Parishioners Hear Cardinal George At St Kieran Church
About 700 parishioners from south suburban churches packed St Kieran in Chicago Heights for Cardinal Francis George's first south suburban appearance since his elevation. He spoke on Jesus titles and sacraments, urged vocation prayer, and reflected on Rome and his audience with Pope John Paul II, before greeting attendees in the school gym.
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St. Kieran
Chicago Heights
Francis Cardinal George
George
RCIA
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Rome
John Paul II
Dan Flens
District 227 Faces 3.5 Million Education Fund Debt
Rich Township areas including Tinley Park and Olympia Fields face a revenue shortfall after a 1985 referendum kept the education tax rate flat. Officials warn new state funding formulas may cut aid for high schools, despite hold harmless provisions.
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Nearen Huang
Iene
Huang
Rich Township
Tinley Park
Country Club Hills
Olympia Fields
Park Forest
Matteson
Chicago Heights
Richton Park
Village Leaders Clash Over TIF Approval Powers
Limas argues the village should control TIF establishment while Niemeyer notes two TIF types exist a 23-year and a 13-year. Eslick warns that requiring a joint review board for projects over 13 years raises time and cost for developers. The bill could affect existing TIFs and ongoing projects with uncertain impact.
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Limas
David Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Don Eslick
Illinois Tax Increment Association
Eslick
Matteson Good Neighbor Awards Ceremony Set at Holiday Inn
Awards page notes LaVerne Woods as committee liaison. Seven nominations this year highlight achievements for village betterment. Through today, 60 Matteson residents have won these awards. The 2 p.m. ceremony at the Matteson Holiday Inn features Village President Mark Stricker, a history of the awards, music, and a reception with about 150 expected attendees.
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Matteson
Woods
Matteson Holiday Inn
Mark Stricker
Scully and Maynard Spar Over Airport and Education Funding
The race centers on a possible third Chicago region airport and education funding. Scully derides the recent education reform bill as short term and a Band Aid, while Maynard argues the plan excludes high per pupil spending districts and questions long-term growth. Both address abortion, gun control, and political strategy ahead of the March primary.
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Scully
Chicago
Maynard
Illinois
Springfield
Crete-Monee
Jim Edgar
Bloom High School
Crete
Andy Qunell
Bridge project for Interstate 57 crossing at 205th Street
The village plans a three lane bridge over I 57 at 205th Street funded by 3.9 million dollars with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state money. Land acquisition faced a condemnation dispute. final sale set at 300000 with total land costs at 500000. Maintenance will transfer to the Public Works Department after completion.
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Caglianese
205Th Street
Haldane
Public Works Department
IDOT
Coglianese
Volunteer attorney aids Richton Park DV victims
Victim cases span civil orders of protection with court support for victims lacking resources. Thomas handles outreach, case preparation, and trial appearances, recently securing a two year order for a Richton Park woman. Estimated volunteer value runs about 20 hours monthly totaling roughly $2,500.
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Fillipi
Thomas
Richton Park
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