Deep Tunnel Project not flood relief for South Suburbs says editorial
A reader letter argues the Deep Tunnel Project and Thornton Quarry reservoir will not alleviate flooding across most South Suburbs with separate sanitary systems. It claims the megaproject costs burden taxpayers while benefits are limited, and urges focus on solutions that aid more residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Thornton Quarry
Chicago Heights
Matteson
Homewood
Hazel Crest
Glenwood
Country Club Hills
Tinley Park
Orland Park
Flossmoor
Lynwood
Environmental Protection Agency
MWRD
Chicago
Blue Island
Calumet City
Thornton Quarry Reservoir
T Sahae
Tissono Proci Te Sae
Soil Conservation District
Durin
Thornton
South Holland
Lansing
Calumet
Mangialardi Under Fire as Felon Ties Public Official
A convicted ape dealer seeks immunity in exchange for naming a high ranking Chicago Heights official. Deputy Chief Sam Mangialardi, praised for his career, faces accusations from readers and critics who demand accountability, while the legal principle of innocence until proven guilty remains central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mangialardi
Chicago Heights
Mangialardi
Sara Longstreet
Ms. Longstreet
United States of America
Referendum Opposed On Bloom High Tax Hike Ballot
A reader, Dolores Plucieni of Chicago Heights, voices strong opposition to Bloom High School District 206 tax increase proposed for the November ballot. She objects to higher property taxes, suggests tuition fees for students, and calls for reducing frills and staff, urging district cuts before raising taxes.
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Bloom High
Mangialardi in hostage case faces awards and accusations
Domenic A. Forte cites Deputy Mangialardi’s hostage incident and questions awards as publicity. The note explains charges were brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office, not the state’s attorney, alleging official misconduct, extortion, witness tampering and tax violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenic A. Forte
Chicago
Mangilardi
U.S
Forte
Springtown political and library news flash hits headlines
State Rep Larry Wennlund says a noon Thursday special session will fund a Chicago school crisis with 300 million in bonds backed by Chicago property taxes only. A Capitol electrical shutdown is planned Friday evening for several hours. Rumors swirl around Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki as a GOP target to Blair Sheehy. Banned Books Week at Green Hills Public Library District runs Sept 25 to Oct 2 with 140 titles on display. Thornton Township probes legal bills of 25 667 for April as Frank Zucarelli’s allies attack spending.
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Larry Wennlund
New
Lenox
Chicago
Weinlund
Illinois
Sheehy
Cording
Repubs
Tinley Park
Ed Zabrocki
GOP
Zabrocki
Tinley
Repub
Ed Z
Springfield
Aldo de Angelis
Olympia Fields
Pat O'Malley
Palos Park
Pat Quinn
John Osburg
Park Forest
Demos
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Showtime
Snel Silverstein
Mark ‘Twain
Snow White
Kay Sodowisky
Green Hills
Palos Hills
Sadowsky
Frank Zuccarelli
Ron Kanana
Stanley T. Kusper
Thornton T
Kawanna
Frankie Z
Cook County first district map rumors fuel race talk
Rumors swirl about a Democratic version of Cook County Board district maps and candidate names surface. Calu met with Supervisor Ray Martino to discuss a bid, while Dwight Welch is linked to Moseley Braun’s efforts and Herb Schumann is a sure contender. Maria Pappas dismisses a Bytes tip, and Stroger looms as a feisty primary rival.
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Cook County
Calumet Township
Ray Martino
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Moseley-Braun
Kizzoner
Welch
CMB
Herb Schumann
R-Palos Hills
Herb
Cook County Board
Maria Pappas
Chicago
Auréinski
Pappas
Pucinski
Illinois
Michael) Madigan
John Stroger
Metropolitan board split over Sheehan bid for state treasurer
Mindful of last winter’s fashion cues, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board shows divisions over Commissioner Nancy Drew Sheehan’s run for state treasurer. Sheehan’s push to chair the finance committee angered colleagues and ward leaders, stirring Balkan-like intra party tensions. Other items note a Rich Township job fair at The Centre in Park Forest with officials including Richard Penn, Mel Reynolds, and Loleta Didrickson. The piece also references local ethics discussions in Oak Forest, and comments on Ed Burmila’s stance on anti stalking legislation amid his defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board
Nancy Drew Sheehan
Sheehan
Gloria Majewski
Park Forest
Richard Phen
Mel Reynolds
Chicago
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Loleta Didrickson
George Ryan
Palos Heights
Bonnie
Strack
Les Peterson
Oak Forest
Chicago Heights
Yen
Will County
Ed Burmila
Burmila
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