The Big Bang Fourth Of July Celebrations Overview
A complete look at explosive Fourth of July celebrations in the southern suburbs highlights Prime Time Holiday dishes that sparkle with flavor and entice repeat visitors. Foods featured showcase festive themes and crowd-pleasing profiles for summer celebrations.
Kiddie Networking Provides Structure And Social Growth
Kiddie networking groups give children early socialization and routine while offering parents practical support and a sense of community. Dimensions explores how these programs build confidence, cooperation, and resilience among toddlers and caregivers alike.
It Pays Mosquito Repellent Picks For Season
The It Pays column offers a mini consumer guide to top mosquito repellent buys as the season begins, signaling practical shopping tips for readers.
Real Dubs dread Cog Hill challenge at Western Open
The Warriors face a daunting Cog Hill layout as Western Open players brace for its world famous course. Golf action and expert previews appear on page B-1 with details on tougher holes and strategy.
Sociologist to address district redistricting options
Demographer David Hartmann will speak to Rich Township High School District 227 Board on redistricting at a July 12 public meeting. He will review administration proposals sent earlier in the month, with discussion set for 7:30 p.m. in Rich East High School auditorium.
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David Hartmann
Rich Township
Board of Education
Rich East High School
Hartmann
Matteson fights World noise after Aerosmith concert
Matteson residents complained of loud Aerosmith performances at World Music Theatre in Tinley Park with six calls to Trustee Michael Perry. Perry noted prolonged noise concerns since 1993, while World co owner James Malecky denied complaints. The Illinois Pollution Control Board ordered sound monitoring devices but a stay delays action as hearings on the theater’s appeal proceed.
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Aerosmith
Tinley Park
Matteson
Michael Perry
Home But World
James Malecky
Perry
Illinois Pollution Control Board
World Music Theatre
The
World
Illinois Appellate Court
Peotone airport foes rally around FAA tax approval
Chicago faces a push to fund O'Hare and Midway upgrades with a $3 passenger facility charge approved by the U.S. Transportation Department. Proponents of a Peotone site say the tax will not derail their bid, while critics argue it is a political maneuver to pacify Midway.
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Chicago
O’hare
Midway
U.S. Department of Transportation
Chicago Aviation Department
Don Goff
Third Airport Alliance
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Transportation Department
Goff
U.S. Transportation
U.S
George
Sangmeister
Lake Calumet
William O. Lipinski
Lipinski
Bob Marx
FAA
Richton Park Approves Municipal Telecommunications Tax
Richton Park voters face a 5 percent tax on pagers fax machines computer services cellular phones and other non traditional telecom services under a 5 1 vote by the village board Trustee Reinbold opposed citing resident opposition and absence of Rock Village President Banovich said the tax aims to offset state surcharge cuts and is expected to raise 30000 to 50000 annually with proceeds to fund municipal needs.
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Richton Park
Richton Park Village
Richard Reinbold
Anne Rock
Reinbold
Rudolph Banovich
Olympia Fields Move borders to align high school districts
Olympia Fields Village Board on Monday recommended Plan 8 to realign elementary districts with District 227 high schools to mirror district boundaries and boost racial balance. The plan would move Matteson 162 graduates to Rich Central, Park Forest 163 to Rich East, and District 159 graduates to Rich South, potentially implemented within six to seven weeks if approved. District 227 aims to delay redistricting until fall 1994, though village leaders urge immediate action to prevent enrollment declines and potential loss of honors courses.
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Olympia Fields
Rich Township
Board of Education
Matteson
Rich Central High
Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Rich East
Rich South
Michael Monteleone
Rich Central
Bonnie Danick
Robert Borich
Fireworks risk highlighted during Independence Day season
Special Agent Jerry Singer warns Fourth of July celebrations pose serious injuries from fireworks. In 1991 there were 11,200 reported fireworks injuries and 1992 Illinois cases totaled 204. Emergency staff emphasize high danger even sparkler temps reach 1800 F and many injuries affect youths.
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Jerry Singer
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Illinois
Joyce Woytek
Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn
Chicago Heights
Warburton
Woytek
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