Century-old French Impressionist works debut at Art Institute
An exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago features a century-old collection of French Impressionist works. The showcase includes paintings by renowned masters and a program of related movies, dining options, and entertainment to accompany the display.
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Art Institute of Chicago
HomeGuide Extra highlights in today's real estate market
Times change and buyers adjust as HomeGuide Extra examines what matters now in the housing market. Readers find listings and related data guiding decisions in this special section.
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HomeGuide Extra
Bottle cap game in Hawaii grows among youths
What began as a simple bottle cap activity in Hawaii has evolved into the preferred pastime for many young people, reflecting a shift in play and social trends observed in Dimensions.
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Hawaii
March TV Listings Bring New Shows and Parenting Spotlight
NE TV Close-Up previews a month of programming and a special parenting section from the 1990s. The booklet highlights kid friendly options with contact numbers for circulation and classifieds, inviting readers to explore März schedules and related features.
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March
Richton Park Library seeks bond and tax hike in April vote
Richton Park residents face two referendums on April 4 to approve a $700,000 bond over 10 years and a tax levy increase up to 16 cents per $100 EAV to fund a library expansion and higher operating budget. The plan would raise the average home cost about $72 annually and expand space from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet to ease overcrowding.
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Richton Park
Patrick Nevins
Richton
Nevins
District 159 shines after years of struggle and cuts
Matteson School District 159 is in good financial shape after a major restructure of goals and finances. Superintendent Thomas Mullins credited voter support for a 75 cent tax increase in April 1993, enabling state-of-the-art technology and improvements despite tax caps. The district previously faced payroll pressures in 1992 and 1993, leading to cuts and staff reductions, but now reports academic strength and cautious optimism about reassessment and funding limits.
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Matteson
State Board of Education
Thomas Mullins
Mullins
District 159
Board of Education
Court review sought for Matteson electoral board hearing
A petition seeks judicial review of the February Matteson Electoral Board hearing. Lamar Chapman filed motions to compel the board to submit written documents and to stay its decisions, to be heard by Judge Francis Bart at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago. The Village Attorney said no notice had been received yet and written transcripts were being prepared.
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Cook County
Matteson Electoral Board
Matteson Village
Lamar Chapman
Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago
Francis Bart
Matteson
Judicial Review
Matteson Village Board
Joseph Perozzi
Perozzi
Coglianese
Coghianese
Matteson moves to demolish vacant six unit building
Matteson authorized soliciting bids to demolish a vacant six unit apartment building at 4241 Lindenwood behind Builder's Square on Lincoln Highway after a demolition permit order was granted in Cook County Circuit Courts. Village staff cite long deterioration and safety concerns amid ongoing efforts to remove unsuitable occupants.
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Robin Tanko
Matteson
Vill St Jolais
Cook County
Ralph Coglianese
Lindenwood
Builder's Square
Lincoln Highway
Coglianese
Area code 630 decision looms for Chicago suburbs
The Illinois Commerce Commission plans a March 17 vote to decide how the new 630 area code will be issued in the Chicago suburbs as Ameritech seeks approval due to 708 number exhaustion. A geographic split is favored by South Suburban officials to reduce 11 digit dialing and avoid mixed area codes, with boundaries to be defined by a task force.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
Chicago
Ameritech
ICC
Beth Royle
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Rugle
Li Cose
Ameritech Corp
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Lynda J. Hemmerling
Morgan Coughlin
St. Lawrence O'Toole
Chapman
Matteson Building Department
Mary Paleologos
Rage