Critique of liquor law and political money in Illinois
A reader accuses Gov. Ryan and the Illinois Legislature of expanding price gouging through a new liquor law and of transferring taxpayer money to campaign contributors. The letter argues the law creates profits for distributors, harms state finances, and drives taxpayers to Indiana for liquor, while praising Steve for church work and laments his departure from St. Agnes with heartfelt thanks and blessings.
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Ryan
Indiana
Saukview students perform Rebels With a Cause
Sixth grade classes at Saukview Elementary in Steger District 194 staged Rebels With a Cause on June 2. The program showcased student research on Impressionist artists, praised by teachers and thanked by staff for post prom support and Balmoral Park cooperation.
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Saukview
Steger
Dixie Sayles
Miss Polley
Susan Boyko
Mary Rich
Nanci Artwohl
Marv Qunell Turns 70 in July Civic Volunteer and Family Man
Marvin Qunell celebrated turning 70 on July 8 1999. Described as intelligent compassionate and kind he is a devoted husband father and citizen. He contributed eight years to Little League twenty years as a Steger fireman and 24 years on Steger School District 194. The writer affectionately calls him brother-in-law friend and Mr Fix It noting his readiness to help neighbors and family with rides repairs and support.
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Marvin Qunell
Marv
Marvin
Little League
Steger
Fix-It
Christian
Karen
Gail
American Legion burns flag with ceremony in Chicago Heights
Kitty Molyneaux of American Legion Post 131 Chicago Heights says the group retires torn flags by burning after a prayer and urges respectful participation. She notes many flags found at cemeteries and urges supporters to attend next year’s ceremony to see how many were sent by local businesses residents and grave sites.
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American Legion
Chicago Heights
Kitty Molyneaux
Intern's Dream Game at Wrigley for RBI All Stars
Nathanial Whalen recalls pitching at Wrigley Field for the RBI 17 and 18 year old All-Stars, representing Sanders Linkers. The event featured Cubs sponsorship, gear support, and a 7-5 North Side victory over the South Side in 91 degree heat.
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Sandy Koufax
Nolan Ryan
Tom Seaver
RBI
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Sanders Linkers
Scott Sanders
Harry
White Sox
Wrigley
Sox
Ivy
Magglio Ordonez
Chicago
Bill Veeck
Daryll Strawberry
Sammy Sosa
Ala Lee Smith
North Side
South Side
Ernie Banks
Park Forest trustee picks Dillard over vocal opponent
Letters and notices from Park Forest and nearby towns recount a contested village board appointment, praise for the new member, and criticism of the process. The author cites 1746 votes from residents as support for an alternative candidate and announces a March 21, 2000, bid to run. Further items praise former officials, celebrate St Agnes parish leadership, and report on Richton Park Lakewood pool status and post prom thanks.
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Park Forest
Anna Bonita Dillard
the Star
Richton Park
Lakewood Aqua Club
George Arquilla
Rick Reinbold
Greg Spathis
Banovich
Arquilla
Mr. Arquilla
Lakewood Homeowners Association
Oool
Village Halley
Drama Group Donates Play Proceeds to PADS
The Drama Group donated all proceeds from a June 16 performance of The Lies and Legends of Harry Chapin to South Suburban PADS. The funds support emergency overnight shelter and daytime social services for homeless persons.
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South Suburban Pads
Harry Chapin
PADS
Desecration of Flag Legislation Criticized in Letter
Kurt Kurowski of Richton Park denounces a bill he calls desecration and criticizes the Republican Party for promoting what he terms communist ideology like policies. He urges lawmakers to act with honor and dismisses toadying to special interests and witch hunts.
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Republican Party
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