Comfort zone trend fuels rise in home centered living
Experts say people seek comfort at home with cozy surroundings as a lifestyle shift. A playful clue points to the South Suburbs favorite dog breed, described as big, friendly, and energetic, matching popular local taste.
Special section on job training concepts
A special section presents readers with new information on job training as the job market evolves. It emphasizes staying current with employment and education concepts and hints at additional details inside.
Myra Guindon profiles the new Republicans
In Political Bytes, Myra Guindon examines the evolving GOP generation and the shifts in party leadership and strategy as the new Republicans take shape. The column delves into changes in voter base, messaging, and potential challenges facing the party ahead.
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Myra Guindon
New
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A brief contact note lists main number 755 6161 with additional lines 755 3344 and 755 3993 for circulation and classified inquiries.
Anti gang group marks second year tackling crime
The South Suburban Gang Initiative celebrates its first anniversary as Matteson Richton Park Olympia Fields and nearby communities unite with schools businesses churches and residents to counter gang presence. Police say collaboration is growing though challenges remain before full operation this year ends.
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Matteson
Lawrence Burnson
Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Country Club Hills
Gang
Jim van Schepen
Matteson postpones passing ADA policy
The Matteson Village Board postponed implementing an official statement supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Trustees tabled action after proposing an appeals board rather than sole presiding by the village president, while pledging non discrimination in village programs.
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Matteson
Ralph Coglianese
Mark Stricker
Volunteer's stable condition after Richton Park crash
Chicago Heights resident Matthew Coppens, 23, a Richton Park EMS and Disaster Agency volunteer, remained hospitalized in stable condition after a Dec 30 car crash that left him without both legs as he directed traffic outside Rich South High School for a Big Dipper basketball tournament. Police say the driver may face DUI charges. incident occurred at 9:20 p.m. Coppens was carried about 30 yards by the impact and is being treated at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital.
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Chicago Heights
Matthew Coppens
Richton Park
Coppens
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Airlines oppose third airport plan amid state push
Airlines preparing to oppose a Peotone third regional airport await fall financial studies. ATA, led by United and American, circulates a position paper among 19 members. Officials say the state's Republican leadership drives an official stance while airlines focus on profit, market position, and O'Hare dominance.
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Air Transport Association
Chris Chiames
ATA
Chicago
Edgar
Peotone
RTA
Chiames
United
American Airlines
O’hare
Dick Adorjan
Illinois Department of Transportation
Adorjan
American
Richton Park to reconsider fence laws in 1995 meeting
Richton Park trustees will revisit the fence ordinance at the 1995 meeting, voting on a revised front-yard fence ban with planning input. Research shows few communities allow front-yard fences and most back-to-back fences require maintenance by the Code Enforcement Department, with a 10 foot space between fences urged.
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Richton Park
Richton Park Board of Trustees
Ron Lanz
Lanz
Chris Limas
Planning Department
Planning Commission
Code Enforcement Department
Joe Commerford
Commerford
Village updates Open Meetings Act changes for public access
Richton Park village attorney John Murphey outlined new Open Meetings Act provisions effective Jan 1 changing minutes and agenda rules. Public sessions must discuss only agenda items in open meetings with 48 hour postings and no private deliberations on independent contractors.
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Richton Park
John Murphey
Murphey
Illinois Press Association
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