Reynolds Faces Multiple Probes Amid Sex and Finance Claims
Editorial weighs Reynolds fallout from sex with a minor and unreported campaign funds allegations. It notes no charges yet, questions race politics and law enforcement scrutiny, and cites Worthington’s FEC complaint and Shaw's primary loss as context for the Congressman's stormy start.
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Mel Reynolds
Washington
Reynolds
Congress
The
Star
Chicago Heights
Earl Worthington
Worthington
Federal Elections Commission
William Shaw
D-Dalton
Chicago Aid
Robert Shaw
Gus Savage
Savage
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Chicago Police Department
Jack O'Malley
Illinois stalled on motor voter law before veto session
Illinois lawmakers delayed companion legislation required by the federal motor voter act, risking Jan. 1 implementation. Without state facility registration, residents could only register for federal elections at driver license offices, leaving state and local registration options unclear. Critics blame political motives, urging action to boost democratic participation.
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Illinois General Assembly
Illinois
Court adopts client protection program for lawyers
Judge Henry X. Dietch notes that while few lawyers misuse trust, the Illinois Supreme Court creates Rule 780 a client protection fund administered by ARDC funded by 140 dollars per licensee with a 10000 dollar cap. The program aims to reimburse losses from dishonest conduct in lawyer client fiduciary relations and supplements other remedies.
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Henry X. Dietch
Bar Associations
Illinois Supreme Court
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Commission
Certified Public Accountants
Reynolds urges action and aid for Zaire relief effort
Letter writer praises Congressman Mel Reynolds for a fact finding mission to Zaire to organize district relief. Local nurse volunteers offer to join the delegation with medical supplies and personnel. Additional notes urge road safety, bicycle sharing of the road, and thanks to Illinois Theatre Center for Carousel success and Star Publications coverage.
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Mel Reynolds
Zaire
Congressman Reynolds
National Black Nurses Association
Caution urged for passing cyclists on road to work
An avid bicycle rider from Steger near Ashland warns drivers to pass cyclists with the same care as passing any vehicle. The letter notes riders can exceed 20 mph downhill or with a tailwind, and emphasizes ensuring ample time and space before overtaking to prevent unsafe encounters.
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St. Liborius School
Kings Road
Richton Road
Exchange
Steger
Ashland
Illinois Theatre Center thank you for Carousel patrons
The Illinois Theatre Center thanks about 2,500 attendees and 60 cast and crew members for the Carousel run from July 22 to July 31. Ticket sales drew people from a four state area and 83 communities, showing support for the arts in the South Suburbs. Some municipal leaders and critics did not attend.
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Casion
ITC
Star Publications
Etel Billig
Illinois Theatre Center
Elvis and Michael Jackson Praise Jackie Wilson Showman Legend
In mutual admiration, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley admired Jackie Wilson. Jackson and Presley, linked by marriage, spoke of Wilson’s melodious voice capable of rock opera blues and ethnic songs. Freddie Cannon, a friend of Elvis, confirmed Wilson as Elvis’s favorite live performer.
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Michael Jackson
Lisa Marie Presley
Elvis
Jackie Wilson
Michael
Jackie
Freddie
Boom” Cannon
Tallahassee
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
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