ICG Highliner brakes under scrutiny amid 1970s failures
The Illinois Central Gulf Highliner commuter cars faced persistent brake problems from 1971 onward with several runbys and a pair of major crashes in 1978 and 1979. Investigations cited ice buildup and inconsistent performance, prompting modifications to brake shoes and procedures. Officials claim improvements prevent repeats, though some engineers doubt test conditions reflect harsh winter use. Continued reports of braking failures keep public concern alive.
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District 162 approves 6.2 million budget for 1981-82
The Maweson School District 162 board adopted a 6,216,731 dollar budget for the 1981-82 school year with an 8,824,000 dollar levy. The resulting tax rate is 3.09 per hundred of equalized valuation, up from 2.76 the prior year. A resident questioned per pupil spending versus parochial schools and offered help to seek savings, while the district noted substantial special education costs and seven schools to maintain. Separately, parents urged a lice screening program and better communication of treatment guidance to families.
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Matteson residents back nature trail along Penn Central corridor
At a three hour meeting 35 locals voiced support for rehabilitating the abandoned Penn Central right of way from Chicago Heights to Frankfort into a nature trail. A straw vote approved the plan 2 to 3 while two donors offered 1100 to start the project. Trustees weigh funding via Cor lands and a non profit, with village board action upcoming.
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Mark Stricker
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Arthur Oblerking
Wittenkeller
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David Dilts
Randall Madderom
Gerald Goldstein
Joyce Groves
Illinois Department of Conservation
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Park Forest
Frankfort Township
Rich Township
Department of Conservation
Cook County Forest Preserve District
New Lenox
PSC reports record enrollment for fall
Prairie State College reports a record fall enrollment totaling 6,260 students in credit and noncredit classes, a 5.5 percent rise from the prior year. Daytime enrollment grew 8.64 percent to 3,270, with parttime students up 9.25 percent to 4,346 and total credit hours rising to 43,430.
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