Ways to Beat the Season With Fun and Focus
A winter note offers options to lift spirits with both serious pursuits and lighthearted ideas. Readers can explore varied activities, from practical tips to playful hints, to stay energized during mid winter.
It Pays examines a money diet for financial growth
Recognition week highlights daily dedication of long term care staff and analysts explore disciplined money habits. It Pays column offers practical steps to build resources through a focused financial plan for professionals in senior care.
Outlook 96 South Suburban Year Ahead Preview
The special annual outlook surveys the south suburban region for the coming year. It highlights expected developments in economy, infrastructure, housing, and education with brief notes from local officials and business leaders.
Main numbers listed for UR publication
The page lists contact lines for UR numbers including a main number 755-6161, a circulation line 755-3344, and a classified line 755-3993 for reader services and inquiries.
Village weighs 200000 loan for Ames Plaza redevelopment
Richton Park trustees consider stamping Altman Association loan request to revitalize Governors Plaza. An outside review by Firstar Bank would assess credit worthiness and financial plan, with costs of 1000 dollar plus 350 per loan and potential 175 per application. Review aims to align with village development goals before a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta H. Leak
Richton Park Village
Village Economic Development Loan Program
Firstar Bank
Economic Development Commission
Gey
Niemeyer
Firstar
Water bill solution unveiled for Frankfort surcharge end
Frankfort trustees approved refinancing to cut interest from about 9 percent to 5.5 to 6.75 percent, funding the five year phasing out of the East Basin surcharge tied to Prestwick Utilities Co. The plan, backed by the Frankfort Square Homeowner's Association, aims to avoid revenue loss while enabling future system improvements. The village may issue up to 8 million in new debt in 2008 to replace old bonds, with some debt paid off as new debt begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Prestwick Utilities Co
Frankfort Square
Timber Ridge
Prestwick
t'See Water
Shelter program offers options to those who have few
This three part series examines the South Suburbs largest homeless shelter program PADS. Guests, called guests, include men women and families. The program began in 1990 across Illinois with Hesed House in Aurora originating the PADS concept in 1982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
PADS
Mike Wasserberg
South Suburban
South Suburbs
Oak Lawn
Diane Nilan
Hesed House
Aurora
Illinois
United States
Nilan
Tinley Park invites Bears to relocate unfolds plan
Tinley Park officials say they sent a letter to the Bears three to four months ago inviting a move. Trustee Greg Hannon notes vacant land around Harlem Avenue and Interstate 80 could host a stadium, plus a convention center district, while a 10,000-car theater lot sits idle in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinley Park
Harlem Avenue
Interstate 80
New World Music ‘Theatre
Wieh
Hannon
Mediation Task Force to ease Matteson neighborhood disputes
Robin reports Matteson forms its first mediation task force to settle resident disputes before they escalate. A DOJ mediation training workshop is set at the Matteson Community Center on February 10 from 9 AM to 3 30 PM, mirroring programs in nearby areas.
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Robin
Matteson
U.S. Department of Justice
Matteson Community Center
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