Epton Seeks Sixth Term in 24th District Race
Assistant Minority Leader Bernard Epton announced on November 30 he will run for a sixth term in the Illinois General Assembly from the 24th District. He received unanimous ward committeemen endorsement and aims to elect two Republicans in the district amid party goals to regain control and oppose higher taxes. Epton, a Chicago representative, is completing his fifth House term and currently serves as Assistant Minority Leader.
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House
Bernard E. Epton
Chicago
General Assembly
Epton
S. Everett Ave
House of Representatives
Currie to visit all public schools in 24th district
Barbara Flynn Currie the independent Democratic primary candidate plans a December 2 visit to all 28 public schools in the 24th district including Bret Harte Murray and Ray in Hyde Park. She aims to assess funding and advocate for fuller education support by talking with teachers principals and students. She will also visit welfare offices businesses employment offices and other community institutions as part of a district needs survey.
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Barbara Flynn Currie
Bret Harte
Murray
Ray
Hyde Park
Springfield
Currie
State investigates Hyde Park Methodist Youth Service facility
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is evaluating the Hyde Park center at Shore Drive Motel for licensing, staff credentials, and readiness for independent living. The state plans to review records, profiles of each youth, and basic needs, with completion expected by December.
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Methodist
Shore Drive
56Th
S. Lake Shore Drive
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Jack Donahue
Hyde Park Center
MYS
Chicago
Donahue
MVS
Seymour J. Adler
5Th Ward
Ross Lathrop
Evicted tenants reprieved in Hyde Park rehab plan
Tenants at 5335 45 S Kimbark facing relocation amid a multi unit demonstration program. John T McGarry owner of K and G Realty says four tenants were evicted for nonpayment. DUR will pay relocation costs for those affected and current tenants may stay up to 90 days while a $250000 urban renewal grant funds remodeling.
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Hyde Park
S. Kimbark
Department of Urban Renewal
John T. McGarry
K and G Realty
McGarry
DUR
Kimbark Avenue
54Th St
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Children’s Choir
Will Johnson
7Th Ward
John Leonard East
Robert Holloway
Wilbur Davis
Joseph Taliferro
Methodist Youth Service Board of Directors
Lee Donahue
21St District
Ann Fennessy
E. 53Rd St
Seymour Adler
Gatling
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