Unemployment Strains South Suburban Aid Lines
The Star Publications reports rising unemployment in the south and southwest Chicago suburbs, with aid demand growing as job prospects shrink. Region 4 records show 153,185 on public aid last month and 158,484 monthly applicants over the year, while benefits rise to 125 dollars monthly on average, with a 386-dollar cap for dependents. Officials note tightening eligibility and service cuts as the recession deepens.
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Michael Walsh
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Star Publiations
Daniel Pittman
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Will County
South Side
Star
Lottery lines up terms in Senate in remap draw
The Illinois lottery for state senate terms assigns two and four year terms after a district remap. Voters in the 39th 42nd districts will have four year terms while the 19th and 40th districts draw two year terms. Incumbents and challengers include Mahar Kaup Kelly Wolfe DeAngelis Kirk Langmeister Condon among others.
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William F. Mahar
Homewood
Isith
Robert Kaup Jr
Orland Park
Richard F. Kelly
Hazel Crest
Gene Wolfe
Calumet City
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Will County April Fatal Car Crashes Reported
State police reported three fatal vehicle accidents in Will county during April. statewide April highway deaths totaled 112, bringing the year to date to 428, 107 fewer than last year. Officials credit the policing for results program for reducing fatalities through targeted enforcement and public alerts.
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Will County
District 5
Joliet
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