquent minors aged 10 and older transferred from DCFS. State Sen Pat O Malley cites Barr on youth crime and highlights high recidivism after a third offense, stressing early intervention.
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Jim Edgars
DCFS
Pat O'Malley
R-Palos Park
William Barr
George Bush
O'Malley
Last of the DecemBytes political snippets flood local noteions
A roundup of Chicago area political tidbits covers Bloom Township Supervisor Robert Grossi legal questions, Jerry Weller and Clinton remarks, Crestwood mayor Stranczek’s election views, Orange County bankruptcy fallout reassurance by Cook County officials, and local figures: Pierce, Morris, Sandberg, Lipinski, Lipinski committee role, and Didrickson transition teams. Details include a Jones Intercable Viewpoint program, license plate registration ease, and a charity party at the Oak Lawn Hilton for Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center.
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Julian Solotorovsky
Bloom Township
Robert “Bobby” Grossi
Star
Bill Schwingel
Quip du Jour
U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Bill Clinton
Clinton
America
Weller
Crestwood
Chester Stranczek
Stranczek
Orange County
Cook County
Edward Rosewell
Cal
Richton Park
Pierce
Mich Sheahan
Jones
Joe Morris
Michael Sandberg
Anti-Defamation League
Todd Maisch
Springtown
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
George Ryan
Randolph
Newsie
William O. Lipinski
Illinois
Lip
Homewoodian
Thomas Creal
Loleta Didrickson
Ead
Patricia Schneider
Will County
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center
Oak Lawn Hilton
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