Suburban philanthropists blend money and time in giving
Philanthropists in the Southwest Suburbs emphasize time as much as funds. Robert Bobb and Dorothy Menker recount donations supporting Kennedy School facilities, Crisis Center for South Suburbia, and Moraine Valley College venues. Noonan notes local giving enables visible impact, while Michael Bruni highlights small gifts funding Marian Catholic High School projects.
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Robert Bobb
Kennedy School For
Crisis Center
South Suburbia
Blue Cap
Blue Island
Marguerite
Bobb
Dorothy Menker
New Hope Children’s Hospital
Oak Lawn
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
Dorothy
MVCC
Egon
Menker
Robbie Noonan
Frankfort
Abby Foundation
Noonan
Kessler
Michael Bruni
Marian Catholic High School
Chicago Heights
Illinois House draft bill fuels school funding clash
Suburban Cook and Will County districts battle over a GOP drafted education bill. Critics warn the plan underfunds high schools, ties aid to a four year freeze, and raises cigarette taxes while boosting elementary funding only modestly. Democratic lawmakers oppose the measure, citing long term harm to districts and overall adequacy.
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Chicago
Cook County
Will County
Mike Giglio
Lansing
George Scully
Flossmoor
Debbie Halvorson
Crete
Jay Cunneen
Dalton
Cunneen
Oak Lawn
Ridgeland
Oak Lawn-Hometown
Thornton
Hoover-Schrum
Ilinois
Long
Ron Patton
Hinds
Lang
Patton
Crete-Monee
Steve Humphey
Powe Bay
Michael Madigan
APC
Village debates brick mandate for new homes
Trustees consider an ordinance standardizing exterior brickwork for all new residential buildings. Proposals ranged from 100 percent brick to free buyer choice, brick on lower front only, or brick everywhere on the first floor. The measure aims to curb cookie cutter looks and preserve architectural identity while balancing builder input and perceived construction quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Estates Planning Committee
Meadow Lakes Estates Planning Committee
David Nieme
Craig Jenson
Builders’ Association
Jenson
Richton Park Board Moves to Upgrade Computer System
Richton Park Trustees approve first reading of an ordinance authorizing a 1,000,000 purchase of new computers software and telephone equipment. Officials plan to borrow 350,000 from Beverly Bank to fund the hardware and software, with two installment contracts of 166,000 and 184,000. Repayment begins with general fund revenues and tax levy funds respectively. Group One Resources will oversee the upgrade, combining computer and telephone systems to save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuenton Park
Beverly Bank
Niemeyer
Group 1
Daecset
Tin Hammond
Group One
Richton Park Metra Station Repairs Planned for 1998
Redmore and residents push Metra to repair the Richton Park station citing salt and weather corrosion. Village officials say the village does not own the property but Metra has funding and repairs expected in summer 1998 with an estimated 900000 dollars.
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Richton Park
Keeeer
Rednore
Metra
David Niemeyer
Renteria
Orm
Teria
Redmore
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Richton Park Board
Ilinois Central
Vtrical Box Park
LTWE
Audit Bureau
Dot
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Weater
Posar Gicano
Steger
Aly Push Excosng Beale
Snelbrook Re
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