Incompatible office conflicts hover over local leaders
A dispute rages over whether Fleming and Monteleone may hold dual roles as village president and county commissioner and as Prairie State College trustee. Legal opinions diverge on incompatibility, with actions like quo warranto possible to resolve, while both men defend no actual conflict in their duties.
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Fleming
Monteleone
Curry
Prairie State College
Olympia Fields
Attorney General's Office
Chicago Heights
Prairie State
Cook County
Lynwood
District calendar change faces mixed votes in Rich Township
Deborah Bernardi Zajak, president of the Rich Township teachers union, opposed the calendar change. Fifty nine teachers voted against, while 107 supported the shift. Parents like Trina Hayes sought a delay due to cross-district implications as feeder districts prepare for alignment with District 27. District officials emphasize flexibility for transfer students and communication with families as key. Six districts in Illinois end school year in May or June, and 1995 96 is a test year. some fear the change may not endure beyond this period.
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Bs and Administeres
Deborah Bernardi Zajak
Rich Township Teachers Union
Trina Hayes
Carnes
Tony Rhatigan
Rich South
Daugan
Rich East
Carnie Black
Brenda Smith
Illinois
Edwin Burnette
Burnette
Dr. Carnes
Church Seeks Special Use Permit Before Parcel Sale
The Hage church plans to sell an additional 18 acres after buying an A1 tract. Rev Samuel DeBose said they want the permit first, but trustees fear unresolved issues. Michael Perry noted road connection requirements did not cover the whole parcel. Dale Graham and Stricker urged returning to the Plan Commission to avoid pitfalls.
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Hage A
Samuel DeBose
Michael Perry
Georgetown Drive
Cambridge Avenue
Perry
Dale Graham
Stricker
Plan Commission
Dispute over signatures and addresses delays Matteson election
The hearing on candidate petitions from Matteson residents continued amid objections over petition signatures and address accuracy. Officials noted precedent that extra signatures may not void a ballot entry, and despite objections to some candidates, several were allowed to remain on the ballot. Chapman withdrew objections to some contenders, claiming manipulation of the process, while other candidates expressed relief the hearing ended and pledged a fair race. Chapman plans judicial review in Cook County Circuit Court.
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Chapman
Clemons
Graham
Backus
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
7Th District
Illinois
Joseph Perozzi
Tindall
216Th St
W. 216Th St
Matteson
Tindal
Stricker
Brumfield
Warmack
Denise Clemens
Opheus Jackson
Votcers
Mercer-Horne
Cook County
Richton Park Girl Faces Treatment Decision After Solicitation Charge
A 16 year old from Richton Park is up for a recommendation to determine residence in a treatment center or outpatient care. She admitted attempting to hire friends to solicit medical authorities for psychiatric evaluation. Police say she was held at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center after being charged with solicitation to murder her parents and her brother.
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Stuttley
Richton Park
VanSchepen
Indiana
Rich South High School
Cook County
van Schepen
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