White-bashing in a Letter to the Editor
Stephen Campbell of Park Forest criticizes a reader letter by Mrs. Juanita H. Simpson that condemns white views toward the NAACP and links to Minister Farrakhan. He says Farrakhan’s views are documented and opposes white supremacy while arguing the Star should rethink printing such letters.
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Call for independent review of TAMS airport study
To the Editor the writer questions the Peotone site choice and urges a second party to audit TAMS methodology before spending more tax dollars. They propose University of Chicago or Northwestern Traffic Institute as unbiased reviewers and caution against relying on a state-supported institution.
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Scout builds blood drive in Park Forest Village Hall
Mike Muehlenbein of Troop 100 led 15 scouts in a United Blood Services event on July 10 drawing 77 donors. Forty six were recruited by the troop and families. 70 people donated, surpassing a 55 unit target. Units supported a Chicago Hospital heart patient and likely benefited children at Memorial and Wyler Hospitals.
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Star Letters Policy for Readers Feedback
The Star invites signed letters to the editor with writer name and address for verification. Telephone numbers may be supplied but not published. Letters may be edited for legality clarity or brevity and delivered by mail office or fax number 708 755 0095.
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Illinois Eyes Third Regional Airport Near Peotone
State official pledges to build a third regional airport near Peotone with project manager Bob York predicting regional consensus will emerge after the airport study and airline commitments. FAA defines regional consensus as agreement among Chicago mayor and Illinois and Indiana governors.
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Richton Park OKs boot ordinance for violator vehicles
The Richton Park Village Board of Trustees passed an ordinance to immobilize vehicles of those with unpaid parking fines. Police Chief Richard Labus said it targets commuter lots where violations are common. The rule authorizes booting on public ways and towing to a pound, with $75 to reclaim, plus $100 tow and $10 daily storage after immobilization.
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Sauk Village annexes Aspen-Candlelight 310-unit park
Sauk Village unanimously approved annexation of Aspen-Candlelight Village adding 310 trailer units and about 1 000 residents. The village will hire part time police to patrol Torrence Avenue near Route 30, with additional Fire Department demands anticipated.
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Mark Collins
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Cablevision of Chicago Apologizes for Outages
Cablevision of Chicago sent a letter of apology to Country Club Hills subscribers for intermittent outages over the past 24 months. A recent outage followed a truck collision with utility poles, delaying restoration. A 48 hour credit will appear on upcoming bills. Nob Hill resident reports about 87 subscribers considering a boycott.
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Oak Forest City Council Dismisses Top Public Works Posts
Oak Forest aldermen voted 5 to 2 to stop paychecks after July 30 for Public Works Superintendent James Chevalier and Assistant Superintendent Randy Green. Chevalier’s position appears eliminated while Green reverts to maintenance man on Aug 1, keeping salary.
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Horseback riding path not included in Old Plank Road Plan
Walker area debate over adding a horseback riding path to the Old Plank Road Trail Phase 1 drew horseman groups to a Tuesday meeting. Commission Chair Rita Miotti noted ongoing contact with trail rider organizations and the need to consider implications for trail development. David Nummer Wilbur Smith and Associates gave a preliminary presentation as riders voiced interest in an equestrian addition.
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Wilbur Smith
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Harvey OKs tax district amid hostile ride of dissent
Harvey City Council defeats an ordinance creating a tax increment financing district on the Southeast Side after a large hostile audience. Mayor David Johnson likens critics to night riders from the South era, saying outsiders fear economic development. The TIF faces criticism for plans including a medical waste incinerator.
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Computerized bus routes eyed for New Lenox district
Transportation Director Iona Wigant told the Board of Education that the district will implement a computerized routing system by the end of the first semester. The change accompanies opening of a new junior high next year and realignment of routes across 59 routes with 29 buses and four spares.
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Iona Wigant
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Mercy mission planned by Rep Reynolds to Rwanda relief
U S Rep Mel Reynolds departs for Goma to assess refugee camps and plan a district relief effort. He aims to involve Chicago residents in a response and returns Monday after the fact finding.
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Washington D.C
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