Combined households test marriage through shared decorating
A HomeGuide feature notes that merging two households and harmonizing tastes marks the first real test of a marriage. The motto centers on decorating as a shared mission, highlighting practical steps to create a cohesive home.
True test Women defy etiquette and risk regret
In Dimensions, a feature examines women who ignore unspoken waiting rules and the social fallout. The piece probes how improper Étiquette can invite public judgment and personal consequence, reflecting on feminine conduct and cultural expectations.
Musik Dating Conundrum
Columnist Tom Houlihan examines the rising trend of high schools screening dates with background checks. He questions privacy, fairness, and the moral implications for students and families, urging thoughtful limits and dialogue as schools weigh safety against personal rights.
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Tom Houlihan
Security Era of Options for Social Security Deductions
A teaser notes growing talk on letting individuals decide their Social Security deductions, suggesting potential changes to payroll withholdings. The piece frames a shift in control away from standard tax withholding, inviting readers to see further business coverage.
TV Close-Up Promotes New Month Program Listings
TV Close-Up announces a new booklet detailing the coming month's television listings. The publication aims to guide viewers through scheduled programs and lineup changes for the upcoming period.
Classified telephone lines and circulation numbers
Local newspaper classified section lists main line 755 6161 followed by circulation 755 3344 and 755 3993 for reader inquiries and ad placement. No further context available.
Richton Park near finish on TIF deal for 115 acre site
Richton Park officials expect final approval of three tax increment financing agreements for the Bohlman property in the Richton Industrial Park. The annexation Midwest Sintered Products and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District agreements are on the Monday board agenda as talks with the Bohlman family near conclusion after more than a year of negotiations. Midwest Sintered plans a 60,000 square foot light manufacturing facility and the village previously sought an Illinois Governor’s office allocation of 7.6 million in industrial revenue bond authority.
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Richton Park
Richton
Village Board of Trustees
Bohlman
Midwest Sintered Products Company
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Central Avenue
Sauk Trail
Midwest Sintered
Village
David Niemeyer
Midwest Sintered Products
Illinois Governor’s Office
Ford Heights tire incinerator allowed to continue tests
Despite an IEPA permit violation the Ford Heights tire incinerator may continue tire burning tests and could begin commercial burning in April. IEPA, EPA and Cook County say operations are sound while violations centered on paperwork, not safety or process.
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Ford Heights
Houston Industries
IEPA
U.S. Epa
Cook County Department of Environmental Control
David Kolaz
Kolaz
Matteson to allow store garden centers
Matteson trustees override a Plan Commission ruling to permit seasonal outdoor garden supplies at retailers such as K Mart and Target. The zoning change allows garden centers for 120 days adjacent to buildings within a confined area, arguing economic benefits outweigh aesthetics concerns.
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Matteson
Plan Commission
Plan
K Mart
Target
Dale Graham
Emmanual Imoukhuede
Airlines ready to strike Peotone deal says DeAngelis
Interstate News Service reports Sen. Aldo DeAngelis says major airlines may back a Peotone airport if O'Hare controls are dropped. Airlines want funding clarity for Peotone and oppose simultaneous improvements at O'Hare. DeAngelis met United Airlines leaders to confirm positions and possible written commitments by a deadline.
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DeAngelis
Springfield
Peotone
O’hare
Aldo DeAngelis
Jim Edgar
Olympia Fields
Senate
James “Pate” Philip
Wood Dale
United Airlines
Philip
United
John Edwardson
Montie Brewer
William Cotton
Joe Hopkins
Edwardson
Motor voter application delay probed
SPRINGFIELD Ross Rosetti manager of the Chicago Heights state drivers services facility may be dismissed for allegedly failing to process more than 2100 motor voter applications. Secretary of State George H Ryan said Rosetti was suspended without pay for 29 days during an internal investigation with a possible firing. Rosetti has worked since 1976 at the Secretary of State's Office and oversees the Chicago Heights facility.
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Springfield
Ross Rosetti
Chicago Heights
George H. Ryan
Illinois
Rosetti
Ryan
David Urbanek
Secretary of State
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