Suburban leaders urge moratorium on Section 8 certificates
Community leaders in the South Suburbs urge Congressman Jerry Weller to push a halt on Section 8 housing certificates. Mayors from over 50 communities say the area cannot absorb more vouchers as HUD dismantles Chicago high rise programs. The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association has long fought with the Cook County Housing Authority over disproportionate southbound certificate distribution. Weller calls the program not working and supports a moratorium until the region stabilizes.
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Night Waves Battle Over Teen Nights with City Ban
Palos Hills officials clash with Night Waves nightclub over teen nights despite a city ban and lack of business license. Police closed the club Sunday night, arresting three Oak Lawn girls, sparking protests by about 75 youths at the venue and a march to the police station.
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Palos Hills
Night Waves
Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn
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Landmark decision looms on Old Brick Tavern status
The Will County Historic Preservation Commission weighs conflicting reports over whether the Old Brick Tavern, torn down in February, is worthy of landmark status. Proponents cite abolitionist Samuel Haven as owner and Civil War-era conductor for the Underground Railroad. opponents say the site lacks historical value. Due to a quorum gap, the commission postponed a ruling to the August 3 meeting and will forward a recommendation to the Will County Board.
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Samuel Haven
Underground Railroad
New Lenox Township
Haven
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Hazel Crest swears in new Police Chief Peter Fee
Tuesday at the Hazel Crest Board meeting Peter Fee was sworn in as Police Chief by Clerk Shirley Smith. Village Manager Bob Palmer joked about the title, while Fee pledged enhanced resident-officer communication and community policing to build trust through beat officers. His wife Joanne pinned his star and kissed him amid applause from family and friends.
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Peter Fee
Bob Palmer
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Incorporation revisited for Frankfort Square community
Former FSHA president Ed Blass urged placing the incorporation question on the November ballot citing ongoing water rate litigation and the need for self governance. Crete officials expanded the village by 97 acres at Gaines Farm despite opposition, while Orland Park Mayor McLaughlin opposed an $11 million TIF for a Southtown Center project.
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Thomas Knuth
Shirley Dunbar
Michael Einhorn
Knuth
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Dan McLaughlin
Orland Park
Southtown Center
McLaughlin
Richard Dube
Tri-Land Properties
Letter to the Editor on Oklahoma City bombing and civic responsibility
A reader commentary condemns the Oklahoma City bombing as wrong while urging unity and action. The letter discusses American individualism, natural responsibilities, and calls for understanding, justice, and efforts to reduce anger and ignorance. It also references education funding debates and criticizes IASB fees and political endorsement practices.
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Oklahoma City
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