Quality of Life in Matteson Faces Racial Stability Costs
Oak Park and Matteson officials discuss the heavy funding and effort behind desegregation efforts and community programs. Leaders cite 20 to 30 programs running at once, with residents valuing stability despite cost. Strong micro-level leadership within Matteson bridges government and citizens.
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Sherylynn Ried
Oak Park
Ried
Butterfield Creek
Anderson
Matteson
Quality of Life task force echoes 1979 plan failure
The piece recalls the 1979 Integral Plan presented Aug 30 1979 by Donald DeMarco's firm in Matteson. It urged affirmative marketing and diversity education to sustain racial balance, with some goals achieved and others blocked by court challenges, illness, and weak village staff. The current task force fears similar outcomes.
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Matteson
Matteson Village Board
Donald DeMarco
Park Forest
Edu
Henry Swan
Dale Graham
Patricia Backus
Backus
Swan
Reynolds facing 20 count indictment and political turmoil
Reynolds, once a rising Democratic star, now battles a 20 count indictment including statutory rape and obstruction of justice. He posted a $100000 personal recognizance bond and faces an arraignment on Sept 12 while denying the charges. Officials note press leaks and a related hindering case against Edward McIntyre, linked to the victim’s mother.
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Hoffman
DeAngelis
Reynolds
Capitol Hill
Thomas Hett
Criminal Courts
United States
Andrea Zopp
Edward M. Genson
Genson
Steinbach
Gillespie Reynolds
Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times
Edward McIntyre
Debating Clinton era welfare and crime bills in 11th District
The candidates clash over social welfare, crime legislation, and health care with Weller accusing Clinton allies and Giglio of NRA ties and GOP backing. They spar on national health plans, employer insurance mandates, and the impact on taxes and jobs while agreeing on a new airport and more highway funding.
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Clinton
Giglio
Weller
National Rifle Association
Senate
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Rabid bat found in Green Garden prompts county warning
Will County Health Department warns residents after a rabid bat found Aug 17 in Green Garden Township near Monee. Officials urge pet vaccination, educate public on avoiding wild animals, and provide hotlines for reporting rabid wildlife and exposure.
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Tamara Sharman
Green Garden Township
Will County Health Department
Green Garden
Offner Road
Monee
Vic Reato
Reata
Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory
Chicago
Will County Animal Control
Cecil Ingmire
Gmire
Reato
Beato
Munipal Animal Control Authority
Illinois
Will County
Frankfort Township
Joliet
United States
Career in Writing class offered at Oak Forest High
South Suburban College launches a five week course titled A Career in Writing at Oak Forest High School located at 151st Street and Central Avenue. It covers writing types and related jobs. For details call 596-2000 Ext 231 or 633-0811.
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South Suburban College
Oak Forest High School
151St Street
Central Avenue
South Suburban PADS Awareness Month Proclaimed
The village trustees join neighboring south suburban municipalities in proclaiming September as PADS Awareness Month to spotlight the coalition of faith communities behind South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter. PADS, co founded in 1990 by the Homewood Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters and the Chicago Heights Ministerial Association, has served thousands with meals, overnight shelter, and hospitality. In 1993 94 season more than 9621 people benefited from the program.
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PADS
Homewood-Flossmoor
League of Women Voters
Chicago Heights Ministerial Association
Rich Township union set to vote on contract terms today
The 215 member union will hear the presented contract at 1 30 p m with details released after expected approval. District officials cite eight negotiating meetings since April and aim for a fair settlement aligning with financial constraints while keeping Rich Township high schools competitive for staff. District leaders include Carnes Schmitt Huang Brusnon Charzewski Smith Scariano. Union reps listed are Bernardi Zajac Welch Chase Trout Marturano and Lynn Hietz.
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Borich
Rich Township
DuWayne OD
Carnes
Lou Schmitt
Harold Huang
W.A. Tony Brusnon
Clare Charzewski
Brenda Smith
Anthony Scariano
Debbie Bernardi-Zajac
Linda Welch
Joan Chase
Justine Trout
Tony Marturano
Uniserve
Lynn Hietz
Illinois Education Association
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