Fear and scrutiny over Flossmoor PADS shelter decision
A Flossmoor reader questions the safety implications of the PADS shelter plan at Infant Jesus of Prague Parish Hall. He cites potential walk-up visitors, limited check-in controls, and questions about how a 17 member council chosen by random selection made the decision without a parish vote. He urges accountability, liability clarity, and suggests private funding or hosting to support a permanent PADS site in the South Suburbs.
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Flossmoor
PADS
Infant Jesus of Prague Parish Council
IJP
Reader letter riffs on spelling and fishy puns in Dec papers
A reader compliments writer Bill Spellering for avoiding digs at others words while wading through a Mitch Martin piece about Alfred Stavros questioning George Bauman. The note jabs Williams editor, cites misprints and asks for clearer copy and follow ups on Bauman’s alleged religion and fish cleaning.
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Bill Spellering
Mitch Martin
Alfred Stavros
George Bauman
Stavors
Bauman
Landlord advocate cites Park Forest rental inspection bias
A reader supports Doug Gos sage’s Dec 9 letter arguing Park Forest’s annual inspection program targets single-family rental homes while excluding owner occupied homes and many other property types. The writer notes lack of input from owners before the September 1993 ordinance and questions revenue fairness for a subset of landlords.
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Doug Gossage
Park Forest
Hoffman Lands On His Feet In 1996 Chicago Bid
Manny Hoffman, Cook County GOP chairman and Illinois Labor Relations Board chair, joins a bipartisan committee with Gov. Edgar and Mayor Daley to bring the 1996 Republican and Democratic conventions to Chicago. The task force aims to raise $20 million in seed money with corporate support expected.
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GOP
Illinois Labor Relations Board
Manny Hoffman
Manny
Jim Edgar
Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Hoffman
Prayers and Wishes For Rich Township Family
Prayers and heartfelt wishes go to Rich Township Supervisor Kevin Conlon his wife Claudia and their son Kevin Christopher KC age 3 who had major brain tumor surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital last week Cards and wishes may be sent to the hospital or Rich Township Hall Richton Park Illinois 60471 Prayers are requested as well
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Rich Township
Kevin Conlon
Claudia
Kevin Christopher
K.C
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Governors Highway
Richton Park
Republicans clash over debates in 11th District race
In the 11th Congressional District contests many Republicans voice frustration. Robert Herbolsheimer urges colleagues to honor Reagan’s no-criticism rule and laments silence. Jerry Weller mails 14 way debate challenges to all opponents, while John Buchanan counters with calls for separate panels and more focused sessions.
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George Langmeister
New Lenox
Robert Herbolsheimer
Ronald Reagan
Herbie
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Marty Gleason
Weller
Local Will County politics and community forum notices
Will County reporters echo State’s Attorney Glasgow on ABC news and criticize accessibility. Robbie Peterson named to Will-Kankakee Regional Development Authority. Langmeister’s aide Marge Friedman seeks Democratic central committeewoman post. Temple Anshe Sholom hosts race relations panel at 7 pm. Freedom Hall hosts village trustee forum at 2 pm. John DeSimone criticizes Terry Matthews appointment as Bloom Township Democratic committeeman.
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Will County
Jim Glasgow
ABC Network
Glasgow
Washington Township
GOP
Robbie Peterson
Will-Kankakee
Langmeister
Marge Friedman
Democratic State Central
Peg Donahue
Temple Anshe Sholom
Olympia Fields
Freedom Hall
Park Forest
Terry Matthews
Bloom Township
John DeSimone
Matthews
DeSimone
Judges, challengers mingle at Chicago fund-raisers
Ed McElroy, Circuit Judge Margaret O Mara Frossard, and Rhoda Davis Sweeney, a former narcotics chief, are Democrats seeking bench seats along with Judge Raymond Funderburk. Funderburk, appointed last year, targets a full six-year term at a Hyatt fundraiser. Loretta Douglas and Karla Osantowski, Republicans also seek advancement. Douglas attends Aurelio's Bridgeview fundraiser, Osantowski receives METRO Alliance endorsement.
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Ed McElroy
Margaret O’mara Frossard
Rhoda Davis Sweeney
Sweeney
Cook County
Frossard
Gary Dotson
Cathy Crowell Webb
Raymond Funderburk
Karla Marie Osantowski
Metropolitan Alliance of
Marriage licenses at Crete Township substation opens
Will County clerk substation at Crete Township Hall began operations on December 1 allowing Eastern Will County residents to purchase marriage licenses. Mary Ann Gearhart of Crete Township said the service is booming and noted plans to explore full-service chapel status. Birth and death certificates can also be ordered at the substation.
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Will County
Crete Township
Will
Mary Ann Gearhart
Gearhart
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