Park Forest trustees eye Centre growth and safeguards
The Park Forest editorial backs reelecting Tony Peterson and Tom DeHaan for Village Board. It praises Peterson for environmental planning and Centre development plans, supports DeHaan’s infrastructure focus and business recruitment, and notes challenger Stephen Campbell’s criticisms on gun laws, energy incinerator use, and police funding ideas.
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Park Forest
Tony Peterson
Tom DeHaan
Stephen Campbell
Peterson
DeHaan
University of Chicago
Harold Back
Campbell
Reading
Robbins
Weinlund Seen as Doing Much in 38th District Race
State Rep. Larry Weinlund of New Lenox touts achievements including Metra rail station in Mokena and funds for U S 45 and Wolf Road projects. He chairs the Republican Conference and backs a 30 percent property tax cut via a constitutional amendment, though critics say it won’t reform. Opponent Victoria Prainito favors growth but questions tax reform. Lois Mayer has no primary opposition.
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Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Lincoln Way
Orland Park
Homer Township
Park Forest
Wennland
Metra
Mokena
U.S. 45
Wolf Road
Frankfort
Republican Conference
Weinlund
GOP
Victoria Prainito
Richton Park
Prainito
Chicago
Lois Mayer
Will County
Local leaders clash over Clinton visit and canine unit rules
Harvey Mayor David Johnson blasts Rep Reynolds for excluding many black mayors from President Clinton’s Monday appearance in Country Club Hills. Reynolds defends inviting sixteen Black leaders across Harvey, Markham and Ford Heights. Matteson Trustee Dale Graham pushes for the police dog and its handler to reside in Matteson, challenging FOP protest.
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United States
Mel Reynolds
Harvey
David Johnson
U.S
Reynolds
D-Chicago
Clinton
Country Club Hills
Harvey, Markham
Ford Heights
Bar
Matteson
Dale Graham
Order of Police
Mike Halpin
Homeless reflections and a regional shelter plan
A writer recalls a January morning among a group of young homeless men, challenging stereotypes and urging local action. He outlines current shelters PADS and a proposed $1 monthly water bill check-off to fund a regional facility for up to 100 homeless people daily, while noting potential hurdles and hopes for a workable solution.
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America
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
SSMMA
Harvey
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Homewood
Hazel Crest
Flossmoor
Olympia
Bloom High School referendum sparks letters on funding and futures
In a pair of letters readers urge support for a March referendum to preserve activities at Bloom High School including yearbooks and sports. They warn cuts would harm scholarships, student growth, and community pride, urging voters to invest in youth and education.
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Bloom High School
Bloom
Winnie
Crete
Willard Wood Park Center
Winnie Easterday
Peanuts Tax Talk Sparks Calculator Confusion
A reader cites a politicians claim of a 42 percent tax rise while noting state income tax would climb from 3 percent to 4.266 percent. The writer argues the rate remains low and likens the change to four and a quarter cents per $100, asserting peanuts.
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Jean Jackson Park Forest
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