Urges United Way gifts in Chicago Heights area
Gerald J. Bieber, president of United Way of Chicago Heights, urges residents of Chicago Heights South Chicago Heights Steger and Ford Heights to donate to 25 local agencies. Donations stay in the community and supported programs totaled 889,732 last year helping residents with alcoholism addiction disabilities seniors and youth.
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Surprised at PADS fear in the south suburbs
A PADS volunteer writes that many support opening shelter sites for the homeless in the south suburban area and across the region. The letter defends volunteers, notes all 11 area sites are in religious buildings, and urges belief in the good people who help, feed, shelter, and respect guests.
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Leader seeks tax rise for Illinois schools in letters
Katherine Felt from Armstrong Park Forest calls for raising the income tax to fund top tier schools arguing it would support a free equal public education, while opposing casino revenue and vouchers. Thomas E. King thanks voters for support in November school board election and pledges best education and value.
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Mack Attack in Chicago Exclusive With Clintons Aide
The Star reports an exclusive interview with Thomas F. Mack McLarty during his Chicago fundraiser stop for Rep. Mel Reynolds. McLarty, described as a strong presence despite a small stature, greets attendees with Arkansas drawl and notes NAFTA ties via Bill Daley’s energy at the event.
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Stroger Disbelief At Pucinski Pro-Gang Claim
Cook County Commissioner John Stroger reacts with disbelief to Aurelia Pucinski’s radio claim he is pro gang. He asserts his anti crime stance and history, while his campaign for the Democratic nomination to County Board president continues. Stroger’s 94 headquarters open at Hazel Crest tonight with contact number 312 874 3300.
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Jeff Tomczak enters race for 11th District seat
New Lenox attorney Jeff Tomczak, former chief felony prosecutor under Ed Burmila, says he will be a primary candidate to replace retiring U S Representative George Sangmeister and will file petitions by the Monday deadline.
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Rich Township Center renamed for Shirley Green
Rich Township Community Center will be renamed the Shirley J. Green Community Center at a ceremony today. Cook County Assessor Tom Hynes will unveil the new sign as township officials note the renaming follows a November 15 approval.
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Political filing flood tops congressional race chatter
Republican Jim Nalepa aims for the 3rd District seat held by William Lipinski. William J. Kelly, arrested for disrupting a president in Chicago last summer, runs on the GOP ticket in the 1st District. Allan Streeter filed petitions for the 2nd District Democratic nomination. his open house was scheduled Thursday as plans shifted.
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Broad slate grows in Illinois party and race filings
Democrat Tony Mathis plans to join a wider field seeking Bloom Township Democratic committeeman. GOP names a challenger to state Rep. John Ostenburg in the 80th District. Flo Ciarlo of Steger seeks Prairie State College trustee, while Crest Hill treasurer Mark Spiezio announces a bid for Will County as a Democrat. Jim Gierach, Palos Park lawyer, runs for governor on a reform platform. Nancy Stack backs the 36th House race as a Democrat, Maureen Murphy holds the seat for the GOP. Naomi Schuster seeks another Cook County Circuit judgeship after a 1992 loss. Harold Washington Party slate to be announced at Chicago Marriott.
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Aldo DeAngelis Hosts Project Share Volunteer Bash
State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis hosts annual bash at Villa Italia Chicago Heights to honor volunteers and boost Project Share. The 5:30 p.m. event invites donations. contributions can also be sent to The Star at 1526 Otto Blvd Chicago Heights 60411 to aid hungry southern suburbs.
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