Letter writers urge Chicago Heights mayoral vote for Somer
The authors praise District 163 school visits and district initiatives in Park Forest and Chicago Heights. They contrast past community warmth with current corruption and civic apathy, urging readers to vote for Thomas Somer as mayor on April 13 to restore pride and unity in Chicago Heights.
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Chicago Heights
Illinois Street
Thomas
T.J.” Somer
Donald L. Johnson
Bloom Township
Park Forest election set as Kelly seeks four-year term
Patrick Kelly runs for village president in Park Forest on April 13. Voters hear plans from Kelly on Plaza redevelopment and cultural center while noting prior actions to buy downtown parcels, sue developers for code violations, and halt tax drain. Residents urged to attend candidate forums and coffees to stay informed.
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Park Forest
Kelly
Pat Kelly
How to allocate the surplus under Clinton Greenspan plan
Guest columnist James O. Goldsborough argues Keynesian fiscal policy can sustain growth through surpluses and deficits. He critiques Republican critics of Clinton’s Year 2000 budget, notes a long debt rise, and recalls shifts under Reagan, Bush, and the savings and loan crisis impacting tax and spending decisions.
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Clinton
House
Dennis Hastert
Senate Budget Committee
Pete Domenici
House Budget Committee
John Kasich
Hastert
Domenici
Kasich
Reagan
Bush
Clinton Greenspan plan aims to cut debt and shore up Social Security
The piece argues taxpayers underpaid since 1960 and that deficits rose through the 1980s. It credits Clinton and Greenspan with using surpluses to reduce debt and bolster Social Security, proposes buying back government bonds, and urges bipartisan support for using surpluses to cut debt and fund Social Security while weighing tax cuts and program spending.
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Illinois
Clinton
Hastert
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Congress
Greenspan
Domenici
Kasich
Treasury
Kasich Et al
Matteson Sauk PTO hosts Family Night Sock Hop thanks community
The Matteson Sauk PTO expresses gratitude to residents of Matteson Richton Park and participating families students and staff for a successful Family Night Sock Hop. Thanks are extended to local merchants including Arby s Auntie Anne s Aurelio s Chuck E Cheese s Dairy Queen and many others for support.
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Matteson/Sauk PTO
Matteson
Richton Park
Arby’s
Auntie Anne’s
Aurelio’s
Boece’s
Brunch’s
Chicago Dough Co
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Cracker Barrel
Dairy Queen
DMA Magazine
Family Video
Fazoli’s
Gatorade
Hair Works
Humanities
Iceland Cafe
J.N. Michael’s
K-Mart
Katula’s Florist
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Lincoln Mall
L.A
McDonald’s
Nino’s
Old Country Buffet
Olive Garden
Original Cookie Co
Phcaflic Video
Sbarro
Serendipity Crafts & Gifts
Skate Shop
Taco Bell
Wendy’s
Sharon Kodarz
Gail Novak
Endorses Alexander and Ciambrone in Chicago Heights ward race
A resident urges support for Oliver R. Alexander for 3rd Ward alderman and for mayor Angelo Sam Ciambrone in April elections. The letter praises leadership in housing, jobs, and civil rights, highlighting historic hires and community progress under current leadership.
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Oliver R. Alexander
Alexander
Angelo
Sam” Ciambrone
Ciambrone
Chicago Heights
No to Higher Taxes Says Crete Monee District Tax Plan
Michael D Turay of Crete argues against a 32 percent tax rise by Crete Monee School District 2010 amid rising bills from Park Forest Will County and other agencies. He notes declining property values, calls for elected officials to act, and warns against more pay demands while taxpayers face a heavier burden.
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Michael D. Turay
Crete
Crete- Monee
Park Forest
Will County
Turay
Springfield
Not a candidate announces refusal for Homewood Flossmoor Park Board
A resident states she will not run for any office including the Homewood Flossmoor Park District Board. She cites public scrutiny, questioned education, a past community departure, a documented mental illness history since 1979, and past embarrassing acts over twenty years. She notes a forthcoming high school reunion and reflects on personal accountability.
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Homewood
Lioncrest
Richton Park
Denice
Doerfler Family Thanks For Condolences At Homewood
Doerfler family expresses deep gratitude for over 700 cards flowers and visitors at Joseph Doerfler s wake and memorial service. Scott Rick Greg and Gloria Doerfler thank neighbors on Poplar Avenue for kindness and support. Homewood.
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Joseph Doerfler
Poplar Avenue
Scott
Rick
Greg
Gloria Doerfler
Family Homewood
Osco Foodmart liquor license raises downtown concerns
Star reports on a new Osco Foodmart liquor license provoking unease in Park Forest. Officials should tally downtown liquor outlets to assess impact on quality of life beyond tax revenue.
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The
Star
Osco
Park Forest
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