Race heating up in district as Somer and Jackson clash
Republican Somer runs on jobs growth and a third regional airport while Democrat Jackson vows to regain power by 1996. Campaigning stresses party change, economic development, and minority outreach with Rainbow Coalition aid and interfaith outreach.
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Somer
McPhearson
Jackson
Paign
Watkins
Rainbow Coalition
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Christmas Yard Displays Dazzle Suburban Neighbors
Residents praise the festive displays in New Lenox Crestwood and River Oaks Estates as locals compete in chamber sponsored contests. Evelyn and Primes West showcase 2000 white lights with red bows at 112 Jennifer Lane, while Bill Bruce decorates Crestwood's Park Lane with nine years of prize winning displays and a Ferris wheel.
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Eckhardt
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce
Evelyn and
Primes West
Jennifer Lane
Calumet
Evelyn
River Oaks Estates
Cornell
Crestwood
Park Lane
Bill Bruce
Santa Claus
Matteson bar cited after underage drinking check dispute
Cleared Stricker criticized the state board calling it a travesty and said no reason was given for the reversal. Matteson police reported two minors found on Tubilou's premises on March 28 with one seen drinking, leading to a citation for selling or permitting underage alcohol. A Tubilou's employee was arrested for serving a minor but later found innocent. Gierach, owner and manager, claimed harassment by the village amid prior tensions. Stricker dismissed harassment as ridiculous.
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Cers
Plus
Tubilou
Matteson
Lawrence
Matteson weighs parks growth despite tax opposition
The village backs plans for indoor and outdoor aquatics centers a fitness center a community center a golf course and an indoor ice rink yet 30 percent of homeowners oppose higher taxes for parks and 5 percent would pay over 100 while others accept a 1 to 81 rise. President Stricker says plans will be evaluated to meet community wishes and boost participation.
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Matteson
Sharp
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Stricker
Stricker
Police accuse detective amid Latonia vandalism clash
Parents at a Latonia Lincoln Blvd meeting allege a detective cursed and threatened youths saying this is my town. They claim officers grabbed a 14-year-old, threw him against a police vehicle, handcuffed him, and placed him in the car after a call about vandalism near their homes.
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Butler
Latonia
Lincoln Blvd
Messiah Singers Gather in Park Forest to Perform
Singers from across the South Suburbs will gather at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest at 2 p.m. to perform Handel's The Messiah. The do it yourself event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Park Forest with no auditions and open to all. Scores cost $7 and listeners are asked to sit behind the performers.
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Faith United Protestant Church
Indianwood
Hemlock
Park Forest
The
Rotary Club of
Richton Park renews recreation agreement with SSSRA
The Richton Park Village Board approved a renewal of the articles of agreement with the South Suburban Special Rec Association. Amendments raise liability insurance to at least 3 million per person and 3 million per occurrence, with 100 000 for property damage. The SSSRA, based at the Homewood Flossmoor High School Complex, funds programs for people with disabilities. Each member pays 2 percent of assessed valuation and halves its share on June 1 and December 1.
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Richton Park
South Suburban Special Recreation Association
Village Board of Trustees
SSSRA
Park District Risk Management Agency
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