Reynolds Sex Case Deepens Divide In 2nd District
The Reynolds probe intensifies as questions swirl around guilt in sex crimes allegations against U S Rep Mel Reynolds while supporters seek to stop the finger pointing and protect the district. Critics recall past misconduct by figures like Gus Savage as voters demand accountability and an apology to youth.
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U.S
Mel Reynolds
Criminal Courts
Reynolds
D-Dalton
Gus Savage
Heat alerts and 1996 Senate race chatter in Bytes
End of July Bytes notes heat wave aid for seniors and details on Wilhelm withdrawal from the U S Senate race. It covers GOP responses, Salvi exploratory bid, Kustra potential run, Blackstone’s rerun, O Connor’s return, and local Democratic and Republican candidate talk for state House and county roles. It also mentions Edgar backed bill to reveal minors’ names in violent crimes.
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William Shaw
David Wilhelm
U.S
Kevin Conlon
Wilhelm
GOP
National Republican Senate Committee
Hartigan
Senate
Repub
al Salvi
Wauconda
Salvi
Bob Kustra
Kustra
Reynolds
Ron Blackstone
Homewood
Mel
O'Connor
Jack
Rich T
Conlon
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Kizzener
John Ostenburg
Terry Fiorenzo
South Chicago Heights
Lois Mayer
Mokena
Larry Weinlund
Lenox
Lois
Congress
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Homer T Repubs
Will County
Ron Svara
Homer T
Jim Edgar
Tom Dunn
D-Joliet
K C Conton Room dedication to markham courthouse
About a year after KC Conton, 3, died of brain cancer, Our Children in the Courts Foundation will dedicate the K C Conton Room at the Markham Courthouse on August 3. Judge Donald P. O Connell chairs the event with a notable local judiciary and officials in attendance. A separate August 21 golf classic at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor features US Senator Carol Moseley Braun and other dignitaries, chaired by Ron Blackstone. tickets at 798-0046 or 957-5346.
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Kevin Christopher
K.C
Sheila Murphy
Markham
Prez
John Stroger
Idlewild Country Club
Flossmoor
Charles E. Gavin
Carol Moseley-Braun
D-Inr
George Ryan
Cch Pounder
Ron Blackstone
Tix
Community Protests Bus Policy For Downey Manor Students
In Homewood area residents urge change to busing rules for Downey Manor students. They note Illinois reimburses districts for long routes while nearby walkers face danger. A School District 153 board meeting on August 8 at James Hart Junior High is called to discuss trips under three quarters of a mile.
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Homewood
Ilinois
Schoo
School District 153
Board of Education
James Hart Junior High
183Rd Street
Aberdeen
Downey Manor
Willow Necessity
Dixie Highway
Flossmoor
Park Forest urged to join shelter fund plan by clergy group
The Park Forest Clergy Association asks trustees to adopt a voluntary one dollar per month water bill surcharge to fund a permanent homeless shelter. Park Forest trails peers with 380 PADS volunteers and 14 faith communities active in shelter work, with 692 shelter nights supplied this year by PADS sites.
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Park Forest
Park Forest Board of Trustees
Park Forest Clergy Association
PADS
Park
Chicago Heights
Country Club Hills
East Hazel Crest
Ford Heights
Flossmoor
Hazel Crest
Homewood
Midlothian
Olympia Fields
Richton Park
Riverdale
Thornton
Star newspaper urged to raise its media level on Dietch guns piece
A reader criticizes Judge Henry X Dietch for biased reasoning in a June 22 Star article on guns. The letter accuses the columnist of illogical argumentation, misrepresentation, and political bias, demanding sharper analysis and accountability.
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Kaitor
Star
Henry X. Dietch
Dieteh
Dietch
Bush
NRA
Teaching tool drive praised for student volunteer effort
Susan L. Fares, broker at Baird & Warner Real Estate Homewac, commends Bloom and Hirom Trail Part Bootiere Sth for a paper drive. She notes value in teaching children volunteerism leadership and environmental responsibility, inviting other real estate offices to join the effort and support the school and community.
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Bootiere
Susan L. Fares
Baird & Warner Real Estate Homewac
Park Forest Star urged to boost positive July coverage
A letter to the editor laments the Park Forest Star’s lack of fourth of July coverage. The writer notes a parade and Aqua Center anniversary, plus Lions Carnival and Cherry Bomb Softball Tournament, urging village trustees and the paper to promote positive local publicity.
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Park Forest
Aqua Center
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Sue Palumbo
Jody Parkis
Darlene Waldror
Shelter Appeal Clarified
Park Forest Star
Jumer’s River Boat & Casino
Rock Island
Ammen Treeberry Farm
Braidwood
Essex Rd
Women’s Health Consultants
Amy
Eric
Kellie
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