Holiday shopping kicks off with big crowds at Lincoln Mall and more
Shoppers from Holland to Frankfort flocked to Lincoln Mall and nearby retailers on the day after Thanksgiving. Sears opened early and reported strong traffic, with popular items including home theater systems and exercise machines. Best Buy and Target also drew shoppers seeking video games, discs, and TVs as area families eyed gifts for Christmas. Local residents described planning and budgeting strategies, noting steady if not record crowds and solid sales across stores.
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Steven
Kathy Mulder-Sheridan
Phil Sheridan
Jeff
Mike
Holland
Mich
Kathy
Frankfort
Lincoln Mall
Phil
Sears
Ray Morris
Morris
Best Buy
Ray Wallace
Land Park Target
Merchant
Ken
Eve Izzi
Midlothian
Eve
Izzi
Kay Bee Toys
Holly Bly
Eric
Erin
Evin
Santa Claus
Trisha Kinahan
Oak Lawn
Kinahan
Kohl's
Target
Sue Chiaro
Chiaro
Venture
Alsip Nursery
Mike Pomykala
Pomykala
Local candidates split on 11th District race dynamics
In a Delayed 11th District Stance, Balanoff and Burkey target Rep. Weller’s Gingrich ties while Giglio backs Burkey, saying Will and Cook counties dominate and deal hinges on whom Will County elects. Adelman notes the tough choice amid budget and Medicare funding disputes, with fundraising plans outlined.
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Will County
Charles Adelman
Weller
Adelman
Giglio
Burkey
Balanoff
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Lev
Ing
Joliet
Weller’ Camp
Fand
Deer Population Concerns and Road Safety Advice
Park Forest residents report frequent deer visits causing property damage and fear of collisions. Officials note deer often avoid direct crossing, warn drivers to slow at dawn and dusk, scan roadsides for eye shine, and use brakes or hazards if animals appear. Hunting is restricted on public land in Cook County, but hunters help curb overpopulation. about 125,000 deer were arrested by hunters last year.
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Shelton
Illinois
Ofen
Park Forest
Cedarwood Cooperative Complex
Sharon White
White
Lange
Cook County
DNR
Castee
Chicago area voters set for Dec. 12 special primary
A nine-candidate Democratic and Republican field in Illinois faces a Dec. 12 special election to succeed Reynolds, who resigned Oct. 1 after a sex with a 16 year old campaign worker conviction and obstruction of justice. Endorsements favor party machinery, with Jones leading Democrats and Somer the Republican pick, while polls show Jackson leading among Democrats amid high undecided voters.
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Lst
Reynolds
Illinois Senate
Jimil Jones
Chicago
Thomas “Tj
Somer
Illinois
Alice Palmer
Monique Davis
Jesse Jackson
John Morrow
Park Forest
Lionel Pittman
William Moran
Calumet City
Anthony Cisneros
Richton Park to raise fines to seven hundred fifty dollars
Richton Park trustees will consider an ordinance to raise the maximum fines for nonhome rule violations from 500 to 750 dollars. The change follows a new Illinois law permitting higher fines and will apply per offense. A separate resolution would establish village building construction standards to guide materials and methods within the town.
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Alberta H. Leak
Richton Park
Illinois General Assembly
Springfield
David Niemeyer
Cil Municipal League
Commerford
Airlines resist state plan for regional airport authority
Airlines oppose a state move to form a regional airport authority overseeing O’Hare Midway Meigs and the proposed Peotone site. ATA cites United American and TWA among its members and argues the authority would limit flights at O’Hare and Midway to push traffic to Peotone, challenging claims Chicago would retain hub status.
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Mary Paleologos
Peotone
State Senate
O'Hare
Midway
ATA
Chris Chiames
Oare
Chiames
Chicago
Illinois Department of Transportation
Village Approves Tourism Funding and Water Rate Hike
Officials authorize measures to boost tourism in the village and South Suburbs. A 15 percent water rate increase will apply only to the water portion of bills, not water, sewer, or scavenger fees, raising the typical 1 500 cubic feet quarterly bill from 37.80 to 43.50, about $20 a year.
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Wimerais
Lake Michigan
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Crystal Thornton
Oak Forest
Ally
11Th Dist
LaSalle
Kankakee
Grundy
Mar. Walsh
Frank Giglio
Dcalumet City
Walsh
Will
Cook
Newt
U.S. Congress
Jerry ‘Gingrich
Congress
Rhodes
Thorn Creek
Gus Savage
Savage
Jackson
Jones
Soren Anager
Sera
the Audit Bureau
Ono
Foca Sera Asses
Jack Frost
Park Forest Health Department
Nine Centre
National Home
Richton
Building Department
Joe Commerford
Building Offic Ode Administrators
BOCA
National Electric
Airlines
IDOT
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