Rejoicing or not a critic weighs GSU theater funds
Letter writer John T. Cirn of Crete critiques The Star editorial praising Governors State University s groundbreaking for a 1 200 seat performing arts center. He argues 5.4 million in state money harms schools and health care and cites Rialto Theater subsidies and rising Medicaid cuts as overlooked consequences.
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Prairie State trustees praised for decade of progress
A letter to the editor extols Prairie State College and its twelve years of leadership on the board, noting top Illinois rankings, long accreditation, strong faculty, student performance, and a balanced budget. It lauds trustees Amadio and others while praising future prospects. The writer also criticizes gun control advocates and political leaders, arguing for downsizing government and attributing social ills to education and work readiness.
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Flora Ciarlo
Jim Griffith
Christy Gunn
Bob Hirsch
Michael Montelone
Gigi Campbell
Xerox downsizes own 1994 to 1996 job cuts exceeding ten thousand
Commentary contrasts private sector downsizing with government size, noting Xerox announced on December 8 a plan to cut more than 10,000 jobs across 1994 1995 and 1996 to reduce costs and boost productivity while suggesting broader political questions about social security and government spending.
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Xerox Corporation
Xerox
Jefferson School thanks Chicago Heights Junior Women’s Club
The Jefferson School staff express gratitude to the Chicago Heights Junior Women’s Club and friends for holiday generosity and kindness that provided Christmas for less fortunate families. Their support also funded student ballet tickets, enabling attendance by several students.
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Chicago Heights Junior Women’s Club
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Reynolds Leads 2nd District Dem Primary In Poll
A poll released Tuesday by U S Representative Mel Reynolds shows him leading the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary with 64.3 percent of 406 registered voters sampled. State Senator William Shaw has 9.8 percent and Chicago Alderman Allan Streeter 6.4 percent. Reynolds notes strong support while opponents say the race may be closer and that voters lack information on their platforms.
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Allan Streeter
Four Chicago Heights residents clash over voting rights case
In a year-long settlement fight, four local residents representing Chicago Heights African-American voters seek court relief from their attorney James Craven and a fellow plaintiff Ron Harper. Two plaintiffs accuse Craven and Harper of unauthorized action as talks with the city and Park District continue before U.S. Judge Joseph Norberg.
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Ron Harper
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Homewood Flossmoor appoints new permanent superintendent
Laura Murray, who was principal at Homewood Flossmoor High, has been named permanent superintendent effective July 1 after serving as acting superintendent since October. The School Board will launch a nationwide search for a new principal in the single-school district.
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Laura Murray
Regional anti gang pact welded by Matteson village board
The Matteson Village Board approved a intergovernmental agreement creating the South Suburban Gang Initiative. Joining with Olympia Fields Richton Park Country Club Hills and Rich Township the pact includes several school districts. Matteson will pay Urban Dynamics 5000 as a consultant while Richton Park Country Club Hills and Olympia Fields will cover 25650 of the contract costs. Park Forest officials will not contribute 5000.
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Lansing Village Repeals Theater Tax in Loews Settlement
The Lansing Village Board voted 5 1 to repeal the 10 cent per ticket theater tax at River Run Theatres and pay Loews Theatres 25000 to cover attorney fees in a settlement ending the chain’s lawsuit. Funds come from escrow of theater tax revenues since 1992. tax had produced about 40000 annually since its 1988 enactment.
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Cook County
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Park Forest trustees hear back from investor on The Centre plan
Harold Back of Erie Development Co. spoke to the Rules Committee and center merchants about reviving The Centre. The mall, bought from Cordish Embry Co. after a Dec 24 rush, aims to become a viable business under new financing after Chase Manhattan Bank declined further subsidies.
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Tight restrictions allow Pfiel to stay home under guard
Steven Pfiel moves to a home in Indiana under strict house arrest after a Cook County hearing. He may leave only to attend school, with movement tightly limited while his 13-year-old victim Hillary Norskog’s mother calls the decision fair. Pfiel has held a $1 million bond since October 8.
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Cook County
Richton Park Considers Earlier Youth Curfew
Richton Park Village Board discusses possible earlier curfew at night after residents raised concerns. Current rules are 10:30 p.m. weekdays and 11:30 p.m. weekends. Some trustees oppose changes, arguing alignment with Chicago rules and consistency across towns.
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Rudolph Banovich
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Michael Brown
Chicago
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