Regional News Trials Kick Off In Panici Bribery Case
Opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former Chicago Heights Mayor Charles Panici and two ex-city commissioners reveal a bribery scheme centered on the water pipeline contract waste, landfill, and a 15 year cable franchise, with U.S. Attorney Chris Gair naming Panici as mastermind. The case also covers a health insurance plan and water meter replacement program.
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Charles Panici
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Chris Gair
U.S. District Court
James Zagel
John Gliottoni Jr
Louis Marshall
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Letter to the Editor Urges Safety Upgrades at Calumet Station
A reader blasts The Star coverage of Calumet station accidents and accuses East Hazel Crest leaders of delay. The letter demands immediate traffic light upgrades, brighter street lighting, police traffic control, sidewalk clearing, and crosswalk funding. It criticizes restaurant interests for blocking improvements and asks for inter‑jurisdictional police help.
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Park Avenue
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Crete Crete Township Faces Traffic Upset With AMOCO Plan
Letter references Dec 27 Star comment opposing an AMOCO station in Crete Township. Critics warn traffic surges and loss of semi rural life from access roads to a potential Peotone Monee airport. Authors question impact on Crete and surrounding routes Route 394, Goodenow Road, Crete Monee Road and I 50.
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AMOCO
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Peotone-Monee
Crete
Goodenow Road
Crete- Monee
Inalienable Right to Buy Imported Cars Debate
Edward J. Michor argues the cheaper imported car shifts tax burdens and social costs onto Americans. He questions whether imports fund city taxes, state and federal taxes, compensation for unemployed workers, and prison costs. He ends by affirming the buyer’s right to choose the imported car despite economic downsides.
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Edward J. Michor
Traffic Nightmare Near O'Hare Upends Local Life
A massive traffic disruption around O'Hare airport affects the semi rural community near Crete. Angelo D Juarez reports on the impact on residents, commuting patterns, and local services in the area surrounding the congested corridor.
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O’hare
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