Top military budget to fund universal health care urges cut
Letter writer Lauri E. Kallio argues the U S military budget is bloated by Cold War spending and Reagan era escalation. He cites 264 billion current outlay, 1.3 trillion projected in five years, and proposes the Common Sense Budget to halve defense in five years to redirect funds to domestic needs.
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Gold card abuse by Rep Frank Giglio sparks outrage in Illinois
A Chicago TV report highlights alleged misuse of tollway gold cards by state officials including Rep. Frank Giglio. He reportedly used the card 484 times, raising questions about official versus personal use and taxpayer impact. The piece questions his bid for Congress and criticizes political manipulation.
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Giglio and Weller vie for 11th District seat
State Rep. Frank Giglio of Calumet City enters the fall race against Rep. Jerry Weller of Morris for the 11th District U.S. House seat. Giglio adds Andrew Sharp as press secretary, gains offices in Ottawa Joliet and Cal City, and earns AFL-CIO backing. Weller wins NFIB support and hosts a fishing derby August 27 at Mazonia Lakes Braceville. event runs 7 to 11 am and is free. For details call (815) 942-9386.
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Mayer aims to speak at Lincoln Way before Spagnolo staff
Lois Mayer of Mokena contesting GOP Rep. Larry Weinlund seeks an Aug 25 appearance at Lincoln Way High School with educators and new state schools chief Joseph Spagnolo. Wennlund sponsors the event per a fax. Mayer has AFL CIO backing while Weinlund’s pro Chamber record is 91 percent. Mayer will attack Weinlund on gun policy funding and casino contributions. Weinlund will counter Mayer’s ties to Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow, whose Open Meetings Act cases drew party tension.
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Mokena
GOP
Larry Weinlund
Lincoln Way
Joseph Spagnolo
Wennlund
Mayer
Illinois Afl-Cio
Illinois Chamber (of Commerce
Will County
Jim Glasgow
Glasgow
Will
Jeff Sopko
D-Crete
Balthis campaigns and rivals clash in Illinois race
The Balthis campaign mails a legislative update to the 79th District while Balthis faces Democrat Robert Ryan again for the Springtown seat. The Ryan team recently removed a burned vacant building in Ford Heights amid the contest.
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Illinois
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Robert Ryan
Springtown
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Ford Heights
Courageous K C Conlon Returns Home After Battle With Cancer
K C Conlon, the 3 year old son of Kevin and Claudia Conlon, was airlifted from Boston to Chicago then transported to Flossmoor to recover at home. Surrounded by family including his baby brother Cody, he remains seriously ill with metastatic brain cancer but has brightened the home scene with a final, fragile return. The family expressed gratitude for community prayers and support since early in the year.
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Conlon
Boston
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Flossmoor
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Claudia
Cody
Reynolds Rumors Hint at Charges Against Rep Mel Reynolds
Rumors of sexual misconduct involving Rep Mel Reynolds D Dalton circulated for weeks with no charges filed. The reporter received many calls from detractors while Cook County State's Attorney office declined to comment. Spokesman Tim Touhy maintained the silence.
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D-Dalton
Reynolds
Cook County
Jack O’ Malley
Tim Touhy
O’malley
GOP Chief Hoffmans Aug 22 Bash for Edgar at Ravisloe
Drive through flashBytes reports Manny Hoffman of Cook County hosts a party for Gov. Jim Edgar on August 22 at Ravisloe Country Club with Lite Gov Bob Kustra expected to attend if Edgar is well enough. Harold Washington Party hopeful Jerome Brown files petitions to challenge Rep. Tom Dart in the 28th District. Dart reviewing. Potential Ostenburg branch offered on August 21 at Freedom Hall with phone contact 747-9595. Conlon's Corner TV promos teased with interviews of Sen. Aldo DeAngelis and Senate Minority Leader Emil to Chicago for Demo GOP talk.
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