Illinois GOP takes helm with tough agenda for Springfield
Editorial urges Illinois Republicans in the new General Assembly to push a busy docket by Memorial Day including property tax caps charter schools and school choice and welfare reform while warning that a budget and Medicaid fixes must not be postponed. Democrats vow to be aggressive opposition and may need GOP votes.
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Cook County
Ballyhooed
American
Diane Ross
Interstate News Service
Springfield
Star Newspapers
Illinois General Assembly
Ross
Senate
House Gop
GOP
Steve Brown
Michael J. Madigan
Chicago
Illinois
Crime stats offer mixed signals on safety in Illinois towns
The Illinois State Police reported 1993 crime fell 7.3 percent from 1992, with dramatic drops in Harvey 30.8 percent, Lynwood 45 percent, Crestwood 56.7 percent, and Midlothian 25.8 percent while Palos Park rose 11.1 percent and Orland Park edged up 0.2 percent. The figures invite caution as small counts and category shifts matter as much as overall rates.
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Joe
Illinois State Police
Harvey
Lynwood
Crestwood
Midlothian
Mokena
Palos Park
Orland Park
Ho Ho Ho here comes da snow in winter driving tips
A guest column offers humorous but practical winter driving tips from Pat Gluck of Park Forest. Advice includes keeping front wheels straight, rocking between drive and reverse, avoiding a complete stop on ice, and scraping all ice from glass and lights. A playful reminder to practice in empty lots and observe nearby cars with caution.
Lessons from a Life Redirected by Youth Services
A former high school student recalls lack of motivation and a near academic probation, then becomes a GED program coordinator guiding at risk youths. He credits his district for support, warns against zero tolerance, and urges continued investment in education and potential. He also responds to a letter about Justice Thomas, urging fair critique and noting political dynamics in confirmations.
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Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center
Lauri Kallio
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill
Supreme Court
Ms. Hill
Thomas
Ms Hill
Justice Thomas
Senate
Kallio
Hill Vs. Thomas
David Brock
Dina
Lay off the seniors referendum attack urged
Marvin L. Jurgerson of Chicago Heights argues against a property tax referendum. He says seniors cannot afford higher levies and warns that any increase would force many from their homes. He urges opponents to stop pressing for more taxation on seniors.
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Marvin L. Jurgerson
Chicago Heights
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Joanne M. Zerkel
Democrat
NEW Democrat
Pat Gluck
Park Forest
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