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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1996
Page
8
Intra party clash sees Rep Flora Ciarlo face Olympia Fields Park District Trustee Joe Maun on March 19. The piece critiques Ciarlo for moderate GOP stance on tax caps and funding, urging a clear education funding plan beyond a governor commission.
Harold Murphy, a calm Markham alderman turned state representative, navigates a Republican-controlled Springfield. He sponsored a lottery prize fund bill boosting district schools by 500000 and co sponsored a land swap helping Acme Steel. He faces Ron Cummings in the March 19 Democratic primary for the 30th District, marking a focus on Robbins incinerator preservation and local road and infrastructure projects.
Robert Ryan Jr. faces Michael Giglio offspring Marvin Luzenga unopposed in GOP race. Balthis not seeking re election. Ryan, a three time hopeful, argues the race centers on voter frustration and calls for job growth and education funding shifts. Both favor Bloom High School District 206 tax rate yes, South Suburban Airport as job source, and a move from property to state income tax to aid schools. Giglio backed by Thornton Township Democratic Organization. Calumet City plumbing business ties noted. District covers South Holland to East Hazel Crest and surrounding towns. Ryan emphasizes independence and voter-driven priorities after prior losses.
A collection of reader letters discusses tire and wood burning plants in Ford Heights and Bloom Township, questioning how energy is produced and sold to Commonwealth Edison. The exchange covers taxes, local impact, and the Retail Rate Law, with community members urging or opposing proposed fiscal changes and endorsing candidates.
A reader compliments Prairie State College for a memorable evening of jazz music in the new auditorium. The Orbert Davis sextet delivered energetic solo work with superb technique and musicality, leaving the audience captivated and hopeful for continued arts revival in Chicago Heights.
Letter urges Republican voters to support Flora Ciarlo in the March 19 primary for the 80th District state representative. Ciarlo backed by GOP as best to continue Illinois General Assembly progress including school funding, higher education reform, welfare reform, tax caps, and tort reform, versus a return of Democratic control. George C. Townsend, Park Forest.
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