Lawmakers defend 40 million override in budget vote
Ninth district legislators say overrides during Springfield veto session will not force tax increases. They argue the $40 million will help fund special education and mental health and that Governor elect Thompson must amend his budget. Some reps criticize excess overrides while others urge restraint and fiscal responsibility.
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Joy Kampe
Springfield
James Thompson
Richard Kelly
Hazel Crest
Kelly
House
Chicago
Mahar
Thompson
Terry Steczo
Tinley Park
Steczo
Merchants Report Strong Christmas Sales Across Malls
Merchants in Lincoln Mall Matteson Brementowne Mall Tinley Park and Orland Square report crowded shops and robust Christmas sales though exact figures are not released. J C Penney at Dixie Square Harvey shows over 20 percent weekly gains while overall Dix ie Square sales lag due to store departures. Illinois Senator Percy notes Christmas spending reflects consumer confidence amid economy talk.
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Mary Beth Schutte-Taylor
Lincoln Mall
Matteson
Brementowne
Tinley Park
Orland Square
Orland Park
Charlotte Clark
Orland Square Merchant's Association
Phyllis Kirk
Lincoln Mall Merchant's Association
Ms. Kirk
Jim Cotter
Troy
Brementowne Mall
Cotter
Dixie Square
Harvey
Merchant's Association
J.C. Penney
Illinois
Charles Percy
Percy
Auto thefts rise in Tinley Park as holiday shopping peaks
Tinley Park police will add two officers per shopping complex during the Christmas rush to curb auto theft amid crowded districts. Police note rising thefts tied to shopping centers, with 34 vehicles stolen in a July to September quarter, including 25 cars and nine motorcycles.
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Tinley Park
Seige
Patrick Rea
Public Safety Committee
Orland Park
Orland Square
Dean Utter
Brementowne Mall
Tinley Plaza
Tinley Commons
Utter
Tinley Park Park District Seeks Commissioner Candidates
Nomination petitions for Tinley Park park district commissioner seats are now at 16801 South 80th Avenue. Annette Rickerson, district secretary, may issue petitions during normal hours. Two seats are open in April, a four year term held by Patrick O'Brien and a two year vacancy filled by Michael Kauffmann. Filing day begins January 10.
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Tinley Park Park District
Park District
South 80Th Avenue
Annette Rickerson
Patrick O'Brien
Michael Kauffmann
Tinley Man Killed in Sunday Car Crash
A 1968 Camaro left 147th Street in Oak Forest shortly after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, striking a tree and utility pole. David Jungles 21 of Tinley Park died at the scene. William Laschover 22 of Tinley Park was hospitalized with chest and pelvic injuries. Both were taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
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West 147Th Street
Oak Forest
David Jungles
159Th Street
80Th Avenue
Tinley Park
William Laschover
Ozark
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
147Th Street
David Griffin
Tinley Park TD Bulldogs Host State Wrestling Tourney
Pre high school wrestlers from across the state competed at Tinley Park High School over the weekend in a tournament organized by the Tinley Park Bulldogs. Photos and stories accompany extensive coverage in Sports on page 13.
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Tinley Park Bulldogs
Michelle Reidy
Tinley Park
Tinley Heights School
Michelle
Tinley Park High School
Star-Herald
Dave Winnie
Mime artist T Daniel visits Chippewa school in Palos Heights
Mime performer T Daniel toured Chippewa School in Palos Heights to teach students the basics of mime and demonstrate how to explore an imaginary wall. The visit is chronicled in Lifestyles, Page 23.
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T. Daniel
Palos Heights
Responsibility Ed spreads to Illinois high schools
Several Illinois high schools including local districts begin responsibility education teaching more responsible attitudes. An editorial notes the program as a new approach to youth behavior with community response included. Star Publications Marlene Cook, entertainment writer, spent weeks in Ingalls hospital ICU in Harvey. her column on ICU care appears on Page 10.
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Illinois
Our
Marlene Cook
Star Publications
Ingalls Hospital
Harvey
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William Mahar
Homewood
Bill Allos
Penney
Allos
Tinley
Griffin
Commonwealth Edison
Laschover
Midlothian
Jungles
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