Reader letter defends Section 8 rights and opposes racial targeting
Dolores McLaurin-Whiters, NAACP president, condemns a controversial editorial as racially biased and argues Section 8 recipients, including African Americans, have the right to choose where to live. The editor notes readers misread the piece and reiterates support for housing rights regardless of race.
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Julius Striecher
Joseph Goebbels
MacArthur Foundation
Park Forest
Glenwood
Matteson
University Park
Richton Park
Hazel Crest
Calumet Park
Country Club Hills
Blue Island
Housing Authority
America
Dolores McLaurin-Whiters
Chicago
NAACP
Reader McLaurin- Whiters
Guard and community efforts push National Guard and unity
A reader defends the Illinois National Guard roles from novels and letters, citing drug interdiction, Chanute Base projects, and duty in crises from Hurricane Andrew to Desert Shield. A second letter by Jerome Edwards urges black unity to combat gang violence, crime, and systemic inequality, stressing collective action for survival and empowerment.
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Keith W. Wilson
Wilson
Guard
National Guard
Los Angeles
Florida
Louisiana Guard
Illinois
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Jerome Edwards
Brother's keeper praises PADS support in Letters
Terry Collins of Homewood applauds Patricia Paulsen for backing PADS and urges compassion for the poor. He argues critics misunderstand needs and recalls Christ's corporal works such as feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless. He questions what Jesus would say to opponents and parish groups.
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Patricia) Paulsen
Pads
Jesus Christ
Terry Collins Homewood
Bake Sale Supports Transplant Effort at Polish Fair
A Polish American Community Fair bake sale on November 20 raised funds for a kidney and pancreas transplant. Gratitude is expressed to donors and volunteers, and to Steiger K Mart for store space. This first fundraiser offers hope for a new lease on life.
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Steger K-Mart
Country Club Hills lauded for court victory over World Music Theater
A reader thanks Mayor Dwight Welch and City officials for winning a court case against the World Music Theater and for acting to curb gang violence. The letter urges a return to a quiet, safe suburb in 1994 and praises decisive local leadership.
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World Music Theater
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Kinney exits shape 11th District GOP field
No primary relief in the 11th District as Will County Republican Chairman Jerry Kinney withdraws. A six candidate field remains with Kinney declining to back any candidate. George Langmeister remains mum on favorites and will back the eventual Democrat. Richard Monocchio will run the Grundy County operation for Dave Neal, a Democrat seeking to replace Big George.
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Will County
Jerry Kinney
Repubs
Kinney
George Langmeister
D-Mokena
Richard Monocchio
Sangmeister
Grundy County
Dave Neal
Demos
Big George
Monocchio
Neal
Conlon's 3-year-old KC Home After Brain Tumor Surgery
Kevin Conlon and Claudia Conlon reveal their son KC is recuperating after a six hour operation that removed a malignant brain tumor on January 7. Doctors anticipate chemotherapy. prayers are requested as the family faces treatment options and the primary ballot for Claudia remains.
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Kevin Christopher
K.C
Kevin
Claudia
Cook County
Hoffman and Morris Lunch Ties in Cook County GOP Fight
Cook County Republican Chairman Manny Hoffman had a cordial lunch with conservative attorney Joe Morris, the lone GOP candidate for Cook County Board president. Morris now gains party backing by default after Rita Mullins withdrew, citing petition challenges that doomed her bid. Gov. Edgar praised Hoffman's hard work amid organizational turmoil as committeemen decide his fate.
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Cook County
Manny Hoffman
Joe Morris
Hoffman
Bytes
Morris
Palatine
Rita Mullins
Mullins
Jim Edgar
Oak Lawn
LaRouche candidates slate targets Illinois primary
The Illinois Democratic Party notes 21 LaRouchies on the March 15 ballot across statewide offices, Congress, and state central committee. Key named targets include Sheila A. Jones for governor and Anthony F. Harper for lieutenant governor, with several LaRouchie slates in the 13th and 1st districts. The party and media urged voters to avoid backing these candidates to prevent a repeat of 1986.
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LaRouchies
Lyndon LaRouche
Sangmeister
Gary LaPaille
Illinois
Democratic Party
Congress
State Central
Star
Sheila A. Jones
Anthony F. Harper
Rose-Marie Love
Mark P. Bender
Thomas J. Beaudette
George Laurence
State Central Committee
LaRouche
Sylvia Ross
Maurice E. Johnson
Ruth Dickerson
Gregory L. Tyson
Dominick Jeffrey
Netsch To Visit Governors State For Jan 25 Class
Dawn Clark Netsch will address Paul Green's political science class at Governors State University on Jan 25 in a session titled The U S and Illinois Elections. Franklin Shuftan will also speak, showcasing insights from a Star career. Netsch says campaign finance reform should end converting political contributions to personal use even when taxes are paid. Sen Paul Simon will address Chicago State University graduates and receive an honorary degree.
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Dawn Clark Netsch
Paul Green
Governors State University
U.S
Ilinois
Star
Franklin Shuftan
Didya
Netsch
Paul Simon
D-Ill
Chicago State University
Sim
Eastern Will County Republican Women Install Officers at Brunch
The Eastern Will County Republican Women will install officers at a 10 am Saturday brunch at Village Woods Conference Center with President-elect Carol Regan presiding. Will County Clerk Gould will be the guest speaker. for details call 672-3020. John DeSimone plans a campaign fundraiser Wednesday from 7 to 10 pm at Glenwood Oaks Restaurant. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Loretta Douglas, a candidate for the appellate bench, will speak to Senior Prospectors at Prospect Federal Savings and Loan in Worth on Wednesday.
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Will County
Village Woods
Carol Regan
Gould
John DeSimone
Bloom Township
Democratic
Glenwood Oaks
Cook County
Loretta Douglas
Prospect Federal Savings and Loan
Worth
Star
Patricia Briske
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