Revised Schedule Shifts Highliner Deliveries to ICG Line
Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit district reviews Bombardier MLW Highliner schedule shift for 36 car order. Sixth car shipped from La Pocatiere with five more due by year end. 12th and 13th cars due January 8 and 16. last unit by June 26. Some trustees doubt schedule, inspector limited. District plans meeting with ICG to ensure on time delivery and replacement cars. Also notes Transit Development Plan revisions expanding rail analysis to 60 pages.
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Transit District
Bombardier
la Pocatiere, Que
Steve Kuknyo
Kuknyo
ICG
Robert Whalen
Hazel Crest
Park Forest seeks amendments to workmen's comp law
Village trustees unanimously approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to support changes to the Workmen's Compensation act. The measure cites 1975 revisions that raised benefits and caused hardship for employers, and calls for revisions to improve injury handling.
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Park Forest
Cook County Council of Governments
Illinois
Richton Postmaster Is Named Hanck Sr. of Steger Appointed
Erwin G. Hanck Sr. of Steger is named postmaster at Richton Park effective November 4 by Regional Postmaster General Jom P. Doran. Hanck started as a distribution clerk in 1972 at Steger, later becoming postmaster. a Bloom High School graduate with a real estate license, he is active in church and VFW, living in Steger with wife Charlotte and son Erwin Jr.
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Steger
Richton Park
Jom P. Doran
Central
Senate
Hanck
Steger Post Office
Bloom High School
VFW
Charlotte
Erwin, Jr
1978 Book week activities at Matteson library
Hello Book theme events run through November 19 at Matteson library 4240 Lincoln highway for juvenile card holders. Daily events include bookmark design at 4 p.m tomorrow, a treasure hunt Tuesday, two preschool story hours Wednesday, a Thursday Scrabble contest, and a Friday hobby swap meet. Week ends with a 10 30 a m pet show outdoors if weather permits.
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Matteson Public Library
Lincoln Highway
Matteson Library
Will County Board Mulls Chairman Choice
Will County Democrats hold a 14 to 13 edge as caucuses loom for the reorganizational meeting set for December 4. Ted Grabavoy faces a challenged bid from Jerry Capp s, with observers noting party division could stall a unifying choice.
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Kevin Leonard
New Will
Joliet
Ted Grabawoy
Grabavoy
Rich Township Budget Hearing Set for Tomorrow
The first of two public hearings on amendments to Rich township revenue sharing budget is tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the township office at 22013 Governors Highway Richton Park. Voters may share views on proposed allocations as trustees consider adding 9,130.55 in expenses and a 42,000 year end surplus. Funds target senior center renovation and programs. grants to other agencies may follow after January 1. A second hearing and the formal November 27 town meeting will conclude budget actions.
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Rich Township
Governors Highway
Richton Park
Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center
South Suburban Council On Alcoholism
South Suburban Humane Society
Happiday Center
Star Publications Tournament of Stars Opens
The Star reports on Star Publications' Tournament of Stars an intraclub competitive meet set in the south southwest suburbs. The cover story in Inside magazine discusses the event and its preparations.
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Star Publications
Inside Magazine
Women on the Job in Matteson Plan Commission
The village gains its first woman plan commission member alongside a new librarian as they settle into roles. Both speak on community views and planned changes, reflecting progressive leadership in Matteson.
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Matteson
Village Plan Commission
Iliinois political veteran begins jail term in bribery case
Jack E. Walker, longtime holder of top offices in Illinois, started a jail sentence Thursday for his role in a bribery case. The story appears on page five of the edition.
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Jack E. Walker
Ilinois
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