Peotone airport talks mark progress in Chicago air plan
Officials from United and American indicate willingness to drop opposition to Peotone if state plans shift control of O'Hare to a regional authority. State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis says talks show civil communication, but noise, runways, and traffic limits at O'Hare remain sticking points for Republicans and Democrats. Still, experts urge continuing dialogue as studies support a regional facility for the metro area.
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Managed care debate in Illinois Capitol stirs patient rights talk
Lawmakers consider the Managed Care Patient Rights Act urged by the Illinois State Medical Society to place treatment decisions with doctors and guarantee patient choice, while critics warn higher costs could harm lower price HMOs, inviting market forces to shape outcomes.
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Park Forest residents clash over search policy and aviation stance
A reader argues that Park Forests policy of searching homes for code violations violates the US Constitution, criticizing village officials and supporting Trustee Petersons call to replace the ordinance. The letter cites prior legal fees and seeks restraint while urging balanced involvement by residents and the political process. It also discusses Peotone airport concerns and IDOTs role, urging industry collaboration and taxpayer impact analysis.
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Park Forest
Kathy Orr
Janet Muchnik
Rick) Reinbold
John) Murphy
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Murphy
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Peterson
IDOT misreads To the Editor on Peotone airport plan
The letter rebukes IDOT for claiming a third airport at Peotone and argues the state has wasted about 16 million dollars. It defends United Airlines and American as acting on practical profitable considerations, not greed, stressing free enterprise and market viability.
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Letter Responds to Jan 28 Editorial on Concealed Carry
A reader rebuts an editorial on concealed firearm carry, noting that permits and extensive background checks are required, training is needed, and certain public places are off limits. The writer cites a 22 percent drop in violent crimes in states with permits and argues illegal possession causes most firearm deaths.
Key Club Impacts Community At Rich Central High School
Rich Central High School Key Club under Mrs. Bridget Imoukhuede serves homeless clients monthly at PADS Episcopal Church of the Holy Family Park Forest. They assist Kiwanis Peanut Tag Day, donate to Spastic Paralysis, collect socks for the homeless and non perishable foods for Rich Township Food Pantry. They educate students on civic service and helping the less fortunate.
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Blame Father Nature Letter to the Editor in Chicago Heights
E. Joe Provost of Chicago Heights argues for a 50 year campaign to force media to blame bad weather on father nature and mocking the so called female PC police. He also calls for removing caution signs reading men working along roadsides.
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Gov Edgar urged to fund schools over Bears stadiums
A reader criticizes Gov Jim Edgar for spending taxpayer money on the Chicago Bears and urges redirecting funds to Bloom District 206 schools. The writer plans to vote down the March referendum and asks officials to seek Springfield solutions, arguing property owners should not fund teachers’ raises.
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