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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1978
Page
6
The item questions the timing of merit selection and recalls the day of November 2, 1976. It asks for the name of the last Cook County Circuit Court judge who was elected with the help of the respondent.
The piece argues that voters rarely know judicial candidates and elections resemble a lottery. It advocates merit selection with a non partisan panel screening candidates, governor choosing from three, and staggered terms to prevent stacking, aiming for independent, qualified judges in Illinois.
The candidate asserts the Chicago Women's Political Caucus endorsed him for the U S House seat without changing his position on abortion opposing taxpayer funding and opposing constitutional abortion amendments like Hyde. He cites concerns on personhood from fertilization and notes lack of consensus on the issue. He remains critical of amendments' potential harms and expresses commitment to women’s and human rights. He also reports Forest Park meeting observations and willingness to join west suburban committees to improve neighborhood life.
A concise regional note lists areas including Forest Park Elmwood Park and River Grove as local communities referenced in the segment. The brief mentions multiple places without additional context or events tied to them.
The newspaper invites signed letters from readers and may withhold a writer's name upon request. Submissions should be mailed to News Journal World at 6905 W North Ave Oak Park Illinois 60302 for potential publication.
A journalist pair debates a new editor’s mandate to detail the Set Back North bar scene with descriptions of mood, menu items, prices, and patrons. They weigh risks of naming spots, catering to business clients, and balancing entertainment with information in a City setting.
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