Bipartisan Call for Unity Against Saddam Hussein
Political figures from Illinois urge united action against Iraq and Saddam Hussein for weapons development. Harris Fawell and Jerry Weller stress holding Iraq accountable while Clinton weighs options. Jackson Jr. and Lipinski could not be reached for comment.
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Ryan proposes buying land for Peotone airport footprint
Secretary of State George Ryan proposes acquiring 2,600 acres to back a Peotone airport as American Trans Air announces a 500 job expansion at Midway. Chicago Mayor Daley questions the plan, saying three airports—Midway O Hare and Gary Regional—cover regional needs and Peotone is unnecessary.
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Dinner event for Glenn Poshard misspoken on gay support
A Flossmoor dinner hosted by Joe Cargazas drew Rep. Glenn Poshard away downstate. Poshard sent a video, campaign operatives attended, while Michael Monteleone and Kevin McCarthy debated community college funding and electric dereg. Poshard declines PAC money and posts campaign finances on his site.
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Battle of the Franks shapes week 1 legislative roundup
GOP hopeful Gene Wolfe survives a petition challenge for the 79th District ballot facing Jim Giglio in the primary. Incumbent Mike Giglio draws Linda Slubowski while the 80th District sees Michael Maynard challenging Rep. van Scully. Other items include Judge Haase ill with Guillain Barre syndrome, Lechnar named acting chief, and campaign events across Will County and surrounding towns.
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Letter to the Editor on Second Amendment and Dietch column
Myron J. Boyajian of Homewood critiques Judge Henry Dietch's December 1997 column urging expert voices on the Second Amendment. He disputes the push for collective control, defends individual rights, cites Supreme Court cases, and urges enforcement of gun laws without infringing on citizens' freedoms.
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Interloper or candidate in GOP primary debate
A reader from Olympia Fields argues that voters deserve open dialogue and multiple candidates on ballots. He recalls running for office, criticizes “default” outcomes, and urges the GOP to recruit broader candidate slate to avoid letting Democrats win by default. He signs as Cindy’s critic, Joseph Mann.
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Kelliher warns against rail transfer near Joliet park and cemetery
Guest column by Robert M. Kelliher criticizes Joliet Arsenal Development Authority for backing a land sale and a rail transfer plan that would encircle a national tallgrass park and veterans cemetery with heavy truck and train traffic. He urges backtracking, stronger legislation, and competitive bids, arguing the project risks local jobs, tax base, and public welfare.
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Editor contact list for Star News newsroom
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