White and Black Campaign Trade Barbs in Illinois Primary
Rich Miller surveys a quiet Democratic gubernatorial race led by Roland Burris with white rivals Burns Poshard and Schmidt cautious about attacking him. He notes Republican strength from George Ryan and the risk of low black turnout in a close fall race, plus intraparty mudslinging over loyalty and candidate backgrounds.
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Roland Burris
Jim Burns
Glenn Poshard
John Schmidt
Burris
Neil Hartigan
Jim Edgar
Hartigan
Harold Washington
George Ryan
Ryan
Comptroller
Harry Seigle
Seigle
Chris Lauzen
Aurora
Cook County
Lauzen
Brooks Brothers
Carol Moseley-Braun
Lauren Ouch
Bob Churchill
R-Lake Villa
al Salvi
Salvi
Churchill
U.S. Senate
Dick Durbin
Attila the Hun
Peter Fitzgerald
U.S
Fitzgerald
Loleta Didrickson
Didrickson
Moseley-Braun
Illinois Comptroller’s Office
Rich Miller
Illinois Press Association
Homewood Flossmoor Park District to vote on land referendum
Residents are urged to decide whether to keep park lands open as the district faces placing land on the market. The writers Rosa and Jim Cameron argue tax savings now prevent later costs from development and flood control, yielding leisure areas and country clubs for the community.
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Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Rosa
Homewood-Flossmoor
Hansen
Homewood
Flossmoor
H-F Park
Louie's Legacy remembered after losses at country club
Seconds the motion and memories rise as Louis Marchigiani known as Louie, original host and friend, is recalled along with late spouses and Mario Camilli. The group disbanded after a year of bereavement, recalling festive meals and Christmas parties hosted by gracious staff.
Bertha M Scott for Bloom Democratic committeeman
Endorsement letter praising Bertha M Scott of Chicago Heights Park District for Bloom Township committeeman race on March 17 1998. Notes her past support for candidates and openness to further endorsements. Mentions United States Senator Carol Moseley Braun visit and civic concerns of education economics welfare. Maureen Forte East Hazel Crest.
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Maya Angelou
Chicago Heights Park District
Bertha M. Scott
Bloom Democratic
NAACP
Leon Norwood
Scott
Commissioner Scott
United States
Carol Moseley-Braun
Braun
Maureen Forte
East Hazel Crest
Open Lands Referendum Backed by Local Leaders
Letters and notices from South Chicago Heights to Flossmoor discuss credit for life saving par medics, TIF district journalism, and a March 17 school referendum. Notable voices include Patricia Arbuthnot, Mickey Fleck, Doris Pierce, Catherine Pries, Bobbie Bell, Robert McCoy, and William H Dodd urging support for open lands and districts, stressing impacts on schools, taxes, and community life.
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Phil Borkrohr
The
Star
Rockrohr
Home
Robert
Bobby) Bell
Chicago Heights
Bloom School
1St Ward
Robert McCoy
Bobbie Bell
Bobby
Bell
Hidden Heroics of Black Americans in World War II
A reader urges film makers to reveal the true history of African Americans in World War II, praising their sacrifices and questioning why their contributions are often minimized. The letter argues for an honest, full portrayal of black Americans in national history and film.
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Amistad
Spike Lee
America
U.S
John Wayne
Paramedics Help Save Lady After Home Heart Attack
Edith Armstrong-Sayre of Olympia Fields thanks 911 operators and EMS crew for rapid response and transfer to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital after a myocardial infarction. Gratitude extends to all involved in the rescue operation.
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Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Edith Armstrong
Sayre
Olympia Fields
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Doris Pierce
TIF
Homewood-Flossmoor Area
Bobbie
Park Forest
Brian Knutson
Rich Central
Rich East
H-F Park District
Park District
District 161
William H. Dodd
Franklin R. Shuftan
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Interaccess
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Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
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Joanne Zerkel
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