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Cover shot: Winners of the "speed" competition from the "Tiger" rank of Friday night's Pack 336 Pinewood Derby in the Sullivan/Ross school gym in Prospect Hts. celebrate receiving their awards. First place winner was David Sable, who wasn't able to attend due to an illness, so his brothers Matthew and Christopher proudly accepted the trophy on his behalf. Second place winner was Henri Parmar. Third place winner was Jake Bullock. Jake also won first place for the "Design" competition. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)
Prospect Hts. officials, including 2nd Ward Ald. John Styler and his True Count committee, continue to stress the importance of this year's election to the city and the community. Federal and state grants are often distributed based on the population of a given municipality. With Prospect Hts. already struggling to bring in revenue, officials noted how important it is that every resident be counted.
Next Dist. 23 Budget Workshop Feb. 25
'Wheeling High School' To Remain
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
River Road Nightspot Expected To Re-Open As Restaurant
Wheeling Twp. Waits On Social Funding Decision
Goslin Victorious In County Primary
Will Green Candidate Seek Recount?
January27-February 1, 2010
Prospect Hts. aldermen will soon be contacting local hotels and bars to gauge their interest in hosting video gaming machines in their facilities.
Big Cuts Loom In School District 21
City To Ask For Tax Hike Again?
Driver Charged With DUI Following Crash
Gorman Charges Conflict Of Interest
Green Party Candidate Running In 17th
Coulson, Hamos In 10th District Race
Prospect To Begin Relay For Life Celebration Feb. 2
January 20-25, 2010
Students To Research Ways City Can Boost Revenue
For years now, Prospect Hts. has been trying to find ways to boost revenues while dealing with the limitations of being a non-home rule community. So far there hasn't been an easy answer. Officials have tried everything from raising small city fees to massive election referendums but financial problems remain. Now, University of Chicago graduate students are taking their shot at solving Prospect Hts.' problem.
Elsner's Future With Fire Dept. Still Up In Air
Helmer To Join Chicago Executive Airport Board
Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race
Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't
Spinal Injury Benefit Run Returns
Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Saturday

