Garbage swamp near dead end street troubles Chicago Heights
A resident letter complains of a stagnant garbage filled area at a dead end, harboring bees and mosquitoes. Neighbors say the site attracts pests, poses health risks, and note slow city response from the health department and sanitation authorities. The writer questions city fines for residents while urging action by officials.
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State Capitol security in Illinois examined amid DC shootings
Diane Ross reports from Springfield on the heightened questions about security at the Illinois State Capitol as national headlines on Capitol Hill echo through state government. The piece surveys past and present safeguards, mentions photo ID cards, and notes concerns amid political campaigns and public protests, tying in local events and public notices.
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Washington
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Jim Thompson
Jayne
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Park Forest Singers mark 22nd season under new director
William Messersmith and Stephen Barnes of The Park Forest Singers celebrate the 22nd season led by Dr. Natalia E. Lyashenko. The group notes grants from the Illinois Arts Council and former Southland Arts Council plus village support as they engage Park Forest and Chicago metro audiences.
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Community thanks for tribute to Charles Madrid in Chicago Heights
July 8 1998 marked the loss of a man praised for his compassion. The Madrid family extends gratitude to Blue Island community members for support and to Krueger Funeral Home VFW for military honors along with city services and friends for comfort during their difficult time.
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Blue Island
Fire Department
Charles Madrid
Chicago Heights
Condolences Extended to Perozzi Family in DUI Tragedy
A letter expresses sincere condolences to Daren Perozzi's family and recalls a sister killed in a 1993 drunk driving crash. It criticizes lenient DUI sentencing, notes a Judge Johnson-Speh ruling as hard to fathom, and calls for stronger public accountability for intoxicated drivers and their families.
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Daren Perozzi
U.S
Johnson-Speh
Durbin backs IRS reform to aid veterans and taxpayers
In a guest column Sen. Dick Durbin argues for the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act. He cites IRS abuses, highlights Tom Savage’s lien case, and details reforms aimed at shifting the burden of proof, expanding innocent spouse relief, easing penalties, and increasing IRS–Congress interaction to ensure fair tax administration.
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