Suit Over County Board Chairman In Court Today
Will county government leadership battles head to a hearing in Will county Circuit court at 10 a.m. today. State's Attorney Ed Petka and Joliet attorney Richard Buck join a Republican-Democrat coalition arguing Capps lacks authority as chairman, while Grabavoy defends his long tenure. The case sets a key dispute over who controls the 27 member board amid a June 13 ouster and restructuring moves.
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Will County
Ed Petka
Joliet
Richard Buck
Will County Board
Jerry Capps
Ted Grabawoy
Michael Orenic
Petka
Capps
Grabawoy
Grabavoy
Buck
Daniel Kennedy
Kennedy
District 5
Ruth Kennedy
Can State
Orenic
Finance Committee
William Starner
Oak Forest Jaycettes Safety Town program underway
The Oak Forest Jaycettes host their annual Safety Town instructional program teaching youngsters rules of road street and sidewalk safety. Story and photos appear in Lifestyles on page 25.
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Oak Forest Jaycettes
Loyola biologist argues for laetrile as cancer cure
A Loyola University biologist spoke locally last week in defense of laetrile. The article previews the pro side of the Laetrile controversy and notes a later Star-Herald issue will examine the con side.
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Loyola University
Star-Herald
Martinez profiles Cook County CEDA programs Part I
Jim Martinez analyzes the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County and its programs. The executive director outlines what the unit hopes to accomplish in Part I on Page 5. Classified and Circulation Call 687 8400.
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Jim Martinez
Community and Economic Development Association of
Cook County
CEDA
Association
Zoning Clash Over Two Acre Site Delays Eight Family Proposal
Mokena zoning commission stalled after developer attorney Robert Condon sought to change plans from four flats to eight flats on Glennell Avenue, while chairman Ron Backhus insisted on planning commission review and cited 1972 annexation terms. The building permit denial and village board’s move to curb multiples add to the dispute as parties await proper documentation.
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Mokena Zoning Commission
Robert Condon
New Lenox
Zoning Commission
Ron Backhus
Condon
Glennell Avenue
195Th Street
Pheasant Ridge
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Star Herald
Bud Doyle
Backhus
Village Planning Commission
Commission
Village Board
Robert Dellapenna
Mokena
Dellapenna
James Schlegel
RTA Budget Deadlock Plain as June Deadline Looms
Regional Transportation Authority directors clash over a 5 percent gasoline sales tax across six counties. Chicago favors a uniform levy, while suburban directors seek varying rates by area to fund bus and rail services including CTA costs. Chicago argues the tax would not fully fund CTA and commuter rail needs without changes.
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RTA
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