Peotone third regional airport debated by Illinois leaders
Illinois officials including Governor Edgar and Transportation Secretary Pena discuss Peotone airport, regional consensus on location, and potential international airline routes. Pena avoids taking a position while urging collaboration to meet 21st century air traffic needs.
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Jim Edgar
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Chicago
Edgar
Federico Pena
Kirk Brown
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Brown
Letters to the Editor on taxes and aid in Crete Township
A reader questions Crete Township officials for approving salary increases while praising federal and local aid programs. The letter argues part time officials justify pay, cites taxpayer burdens, and endorses government programs like welfare and Section 8. A second note complains to the Humane Society about puppy adoption standards and time-at-home requirements, threatening to go to a pet store if refused.
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Clinton
Crete
Humane Society
Art Hodes remembered as jazz legend in Park Forest
A Park Forest resident recalls Art Hodes, famed jazz pianist and longtime neighbor, praising his global influence and local memories. The writer notes missed Plaza concerts and Aqua Center events, and mentions his daughter Janet as a beauty contestant.
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Art Hodes
Park Forest
Alway
Janet
Thelma
Park Forest Conservatory
Lucille Wagene Park
Welfare vs work To the Kaiter letter on welfare policy
A reader responds to Jim Wager's March 7 letter defending Clinton era welfare reform. The writer supports the policy for families with dependent children but condemns taxpayers who speak badly of welfare recipients. She profiles Tom, a single mother of three with limited schooling and no current child support, noting her precarious position.
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Jim Wager
Clinton
Tom
Adoption Frustration With Local Humane Society Cited
A concerned animal lover recounts picking up strays, delivering donations, and hours of searching for homes while criticizing the South Suburban Humane Society for allegedly unfair application tactics and harsh treatment of customers rather than the animals.
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Kaan
South Suburban
Dunbar for Crete: A People’s Candidate Urges Vote
A Crete resident urges April 20 election support for Shirley Dunbar describing her as a sincere, community minded nurse and mother with strong ethics. The letter appeals to voters to entrust Crete’s future to a candidate of the people rather than career politicians.
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Crete
Shirley Dunbar
Village Trustee Districting Urged Against Referendum
A Park Forest resident argues against districting for village trustees, noting four square miles and under 25,000 population with no enclaves, praising Lincolnwood trustees and urging a no vote in the April 20 election.
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Park Forest
Lincolnwood
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