Mark Perry Tops List of Best Films of Last Year
Mark Perry selects the top cinema picks of the prior year led by The Lion King, a box office hit that drew broad audiences from children to adults. The list highlights crowd-pleasing titles and career milestones across studios.
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Birthday party by home roots celebrates a child’s day
The article reflects on a traditional home birthday party and offers practical tips for small businesses to trim costs through bulk mail management, highlighting how a simple celebration connects with practical business savings.
Why Mae Students Learn This Says Education Columnist
Education columnist Charles J. Shields explains the purpose behind classroom learning. He argues that core subjects build critical thinking, civic understanding, and preparation for diverse futures, urging students and teachers to see relevance beyond exams.
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Oy Messats Classified Circulation Numbers
Classified notice from Oy Messats lists main number 755 6161 and circulation line 755 3344 755 3993, indicating contact and classified department details for readers seeking services or advertisements.
Matteson to hire diversity consultant for village
Matteson Village Board approved hiring a diversity consultant from the Quality of Life Task Force in a Tuesday meeting. The board also amended the budget by 1700 for the project and plans to train eight Housing Commission members and volunteers through the National Coalition Building Institute in collaboration with nearby Park Forest.
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Far South NAACP feels national troubles hit local coffers
The Far South Suburban NAACP in Homewood faces major fundraising drops as national NAACP troubles ripple to local chapters. Park Forest branch reports little fallout, with about 150 members and steady support from individuals, while Far South’s 37 communities and 1000 members see declining renewals and reduced corporate giving.
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Officials condemn gunfire on New Year’s Eve in Matteson
Matteson trustees criticized New Year celebration gunshots as dangerous illegal in village limits. Police logged three reports with no arrests, though one shooter was nabbed last year. City officials warned the practice could ruin celebrations and urged restraint.
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Tragedy strikes Richton Park ESDA volunteer Coppens
Matthew Coppens, 23, a Richton Park ESDA volunteer, was struck by a red midsize car at 9 20 p m Friday while directing traffic after a basketball tournament outside Rich South High School. He lost both legs. an Oak Lawn teen faces charges. three car occupants injured. Coppens undergoes surgery Saturday and is described as resilient by ESDA officials.
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GOP agenda centers on tax caps and school choice
In Springfield, Republicans plan property tax caps for Cook County and pursue school choice as two top priorities as they take House control and Senate majority. Downstate opposition and local tax districts press for exemptions while mandates relief and varied caps proposals loom.
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