Chicago Heights mayor defends record against Somer letter
Angelo A. Ciambrone denies prior notice of CHA Hacienda Inn housing placement and accuses rival Somer of false statements and fear mongering. He cites a 14 percent cut in Section 8 housing and four more years to pursue city renaissance and integrity. The letter to the editor also includes thanks from St. Andrew's congregation for Christmas Eve coverage and church outreach praise.
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Off the Mark Letter to the Editor Critiques Clinton Coverage
Leo J and Lorraine Grogan criticize Mary Paleologos column for labeling Clinton’s Senate trial a mess. They argue the issue is perjury not sexual life and blame partisan decline on both parties since Washington. They condemn superficial polls and urge focus on integrity over celebrity culture.
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Weller touts saving Social Security and tax relief plan
In a speech outlining handling of a 2.1 trillion surplus over ten years, Jerry Weller argues to save Social Security first, proposes tax cuts, and criticizes big new programs. He cites bipartisan shifts, notes Illinois tax relief efforts, and endorses earmarking surplus for retirement security while returning funds to taxpayers.
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Pastors Praise Clinton’s Impact on Black America
A bishop’s viewpoint lauds President Clinton for strong economic gains and major strides for African Americans including budget surplus, high White House appointments, a larger federal bench, education investments, tax credits for schools, 80 000 new police officers funding, a higher minimum wage benefiting 1.3 million Black workers, and 628 000 new Black homeowners over four years.
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Education partnerships expand opportunities nationwide
Richard Riley outlines large scale funding and programs to boost parent and community involvement in education. From GEAR UP to America Reads and America Counts, colleges, schools, and nonprofits can collaborate with families to improve literacy, after school care, and college access with nearly 600 million in support and federal grants.
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Quotes on squatters near Harvey and testing in Illinois schools
Cook County Forest Preserve District Police Chief Steven Castans says squatters near Harvey left of their own will and did not disclose where they went. Harvey Alderman Don ald Whitted notes the squatters built a path from sticks and appeared to have been settled for years. John Curry of Fast Signs comments on Swans Deli closing next to his Orland Park shop. Susan Shea of the Illinois Education Association discusses time lost to state mandated standardized testing.
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