Homewood Flossmoor Park District land purchase critic
Letter writer Shirley Blum criticizes the Homewood Flossmoor Park District for seeking tax money to buy land, arguing it will raise taxes, reduce green space, jeopardize tax rolls, and harm downtown Homewood. She urges residents to oppose the referendum and remain in the community she loves.
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Homewood Baseball Inc Backs Open Lands Tax Referendum
Baseball Inc urges Homewood Flossmoor residents to vote yes on March 17 as it marks 47 years of community involvement supporting parks and open spaces. The group highlights parks for leisure, youth and adult programs, and street-level life in the suburb.
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No to adding park district land to tax rolls
A letter urges Homewood Flossmoor Park District to stop acquiring property for green space arguing it raises taxes, hurts school funding, and reduces the tax base. The writer notes added costs for development and staff, questions benefits to schools, and calls for a decisive no at the polls.
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Band donors enrich Chicago Heights school music program
Sgt. Gary Miller of the Chicago Heights Police Department donated two alto saxophones for the student band. Rene Sanchez, former District 170 board member and noted musician, contributed a beautiful organ to enhance the music program. The gifts will expand opportunities for students to perform and study music under Dr. Dorothy Helsel, superintendent, and Paul Graham, program coordinator.
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Black History Month letter and school referendum stance
A February letter heavily criticizing oppression and praise for nonviolent protest in Black History Month contrasts with a second part endorsing Rich Township High School District 227's March 17 education fund referendum. It argues for an 80 cent district tax increase, about $50 yearly on a $100,000 home, to support debt relief and quality schooling.
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Rita Guritz for Park Forest Village trustee
A neighbor endorses Rita Guritz for village trustee citing her listening style, preparation, and knowledge of Park Forest issues. The writer highlights her focus on family, future needs of young families, and a hopeful view of the community.
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Oppose Peotone Airport Boondoggle Says Letter to Editor
The Star letter cites reasons against Peotone Airport as a bad idea. It argues O'Hare's success relied on jet technology and proximity, notes Peotone’s non suburban location, warns Illinois taxpayers will bear impact, and urges voters to choose leaders who oppose the project.
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Matteson Sauk PTO Sock Hop Thanks Community
The Matteson Sauk PTO thanks the community and participating families for making the Family Night Sock Hop a great success. Gratitude is extended to volunteers, families, and local merchants Baskin Robbins Bocce's Chuckie Cheese Dairy Queen Hair Works Family Video Fazolis Homewood Flossmoor Ice Arena Olympic Skate World Seven Eleven and Zulanas Distributors for their support.
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Didrickson mulls gun issue in Illinois senate bid
Republican U S Senate hopeful Loleta Didrickson clashes with rival Peter Fitzgerald over handgun policy. Fitzgerald supports concealed carry while Didrickson opposes. Didrickson touts public support on gun control as she campaigns with ads contrasting her stance with Moseley Braun and Fitzgerald. A march rally in Tinley Park invites supporters.
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Chicago
Democratic push on constitutional amend to merge treasurer role
Springtown notes a map of candidates and parties showing Kevin McCarthy of Orland Park backing a proposed constitutional amendment to combine treasurer and comptroller offices. Republicans Judy Topinka and Didrickson support the consolidation, along with GOP hopefuls Seigle and Lauren. Democrats McLaughlin Geneva and Hynes oppose the plan. A separate slate cites date rape drugs as weapons. Deb Halvorson introduced ovarian cancer awareness bill. Anne Zickus seeks to classify community police volunteers as on duty officers.
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Palos Park
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LaGrange
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D-Crete
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R-Palos Hills
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