Bipartisan call to unite against Saddam Hussein and Iraq
Politicians from Illinois urge unity with President Clinton to confront Saddam Hussein and halt weapons programs. Rep Harris Fawell notes the burden on Clinton, while Rep Jerry Weller insists Saddam must be held responsible for bios and nuclear weapons. Jackson Jr. and Lipinski were not reached for comment.
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Airport land buy tussle ties Ryan and Daley to Peotone plan
Republican Secretary of State George Ryan proposes buying 2,600 acres for a Peotone airport footprint while American Trans Air unveils a 500 new jobs expansion at Midway. Mayor Richard M. Daley says Midway and Gary Regional suffice. a third airport at Peotone is not needed.
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Dinner gathering in Flossmoor hosts Poshard ally talk
A Saturday dinner at Joe Cargazas’ Flossmoor home drew Rep. Glenn Poshard, D-Marion, who could not attend in person but sent a video and campaign staff. Prairie State College Trustee Michael Monteleone and state Rep. Kevin McCarthy debated funding for community colleges, with Monteleone calling colleges essential to society’s outcomes. Dargazas of Sagent & Lundy LLC highlighted no state bill provision to guard against electric delving. Poshard maintains a PAC-free stance and posts campaign finances on his site.
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Battle of the Franks shapes 79th district primary
In week 1 legislative roundup Republican Gene Wolfe survived a petition challenge and will appear on the March 17 ballot in the 79th House District. He faces Thornton T Trustee Jim Giglio in the GOP primary while incumbent Giglio faced a primary from Linda Slubowski tied to Thornton T.
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Letters to the Editor praise and critique over Second Amendment debate
Myron J. Boyajian of Homewood argues Judge Dietch’s column on the Second Amendment is one sided and urges reliance on Supreme Court experts. He defends individual rights, questions militia definitions, and cautions against new gun restrictions while condemning collective government overreach.
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GOP leaders scratching heads over primary
Joseph Mann of Olympia Fields argues that voters deserve choices on ballots and urges the Republican Party to nominate more candidates. He recalls his own campaigns, notes districts where incumbents faced opposition, and questions if Cindy Panayotovich or Commissioner Fleming can earn votes. He ends by urging voters to decide and contemplates Lincoln’s 1860 nomination.
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Bipartisan Plea Over Joliet Arsenal Site Clash
Guest column by Robert M. Kelliher condemns Joliet Arsenal Development Authority for backing a landfill and quarry near a national tallgrass prairie park and veterans cemetery. He warns the rail track plan would bring traffic, misallocate jobs, and burden the public, urging backtracking and competitive bids for a diversified, sustainable development funded by private investors.
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Editor byline contact list from Star News
Franklin R. Shuftan editor Margaret Seltzner assistant editor news Dennis R. Wheeler editorial page editor Joanne Zerkel features editor General newsroom Star News email domains listed for staff roles and addresses provided for editorial staff and newsroom operations.
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