Editorial endorses Illinois FIRST five year rebuilding plan
The editorial supports Gov. George Ryan's Illinois FIRST plan a $12 billion five year rebuilding program. It highlights funding via new fees and federal matching funds and urges careful evaluation of car registration fees while backing environmental and transit provisions. The piece endorses the plan with suggested modifications and notes local projects for South Suburbs and Chicago.
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George Ryan
Ilinois
Illinois
General Assembly
LaGrange Road
Archer Avenue
Dan Ryan
Peotone
Ryan
Illinois First
Chicago
Richard Daley
Cancer trials shown as key to improving odds of survival
A medical bulletin cites American Cancer Society figures that half of men and a third of women may face cancer, with 64 000 local diagnoses and 26 000 deaths this year. It praises trials for advancing cures while noting insurance barriers. pending Illinois Senate action could require coverage for trial participants.
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Ou i
American Cancer Society
America
Asta Aaeieieameea
Padiamncer
Hihine Igaes
Protet Coca
Kevin McCarthy
Tinley Park
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
United HealthCare Corporation
Senate
Patrick O'Malley
Palos Park
Edward Petka
R-Plainfield
Insurance and Pensions
Mothers Day 1999 Salute to All Moms Everywhere
A brief tribute celebrates the bond between mothers and children, emphasizing nurturing and guidance. It honors the universal appreciation for moms on Mother's Day and wishes them a day filled with love and recognition from all.
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Mom
Illinois FIRST plan prompts a Bug Catcher wish list
A reader riffs on Gov. Ryan's Illinois FIRST proposal with a humorously imagined Bug Catcher Cordless Insect Vac as a symbol of wishful benefits. He critiques funding via higher vehicle registration fees and beer and wine taxes while noting the plan doubles tag costs and seeks new revenue before an expected May 21 deadline.
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General Assembly
Ryan
Illinois
Chicago
Secretary of State
George Ryan
Ilinois
Letters to the Editor raise tax fears and tribute event praised
Citizens blast Gov. Ryan's proposed twelve billion dollar tax hike while criticizing politicians. A reader highlights a July 10 tribute luncheon for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball Association held at Georgia's, benefiting United Way Southwest Cook County and supported by local groups. Christine Radtke chairs the tribute.
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Cook County Cheetahs
Cook County Cheetah
Michael Bolton
All-American Girls Professional Baseball Association
Aagpba
Chicago Cubs
Philip Wrigley
Chicago
United States
Canada
Max Carey
Jimmie Foxx
Dave Bancroft
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Sadiess
Georgia
Seal
United Way
Cook County
Kiwanis Club
Orland Park
Orland Township
Bess Friedheim Jewelry
Comfort Inn and Suites
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