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Your Pets for June 19, 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:19:11 -0500

We want your pet photos. Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a .jpg with your name, your pet’s name and your hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Kadner: Rita says casino cash should pay for building projects

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:14:55 -0500

Any legislation expanding gambling in Illinois likely will include a mandate that revenue-sharing funds from a south suburban casino be earmarked for development projects only, according to the bill’s chief sponsor in the House. “I don’t want to see communities using that money to hire new administrators or using it for operating expenses,” state Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) said. “I would like to see the money invested in buildings, bridges, street improvements or repairing water mains, improvements in things people can see. I want them to see how the money is being used.” During an interview this week in …

Pets o’ the Week for June 13, 2013

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:22:11 -0500

The Thursday Neighborhood Star prints adoptable pets each week. Area shelters should send photos; pet descriptions; and shelter hours, address and contact information to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Pets o’ the Week” in the subject line.