Controversial levy approved after months of debate in University Park
University Park officials approved a 16.38 percent levy hike for 1996 97 after weeks of heated budget talks. The compromise, urged by Finance Committee member Milton Payton, avoided cuts to police and fire services and faced sizable public protest. Residents filled Village Hall as trustees, led by President Rudy Williams, voted 6 0 to pass the measure, with some officials seeking future budget reform and a tighter tax cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Park
Finance Committee
Milton Payton
Payton
Jerold Hodgkin
Michael Grubermann
Sandra McCalip
McCalip
Grubermann
Hodgkin
Thomas Johnson
Edward Palmer
Will County
Rudy Williams
Christmas hope shines after Steger fire destroys home
Angelina Zarate two and Amanda and David plus parents receive aid as six day old blaze at 3320 Sangamon Street left the family with nothing. Neighbors and postman Roger Vehrs provide shelter donations and rent free lodging through the holidays. Fire crews from multiple towns fought the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. blaze. cause is under investigation. The community, including bi state donors, contributes clothing, food, and appliances while Zarate helps others in need and enjoys a hopeful Christmas for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina Zarate
Amanda
David
Steger
Sangamon Street
Zarate
Cindy
Roger Vehrs
David Zarate
Vehrs
South
Chicago Heights
Sauk Village
Crete
Charles Tieri
Louis Sherman
Tieri
Roger
Sundance
Illiana
Holland
Wehrs
Steger Post Office
Indiana
Sangamon St
Posen
Sauk
224Th Street
Chicago Heights Highway Department
Terry Lamastus
Lawsuit continues over village housing inspections
Building Commissioner Larrie Kerestes says the village must list all occupants in the suit but aims at the landlord, not residents. Reinbold allegedly pressed for an administrative warrant, while the Institute for Justice argues tenants have privacy rights and require consent or a warrant. Village officials defend longstanding inspection practices and prior-notice procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrie Kerestes
Kerestes
Reinbold
Bullock
Park Forest
U.S
Janet Muchnik
Muchnik
Christmas Chrismon Tree Brings Warm Community to Grace Church
In Riverdale Grace Church fills with festive decor and carols as Rev. Jim Nixon leads a Christmas gathering. Debbie Gilbertson cooks soup for forty while volunteers assemble Chrismons and a Jesse Tree. Dora Stofferahn praises the handmade ornaments symbolizing Christ’s birth and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nixon
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Nixon
Jesus
Debbie Gilbertson
Tinley Park
Christ
Dora Stofferahn
South Holland
Ivanhoe Methodist Church
Riverdale
Stofferahn
Letter From a Father on War and Christmas Hope
A father writes to a deployed son about the long wars in the Balkans and the hope that civilians, especially children, can finally enjoy Christmas without snipers or bloodshed. He expresses gratitude for the service keeping them safe and urges safety and resolve for the children’s future.
Matteson police academy aims to boost community ties
The Matteson Police Department outlines a citizens academy to foster better community relations and understanding of police work. The program includes mock traffic stops, with a future alumni network to bridge between residents and the department. It begins February 14 for volunteers 21 and older living or working in Matteson.
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Prohaska
Citizen Academy
Zahn
Denise Zahn
Lawrence Burnson
Citizens’ Academy
Police Academy
Matteson Department
Burnson
O.J. Simpson
Rodney King
Matteson
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Audit Bureau For Circulations
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