Letters condemn gang activity and urge anti gang stance in Homewood
A reader supports Mayor Welch's warning about suburbs ignoring gangs and urges Homewood to form an anti gang unit. They praise neighboring towns for taking a stand, argue to prevent gang activity before shootings, and call for visible action and public signs declaring Homewood against gangs.
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Dwight Welch
Country Club Hills
Homewood- Flossmoor
Homewood
East Hazel Crest
Hazel Crest
Hurst
Lansing
House OKs school aid veto likely
The House approved a plan to borrow 176 million dollars to pay public schools in June 1998 with repayment due by August 1994. South suburban districts stand to gain about 10 million. Gov. Edgar is expected to veto, as in prior years, as Senate debate looms under Republican control.
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Diane Ross
Springfield
House
Senate
Jim Edgar
By district plan sparks Park Forest trustee argument
The writer argues against by district elections for Park Forest trustees noting the US House uses one representative per about 50,000 residents. He compares to a proposed plan of one trustee per 4,100 residents across six districts and emphasizes Park Forest diversity, including a 33 percent African American population and varied religions, races, and ages. Juanita H. Simpson, president Park Forest NAACP.
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Park Forest
House of Representatives
Chicago
Juanita H. Simpson
Park Forest Naacp
Vote Bob Grossi for Chicago Heights official support
To the Editor a reader commends Bloom Township leadership led by Bob Grossi for benefiting seniors and youth. Encourages Chicago Heights residents to credit his work and vote to keep him in office with Eleanor Mattio backing the message.
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Bloom Township
Bob Grossi
Chicago Heights
Eleanor Mattio
Crete township leadership praised amid election gibes
A Crete property owner and official observer commends the Crete Township Board of Trustees, clerk, road commissioner and assessor for diligent work under adverse conditions. He notes critics emerge at election time and urges sustained interest in governance beyond campaigns. Ike Eichelkraut elected township official.
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Kaitor
Crete
Ike Eichelkraut
Vote for 911 on April 20 in Cook County and Phoenix
Residents of unincorporated Cook County and cities Robbins Ford Heights and Phoenix are urged to vote for 911 on April 20. The annual cost is about four cents per line, ensuring rapid help even if a caller cannot speak or has to leave the phone. The system records location to dispatch aid promptly, aiding families and small children. Jack Leddin, chairman, Cook County Emergency Management Council.
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Cook County
Phoenix, Robbins
Ford Heights
Jack Leddin
Cook County Emergency Management Council
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