Secretary of State eyes Peotone airport move plan
George Ryan to unveil a plan for state land buys to advance the Peotone airport project with next year funding. U S Reps Jesse Jackson Jr and Henry Hyde will join the press event in Elk Grove Village, Hyde opposing O Hare expansion and pressuring Washington. Roland Burris is the lone Democrat mentioned as favoring the airport.
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Guy
George Ryan
Ryan
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
Dchicago
Henry Hyde
R-Addison
Elk Grove Village
Hyde
O’hare
Jackson
Roland Urris
Carol Moseley Braun backs school bonds and airport stance
Senator Moseley Braun rallies suburban supporters in Chicago Heights and at Governors State University to back a $21.8 billion zero interest school modernization bond plan with tax credits for buyers, while calling for regional consensus on a third airport and urging patience amid the White House crisis.
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Carol
Carol Moseley- Braun
Chicago
Bertha Scott
Chicago Heights
Paul Green
Governors State University
Braun
White House
Bill Clinton
Moseley-Braun
Doody exits GOP primary in 37th District race
The 37th District sees shifting Republican seats since 1991. Former Rep Manny Hoffman chairs a fundraiser for GOP endorsee Green O Hara in Homewood with George Ryan as host. O Hara opens a campaign office at 7905 W 171st St today from 2 to 4 p.m. Phone 532-3330.
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John Doody
Loleta Didrickson
Jim Edgar
Orland
Kevin McCarthy
Manny Hoffman
GOP
Green O’hara
Homewood
Manny
George Ryan
O’hara
Battle lines form for control of Illinois Legislature in South Suburbs
The conflict centers on protecting Senate seat held by William Mahar of Orland Park in the 19th District against Pam Woodward of Frankfort. Democrats pursue a Senate bid while Republicans target House seats held by McCarthy in the 37th, Mike Giglio in the 79th, and George Scully in the 80th, with callers urging further updates.
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Repubs
Senate
House
William Mahar
Rorland Park
Mahar
Pam Woodward
Frankfort
Matteson
Long-Running Local Political Page Highlights February Events
February notes cover staffing shifts for Rep. Denny Hastert and Elmhurst connections, a March 1 welcome bash for Sen. Debbie Halvorson, and a Democratic candidates breakfast in Orlando. Also listed are a GOP primary poll lead for Loleta Didrickson, law enforcement honors for SOS George Ryan, a sweetheart dance for Cal City mayor, GOP endorsements for Judy Biggert, a Markham court wedding, and a Breakfast of Champions event for Abby Athletes.
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Mike Stokke
House
Lee Daniels
Elmhurst
U.S
Denny Hastert
Yorkville
Debbie Halvorson
Rich Della Croce
Orlando
Orland Chateau
Loleta Didrickson
Pete Fitzgerald
Palatine
U.S. Senate
Loleta
Little City Foundation
Illinois
Judy Baar Topinka
Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Jesse White
John Phelan
International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 399
Maritime Trade Department
Cook County Liquor Commish
Fred Lebed
Praven
Kathy Posner
Tinley Parker
Jim DeLisa
Little City
Phil Novak
D-Bradley
Afl-Cio
Committee On
Illinois Sheriffs Association
Sos
George Ryan
Cal City
Jerry Geneva
Villa de Bruno
Orlando Repubs
Judy Biggert
Hinsdale
Gazillionway
Harris Fowell
Markham Court
Sheila Murphy
William Nantz
South Holland
Barbara Gooley
Chicago Heights
Barbara
Homewood
Robert Gooley
Cook County
Loleta D
Abby
Odyssey
Tinley
Interaccess
Park District fee policy prompts reader criticism and tax fears
A reader criticizes Homewood Flossmoor Park District and Districts 153 and 161 for a five day a week charge policy, arguing it penalizes families with sporadic attendance and suggesting simpler per day billing. The letter questions holiday charging, calls for park land spending cuts, and warns of higher taxes to fund projects. Community members discuss park proliferation and maintenance rules, urging uniform enforcement and fiscal restraint.
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Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Park
H-F Park
Greg Meyer
Park District
Elyse Krug Miller
Glenwood
Village Board
Cherry Hills
Hines Lumber Co
Homewood
H-F
Washington Park
Flossmoor
Olympia Fields
Park Board
Henry Leader
Morals in the nineties report thefts of yard decor
A reader recalls multiple neighborhood thefts from the 1990s including a hand-painted duck on a yard lamp post and flowers from gardens. They note flowers stolen from a gravesite on Halloween and a concrete goose dressed as a ghost stolen from a daughter’s Glenwood yard.
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Assumption Cemetery
Glenwood
Plaza promise spurs inspection of Park Forest facades
The Star reports the Park Forest Building Department will inspect exterior property facades for code violations between April and June. Residents welcomed action after years of deteriorating storefronts, crumbling facades, broken windows, and leaking roofs at the Plaza.
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Park Forest Building Department
Forefathers on arms argue constitutional rights in letter to editor
A reader rebuts Judge Dietch on Second Amendment, citing Hamilton Madison Washington and Jefferson quotes. The letter defends gun ownership as a constitutional right and contends the Brady decision and National Guard are misinterpreted, noting 18th century meaning of well regulated as capable and well equipped.
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Judge Dietch
National Rifle Association
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Princeton University Press
Dietch
National Guard
NRA
Governor Edgar’s veto on private school tax credit stands
Guest columnist Bob Haisman argues against overriding the veto of HB 999, calling the proposal unconstitutional and harmful. He says public funds should fund public schools, private school credits would divert billions, violate the Illinois Constitution, risk court battles, and undermine fair funding for Illinois students. He urges preserving the veto.
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Illinois General Assembly
Jim Edgar
Edgar
Chicago
Acade
Mies
General Treasury
Illinois
Bob Haisman
The
Illinois Education Association
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