Incinerator subsidies clash in Illinois Legislature
Senate narrowly passed bills to retain subsidies for Robbins and other incinerators while House allies push to kill Robbins aid. Key sponsors include Patrick O'Malley and Maureen Murphy with Steeze and Dart among House members. Debate centers on removing taxpayer support as votes loom for a governor's desk. Interstate News Service
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Maureen Murphy
Evergreen Park
Terry Steeze
Oak Forest
Tom Dart
Clem Balanoff
Chicago
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D-Bradley
William Shaw
Harold Murphy
D-Markham
Steere
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O’malley
Jim Edgar
Dart
Shaw
Novak
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Steeze
Michael Madigan
Reading area incinerator foresees fallout from rate law vote
Reading Vice President Jim DiBiasi argues the proposal to overturn the retail rate law could be defeated, leaving the plant at 133rd Street and Kedzie Avenue grandfathered under current provisions. David Nowacek and Wood Energy Partners note potential impacts on their facilities, while officials await final words and PCB rulings on solid waste designation.
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Robison details during McDonald’s hold up and arrest
Robinson described the McDonald’s incident and pursuit of a masked man. Police arrested Millner who removed a ski mask after detention. A 9mm replica BB gun was recovered as investigators noted the danger level was judged relatively low. Matteson Police Chief Madigan offered risk-based guidance.
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Paul Madigan
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FOP sues Richton Park over pre-employment costs and tickets
The Fraternal Order of Police accuses Richton Park of forcing new officers to sign pre-employment agreements covering $8000 in academy, background check, uniforms and training. Officials dispute contract compliance and ticket quotas, seeking a labor board order rather than damages.
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Park Forest residents accuse village board over Sears plans
Two Park Forest residents allege the village hid confidential information about Sears Roebuck and Co plans to leave the Centre. Officials deny wrongdoing, citing ethics and duty. Residents Lewellen and Campbell plan to confront the board at a Monday meeting, citing letters dated February 1994 between Village President Kelly and Sears VP Kaufman.
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Thomas DeHahn
Michael Lewellen
Steve Campbell
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Barry Kaufman
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The Athlete as Warrior in American Hero Myth
The piece explores the historic link between athletes and warriors, noting that athletic prowess symbolized heroism and courage. It cites experts and figures like Mike Tomczak and O J Simpson to discuss public reverence, individualism, and identity tied to sports heroes in American culture.
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George Orwell
Chicago Bears
Calumet City
Mike Tomczak
Chicago
H. Cook Rollo
Rollo
O.J. Simpson
O.J
Tomczak
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tomezak
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