Mile High Plus Offers Rocky Mountain Insider Guide
Separate visits to Vail and Boulder Colorado provide an insider look at the Rocky Mountains with features on movies dining and more. The piece also follows women who have had mastectomies reflecting on life before and after surgery and includes a local woman’s writings. It Pays columnist shares money saving tips from shopping for batteries and spending more than expected, with business coverage.
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Republican leaders face questions on cutting funds
Columnist Pat Bouchard questions the GOP leadership over proposed budget cuts affecting groups beyond women and children, urging readers to consider who would bear the impact and why. Page B-1.
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JUMP mobilizes faith groups against violence in Matteson
Justice Uniting Many People, or JUMP, a multidenominational group formed to curb violence, sponsored a September solidarity march in Matteson and held a Tuesday vigil at St. Lawrence O'Toole. Chairperson Carol Marshall says the effort has raised community awareness and drawn church support across Matteson, Richton Park, University Park, Country Club Hills, and Flossmoor.
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Vigil Inspires Voices Against Violence at Matteson Event
A community vigil at Matteson’s St Lawrence O Toole Sullivan Center featured speakers including Ray Stewart and Rich South High School student Eddie Glasper sharing how crime and violence affect lives. Stewart, who spent years in prison, advocates honesty about crime’s costs and the path to change. Glasper described a turning point after a home shooting and now pursues academic and community activities. Ron Delrose urged forgiveness as the path to healing after a brother’s murder.
Tinley Park opposes state bill to nullify gun protections
Tinley Park officials voted unanimously to oppose Rep. Larry Wennlund’s bill to pre empt gun control ordinances. Mayor Edward Zabrocki supported the measure while trustees Vandenberg and Rea were absent. The gesture mirrors Matteson and preserves home rule over local gun restrictions.
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Richton Park approves second three year AFSCME contract
Richton Park village trustees authorize a second three year agreement with AFSCME Local 3748 retroactive to May 1, 1994 and running to April 30, 1997. The pact covers public work water finance and buildings staff with a 4 percent salary rise plus six extra sick days for employees hired after May 1, 1992. It includes drug and alcohol testing tuition reimbursement and a no smoking policy for buildings with designated outdoor areas and vehicle smoking only when empty.
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Irregularities in Rich East computer purchases probe
The State's Attorney's Office investigates Rich East Principal Brian Barry over irregular computer sales from the Rich Township High School District 227. At least three extra computers were sold to teachers and police liaison officers for 1200 each, with additional unneeded units ordered directly from a supplier. No charges filed. Barry, an English teacher since 1970, is on medical leave for emotional stress.
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