Remembering Chicago 1968 Democratic Convention Turmoil
Veterans recall the 1968 Chicago convention marked by riots amid Vietnam War tensions. Key figures include Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Chicago Mayor Daley. local observers compare then to a subdued 1996 scene with no strikes or war.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
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Chicago
America
Ichard J. Daley
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Governors State University
Green
Kennedy
Grant Park
Michigan Avenue
Eugene McCarthy
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
McCarthy
Weinlund selection committee takes up race for 38th District
The Friday meeting focused on selecting a candidate to challenge Mayer with Rossi open to consideration after initially unsure. Kosel, a New Lenox education advocate and former District 210 president, remains noncommittal. Dodge served on the committee. Stpan notes potential conflict but sees no escape from the process governed by state law.
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Oak Brook
Rossi
Kosel
New Lenox
District 210
Selection Committee
Dodge
Stpan
Weinlund
Richton Park group lauds diverse award program rollout
Regina Jackson Lynn Logan and Mr and Mrs Lou Cosenza spoke as the Beautification Committee revealed an awards plan spanning 31 sectors. Winners receive recognition at a September Village Board meeting with blue white and red ribbons and sector signs for top performers.
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Regina Jackson
Lynn Logan
Lou Cosenza
Commerford
Richton Park
Housing to replace trees with Monee Nursery plan
Housing agrees to replace trees through Monee Nursery the installer. Some trees fall under a one year warranty while others have aged beyond one year. Bernard proposed a matching park donation of 25000 dollars paid over the project lifespan.
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Monee Nursery
Bernard
Patterson in fair condition after heart failure
Monee Trustee Dale Patterson is listed in fair condition at Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center after suffering congestive heart failure Sunday. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, spent Sunday and Monday in intensive care, and moved out of ICU Tuesday. Patterson, 45, is village trustee and ARB Sales and Service general manager, also serving on regional planning committees for the proposed third airport. He could be home early next week.
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Monee
Dale Patterson
Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Patterson
Larry Kochel
Dale
Kochel
ARB Sales and Service
Homewood backs airport drive with 5000 pledge
Homewood Village Board backed an information campaign to push a south suburban airport near Peotone. The vote was 5 to 1 approving a 5000 dollar contribution to the Third Airport Alliance led by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce.
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Homewood Village Board
Andrew Lindstrom
Homewood
Peotone
Lindstrom
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