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‘Featherbedding’ runs rampant in Springfield
by RUSS STEWART Featherbedding is a colloquial term which originated in the railroad industry during the transition from coal-fired to oil-powered locomotives. Stokers were required to shovel coal, and as they were
Taft students urged to fight vandalism
by BRIAN NADIG Taft High School Local School Council faculty member Shereena Lewis thinks that students should take the lead in stopping smoking and vandalism which occurs in school bathrooms. "What are
Local Crime from 16th District 12-4-13
A 9-YEAR-OLD girl reported that a man attempted to lure her into his vehicle at about 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St., according to 16th (Jefferson
Kilbourn Park greenhouse to receive major improvements
by BRIAN NADIG As work on a new playlot at Kilbourn Park is being completed, it was announced that the park’s approximately 80-year-old greenhouse will receive major improvements. Alderman Ariel Reboyras (30th)
‘Pre-existing conditions’ to shape 2014 campaign
by RUSS STEWART At the online "Obamacare" health insurance exchange, inquirers can peruse more than 100 plan options, which are graded silver, bronze and gold. Pre-existing conditions are not a disqualification. Illinois
Group seeks input from residents on park plans
by BRIAN NADIG The Jefferson Park Advisory Council is asking residents to take an online survey as part of its efforts to create a 5-year improvement plan for the park, 4822 N.
