Abortion Debate Shows Deep Gridlock and Activist Roles
The article surveys pro life and pro choice activists across Illinois, detailing Gail Shannon and Cindy Guerra's journeys and groups like Families for Life NOW Illinois Right to Life and the Illinois Pro-Life Coalition versus the Illinois Pro-Choice Alliance and NOW. It notes that a potential Roe reversal would not end activism, only strengthen resolve on both sides.
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Supreme Court
Guerra
Gail Shannon
Families For Life
Cindy Guerra
Cindy
NOW
Gail
Illinois Right To Life
Illinois Pro-Life Coalition
Political dispute over tax policy and school funding
The debate centers on an income tax hike and education funding. REGAN argues the plan expands taxes with limited Will County relief. WEINLAND and STECZO critique allocation, call for better local funding, infrastructure, and sustainable property tax relief, while praising targeted grants and regional development.
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Regan
CPA
Madigan
Weinland
Will County
Steczo
South Suburban
Chicago
Tax relief debate over school aid and tax hikes
A discussion centered on a tax relief provision amid debate over income tax raises and school aid reforms. DeAngelis criticized the plan as hindering revisions to the school aid formula while Dunn touted a doubled deduction yielding 178 million dollars in relief. His 42nd Senate District has many schools on the watch list.
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DeAngelis
Dunn
Senate
Forest preserve sites eyed for living history farm
County hearings show municipal officials and economic development advocates backing sites on forest preserve land near Country Club Hills or Orland Park. Nature preservationists protest using forest preserve for a living history farm.
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Country Club Hills
Orland Park
Mosquito Problems Prompt Precautions in Park Forest Area
Park Forest area officials and residents discuss rising mosquitoes this summer. Park Center manager notes issues for golfers and mini-golf players while retailers see increased insect spray sales. Experts say spraying is ineffective at the adult stage and call for home precautions to reduce breeding sites and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.
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Sarah Miner
Park Forest Municipal Golf Center
Dave Peterson
Zayre
Richton Park
Peterson
Liem
Old Glory dignity burn by Chicago Heights veterans
Chicago Heights veterans groups burn faded unserviceable U.S. flags in a respectful ceremony at the American Legion post. Gene Glandon reads the ceremony script while flags burn nylon material, ashes buried at the pole base. The annual rite honors dead service members and supports proper disposal practices.
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Mary Sue Pen
George Bush
U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Chicago Heights
Glandon
Kitty Molyneaux
Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Purple Heart
Catholic War Veterans
Park Forest American Legion Post
Civic center proposal faces veto risk and funding questions
The bill faces potential veto lines and fall reconsideration as Gov. remains to decide. Rep. Regan and Rep. Mahar touted backing while developer Gerald Stillman floated a possible convention center. A private partnership and state or federal grants could fund a center along the Interstate 57 corridor.
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Mahar
Dubruiel
Robert Regan
Crete
Gerald Stillman
Park Forest marks birthday with parade fireworks
Park Forest’s Independence Day celebration features a 2 p.m. parade on Lakewood Boulevard from Orchard Drive with 100 units, a 2 p.m. anniversary march, and a Centre viewing stand across from Abbott’s Amoco. Induction into the Park Forest Historical Society Hall of Fame for Philip M. Klutznick follows the parade. Catalina performs 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lions Carnival runs through July 4 and Central Park fireworks cap the night at dusk.
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Park Forest
G. Heileman
Lakewood Boulevard
Orchard Drive
Lakewood
Western Avenue
Abbott
Amoco
Philip M. Klutznick
American Community Builders
Burlington Coat Factory to open in Matteson plaza
Burlington Coat Factory will take over the vacant 40,000 square foot Dominick's space at Marketplace Plaza in Matteson and renovate it into a clothing outlet with outerwear accessories and possibly shoes and linens. Opening date is not set, with hopeful August target. 60 to 70 staff expected. The closest stores are in Burbank and Merrillville, Ind.
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Dominick’s
Marketplace Plaza
Matteson
Burlington Coat Factory
211Th Street
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Illinois Health Department
Cook County
87Th Street
Civic Center
Fimerican Ghlesf
Devemooy
Erline
Gewood
IRS
Hot Springs
Inai
Arran
Holiday Isle
Key West
Newport Sunrise
Palmer CS
Seahawk
Golden Kool
Bridgeview
S. Hariem
167Th & LaGrange
Orland Square
Lansing
Saratoga
Merrillville
Lincoln
Taupe
Charmelou
Burlington Coat Store
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