Village Trustees Seek Public Input On Proposals
Oak Park Village Trustee Osborn told the village board on December 6 there likely will be no measurable public reaction to several proposals before the board that would affect village officer terms. The discussion centered on input from villagers and trustees regarding the plans under consideration.
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Clifford Osborn
Oak Park Village
Osborn
Cliff Osborn
Gene Callahan
Shirley Klein
Oak Park considers three year terms for village leaders
Oak Park trustees debate shortening village president clerk and trustees terms to three years starting 1977 or 1981, staggering terms, appointing clerk, or changing board size. Proposals sparked by current officials seeking to ease future governance strain. An April referendum is planned. public input urged via ombudsman clerk, village manager, or trustees ahead of December 20 meeting.
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Oak Park
Eugene Callahan
Illinois Department of Local Government Affairs
Illinois Municipal League
Illinois
Virginia Cassin
Village Hall
Madison Street
Lombard Avenue
U.S
Curtains Move to Shield Windows at Oak Park Schools
The WORLD reports Whittier and Irving in Oak Park had curtains removed and not yet replaced. Teachers use newsprint and shields to cut glare while fire code concerns are addressed by Fire Chief Jack Quillinan and District 97 supervisor Robert Welge. Contractors Meyer Ross and Company say draperies will arrive soon as safety steps continue.
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the World
Whittier
Irving
Oak Park
Jack Quillinan
The
Fire Department
Robert Welge
District 97
Oak Park trustees weigh term limits and election changes
Oak Park trustees debate changing village term lengths and election structure to reduce costs and boost accountability. Proposals include two and four year terms with staggered elections, possibly removing village clerk from election, and aligning local polls with broader elections to save taxpayer dollars. Mario Reda notes columnist role and background.
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Osborn
Community drive urges holiday gifts and food donations
Oak Park Township Youth Committee asks residents to donate nonperishable foods or supermarket gift certificates for a family of six by Dec 20 at the township office or Dole Branch Library. Call 383-0983 for pickups. Toys for Tots reports low toy collections with drop offs at local 7-Eleven and Oak Park locations through Dec 21.
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Oak Park
S. Oak Park Ave
Dole
Augusta Blvd
Chicago Metropolitan
R.R. Thrasher
Chicago
W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park
Chicago Ave
S. Kenilworth Ave
Madison St
Letter praising PARC coverage and fair reporting
Mary Ellen Ellwanger writes to commend the newspaper for accurate coverage of the 1976 Proviso Association for Retarded Citizens activities. She thanks the staff and extends holiday wishes to PARC clients members and benefactors for Christmas and the New Year.
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Liberty and Justice For
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Apathy in Oak Park Over Tax Bills and Elections
Letter from Oak Park readers laments voter apathy amid rising taxes and weather. Comments credit LWV and Board of Realtors, note school stability, and warn businesses closing. The News/Journal/World invites signed letters and reserves editing rights for space and clarity.
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Oak Park
League of Women Voters
NEWS/JOURNAL/WORLD
NEWS/JOLNAL/WORLD
W. North Ave
Oak
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