First Look at Midwest Holiday Lights and Movies
Travel editor catalogs festive light displays across the Midwest while reviewers rate upcoming holiday films. The piece previews seasonal events and cinema options, highlighting best bets for families and travelers during the festive period.
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Midwest
Offensive defense High School All Area Football Team Named
High school football selects its annual All Area squad highlighting top offensive and defensive players. Lists standout backs linemen linebackers and backs from regional teams. Recognition emphasizes skill speed strength and game impact across the area.
Bottomless pit of goods and the culture of excess
This piece questions whether accumulating material possessions weakens society. It argues creativity arises from everyday life, starting in the kitchen, and invites readers to rethink consumer habits as a path to genuine value. The article links home life to broader cultural implications and hints at a broader Dimensi program on gifts from the home.
Phone Directory Contact Numbers and Website
The listing shows the Star Newspapers contact numbers with (708) area code for main circulation 802 8000 classified 802 8868 display 802 8001 editorial 802 8080 and a World Wide Web site at www starnewspapers com. The message includes newsroom email access.
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Fragmented OCR reads unclear local notice text
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Richton Park approves anti monotony housing code
After months of debate the Richton Park Board of Trustees passed an anti monotony ordinance to diversify fascias and designs in new subdivisions. The board also waived a brick requirement for new homes citing flexibility in materials while aiming for varied front elevations.
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Richton Park Board of Trustees
Tim Hammond
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Chiefs oppose school funding plan in Illinois
A group of south suburban school chiefs warned Gov. Edgar’s HB 452 would cut aid for districts 215 205 206 and 227 if enacted. They noted a proposed $1.6 billion increase favors Chicago and downstate schools with a funding freeze looming for several districts if special session votes fail or delay.
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Thornton
Township
Doug Long
Thornton Township
Bloom Township
Rich Township
Crete-Monee
Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields
Chicago
Resident flags Metra hazards at Richton Park station
Richton Park resident Jim Redmore patrols the Metra station on Sauk Trail and reports rotted ties nails and exposed wires. He says a small fire near a railroad tie was extinguished with bottles. Metra officials say stations are inspected every other day and major repairs follow federal guidelines.
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Danielle Hirsch
Richton Park
Metra
Sauk Trail
Jim Redmore
Redmore
Audrey Rente
Suburban philanthropists give locally to fund good works
Donors in the Chicago suburban area support local charities with money and time. Diane and Paul Kessler of Flossmoor regularly back Aunt Martha’s and other groups, while Craig Duchossois notes Thrall Car employees help fund causes locally and nationwide. John Lagestee highlights Walt’s Food Stores backing Cancer Support Center and Bible League. Overall, individuals provide about 80 percent of donations with arts, culture, humanities and human services the top beneficiaries.
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Paul Kessler
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Aunt Marth Cial
Craig Duchossois
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Harvey
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John Lagestee
Walt
South Holland
Homewood
Tinley Park
Crete
Cancer Support Center
Bible League
American Association of Fund Raising Counsel
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