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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1993
Page
9
A letter to the editor cites Frank Maher and local incidents to argue about handgun sales. It compares Morton Grove and Skokie ordinances, notes Tinley Park’s population and licensed dealers, and questions home rule limits for smaller towns seeking gun bans.
The Ad Hoc Citizens Committee of Olympia Fields urges the Rich Township District 227 board to act for the district as a whole, addressing inequities in economics, academics, and social factors. It warns against parochial interests and stresses timely, decisive action to ensure uniform educational opportunities for all residents and children.
Mary Lou Czupek notes Park Forest residents are no longer restricted to parking boats 30 feet and larger on their property. She urges formal village notice of the ordinance change.
Cook County Republicans from area suburbs gather for a Saturday brainstorm to name candidates for the 80th and 37th House districts. They aim to regain seats last year lost to Democrats John Ostenburg and John Sheehy, with GOP leadership targeting the freshmen for opposition efforts.
U S Representative Mel Reynolds and his wife Marisol welcomed twins at Humana Michael Reese Hospital. Melvin Jay Reynolds II and Marisol Elizabeth arrived at 4 10 p m and 4 20 p m weighing seven pounds each. The babies, Jay and Lizzie, join big sister Corean, 21 months. Both parents are twins themselves.
Reynolds hosted a corporate luncheon for Mandela's Democracy for South Africa Fund, raising upwards of 90000 dollars with Marisol coordinating. The event highlighted Mandela's resilience after 27 years in prison, as Reynolds and Rep. Bobby Rush accompanied the African leader in Chicago and New York engagements.
Village official Perry drew fire after sending a resident mailing on village letterhead thanking Rep. Larry Wennlund for opposing a bill affecting World Music Theatre. Wennlund disclosed he paid for copying and mailing, denying village funds were used. Mayor Mark Stricker replied, calling the situation politics and noting he could have sent his own letter.
State lawmakers push tax cuts and donations while party leaders lounge between sessions. Lauzen and Fawell push Parkbusters while Murph y and other reps juggle duties. Clinton visit to Chicago uncertain. AIDS unit delay at Oak Forest. Ryan equips police with video gear via Mothers Against Drunk Driving Illinois and Allstate Foundation. Balanoff pledges overtime pay to charity as session costs rise. Districting for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Chicago gambling await fall.
Monday night supporters will honor state Sen. Aldo DeAngelis Republican Olympia Fields at the annual golf outing at Lincolnshire Country Club Crete. For info call 755-4580. Arlene Kasper and Beth Ann Lema of Bridgeview host Southwest Republican Women’s Organization meeting at Greene's West Restaurant. State Sen. William Shaw Democrat Chicago hosts open house Saturday at 3300 W. 159th St. Markham starting 11 a.m. Open to public. For info call 333-4700. Also Saturday Space Day program at Museum of Science and Industry co sponsored by Chicago Area Space Council. Info call 758-3557 Glenwood. Empress Casino fundraiser for Rep. Weinlund planned for Aug. 4. More info when available.
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