High School Grid Results
Local high school sports page details recent grid results across multiple teams. Key outcomes include wins and losses for football and basketball squads, with scores and venues noted for select games. The listings highlight standout performances and upcoming matchups for regional rivals.
Teddy Z shines in CBS TV Close-up feature
CBS Magazine spotlights Teddy Z in a TV Close-up that highlights his performance and appeal. The piece notes his on-screen charisma and the show's reception while placing him within CBS’s programming lineup.
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Teddy Z
CBS
Business Expo features area firms
A community Business Expo showcases regional firms in a special section. Contact numbers include News 755 6161 for inquiries, Circulation 755 3344 for subscriptions, and Classified Ad 755 3993 for listings. Local business leaders highlight networking opportunities and future collaborations.
South Suburbs may become garbage incinerator capital
Darren Hillock assesses the South Suburbs’ eight proposed garbage incinerator projects. He notes financing, operations, and community pressure will likely trim to two or three built. Draft SSMM A study finds two facilities could exceed local capacity by about 2097 tons daily. future excess would shrink slowly. Proposals in Harvey and Robbins already formalized. Crestwood project may be dead.
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Darren Hillock
Chicago
Midwest
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
SSMMA
Harvey and Robbins
Beth Royle
Harvey
Robbins
Crestwood
Southwest Conference of Governments
District 162 Strategy Team Reviews Eight Point Plan
The Matteson School District 162 strategic planning group met at Illinois School to finalize an eight point program aimed at concentrating resources and developing productive citizens with strong reasoning, creativity and self respect. They set September 26 to complete the plan and October 10 for board presentation.
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Matteson
Illinois School
Board of Education
David Barr
District 159 seeks to trim seven figure deficit with budget moves
School District 159 staff work to pare a tentative 7.5 million dollar budget for 1989 90 aiming to reduce a potential 700000 deficit The board approved the tentative plan which includes a 6 percent pay raise and tighter controls Loughlin notes consolidating grades saving 95000 higher book fees boosting revenue via workbook moves to leaner schools and a 494000 state income tax boost The district on the state watch list hopes earlier steps will lift it off by fall with a financial reserve of at least five percent reported as of June 30 Superintendent Tesmond.
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Charles “Buzz” Loughlin
Loughlin
State Board of Education
Donald Tesmond
Station assault victim to sue Metra
Jerrie Johnson plans a lawsuit against Metra for negligence and willful behavior after being assaulted on the Blue Island platform on April 21. Her attorney says damages will be decided by a jury, while Metra cites law shielding it from incidents outside trains and notes cameras are for customer use, not protection. Johnson's case centers on video from PAL Hazel Crest and questions about the emergency phone during the attack.
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Patricia Briske
Jerrie Johnson
Metra
Blue Island
Johnson
Ray Pruska
Pruska
Chris Knapton
Knapton
Transportation Authority
Passenger Assistance Link
PAL
Hazel Crest
Prusak
District 227 to vote on 16.1 million capital plan
Rich Township High School District 227 boards prep a $16.1 million renovation and maintenance program across Central, Rich East and Rich South. The plan funds asbestos abatement, classroom restorations and new facilities without raising the tax rate, financed by bonds and available funds.
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Matt Kaufman
Rich Township
Board of Education
Central
Rich East
Rich South
Park Forest
Olympia Fields
DuWayne Carnes
John Nuveen and Company
Marian Catholic Routs Chicago Phillips at Spartan Field
Marian Catholic thrashed Chicago Phillips 37-6 at Spartan Field in Chicago Heights to move to 2-1 this young season. Rich South upset at Tinley Park 16-6 as weekend football action roundup hints at more games including Rich Central vs Hillcrest and Rich East vs TF North.
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Marian Catholic
Chicago Phillips
Spartan Field
Chicago Heights
Spartans
Rich South
Tinley Park
Rich Central
Hillcrest
Rich East
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