Governors State to raise tuition for Fall 2000 trimester
Governors State University will raise tuition about 3 percent for the Fall 2000 trimester, maintaining the lowest public university rates in Illinois. In state undergraduate full-time tuition climbs from 1104 to 1140 per trimester, out-of-state from 3312 to 3420. Part-time rates rise per credit hour, with graduate and CELCS programs also increasing. Student center and counseling fees each rise to 21.
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Governors State University
Governors State
Illiois
College of Extended Learning and Communication Services
CELCS
County seeks funding to cover brush fire response
Cook County forest preserves saw two Sunday brush fires testing fire crews. More than 60 firefighters from a dozen departments battled Vollmer Woods in Cicero area for three hours. authorities estimate 40 to 80 acres burned per county chief forester, while others quoted 500 to 1,000 acres. A Thornton blaze in Brownell Woods burned about three acres over two hours. County officials and local chiefs urge reimbursements for municipal fire costs, citing prior large fires and disruption to traffic. No injuries or property damage reported in the preserves in at least 25 years.
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Cook County Forest Preserves
Country Club Hills
Vollmer Woods
Cicero Avenue
Vollmer Ad Flossmoor Roads
Gary Kasper
Cook County
Thornton
John Klaczak
William Moran
Chicago
Lynwood
Glenwood
Oak Forest
Klaczak
Kasper
Newhard
Chub Hills
Wampum Lake
Antarkus Perce
Golden Apple scholars named from Illinois program
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois named 100 winners from over 1,000 nominations to enter the scholarship program. Local recipients include Harold Arnold in Richton Park and Jill Bendinelli in New Lenox, among others. Winners receive $5,000 yearly for four years, teaching internships in Chicago schools, and mentoring through the Golden Apple network.
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Golden Apple
Aflinois
Golden Apple Foundation
Field Museum
Illinois School of Need
Harold Arnold
Richton Park
Jill Bendinelli
New Lenox
Kimeon Cruikshank
Chicago Heights
Dannielle Dungey
Country Club
Stars
Jessica Farley
Flossmoor
James Gawla
Oak Forest
Bianca Jordan
Blue Island
Joy Mason
Crete
Sheri Murawski
Calumet City
Tecara Nunn
Dalton
Jason Rupar
Nicole Santiago
Joliet
Chicago
Mike Koldyke
Frunciation
Drumstick Dash marks 1999 progress in Richton Park
The Drumstick Dash, founded by Dale and Mary Ann Winterhoff, grows each year with 1999 marking the 10th annual run hosted by Richton Park for the seventh time. Volunteers from the Parks and Recreation Department organize it, with all race fees and sponsorships donated to the Wish Foundation. Alberta Leak handles inquiries at 708 802 8803.
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Richton Park
Dale
Mary Ann Winterhoff
Parks and Recreation Department
Winterhoff
Wish’ Foundation
Village debates barriers and property use for day care site
IDOT noted concrete barriers are available but Cuddlertime must deliver them. Parking stalls near handicap ramps are requested. Village Attorney Corbett said Gee Lumber property requires approval to place anything on the vacant site, with a long-awaited resolution. The board approved purchasing two Navistar cab and chassis at 38,032 each totaling 76,064 for Public Works and purchasing a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer from Bill Jacobs Chevrolet for Parks and Recreation at 15,470.
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IDOT
Banovich
Peter Corbett
Gee Lumber
Colbetz
Parks and Recreation
Public Works Departments
Public Works
Navistar International
Bill Jacobs Chevrolet
South Suburban
Nevins Leads Growing Library With Tech Upgrades
Nevins describes how technology and internet access boost library use, noting growth from 11 000 to 37 000 books as the building expanded from a storefront to a 3000 square foot facility. He recalls a 500-child White Sox trip and values helping visitors, especially children, while noting evolving legal duties as director.
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Hes
Nevins
White Sox
Park Forest to Sell Marshall Field's Building to Equities Venture
The village council voted unanimously to sell the former Marshall Field's building to Equities Venture Corp for 1 million dollars. The deal grants an option to buy with a 180 day due diligence period, after which the buyer can back out if tenants are not secured. Equities Venture plans a mixed use with retail, dining and entertainment, aiming to attract tenants and spur downtown development.
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Marshall Field
Equities Venture Corporation
Equities Venture
Midwest Real Estate Equities Inc
Oak Brook
Chicago
Midwest
Tion
John Ostenburg
Ostenburg
Fieias
Park Forest
Rick Heidner
Cateteag
Aren ’S
Jatanky
Calmeeve
Forest Boulevard
Main Street
Matanky Group
Orchard Park Plaza
Orchard Arenas
Gustemmaatic
Village
Tn Egging
Frank Laraia
Midwest Real Estate Equities
Monaay
W Village
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Forest Preserve
Anne Bowhay
Vage
Alberta
Markham
Hazel Crest
Chestnut Street
Target
Moetinik
Osco
Lynda Hemmerting
Cory
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Alinois
Sia
State of Illinois & National Lutheran School Accredited
Zion
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