Chicago Heights mayoral race praised in early letters to editor
In a letter to the editor, Welton Lacefield of Park Forest thanks voters who supported United Citizens and urges continued backing in the April general election. He praises the primary campaign, calls for unity, and promotes Andrew Gladstone as a Park Forest trustee candidate while noting local development and tax concerns.
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United Citizens
Chicago Heights
United Citizens Party
Park Forest
Andrew Gladstone
Andy
Welton Lacefield Park Forest
Face up to change in family values and schooling
The author argues that family values are moribund and society must adapt to women in the workforce, coed schooling, and shifting household roles. Teachers face challenges instilling deportment and responsibility, as schools may need to teach values not covered by curricula. The piece laments the lack of a clear path to guide a new generation.
Swift way to complain about forgotten consumer voice
Consumers are a forgotten species in modern media with fewer reviews of complaints from radio and newspapers. The piece laments the loss of scrutiny on business conduct and notes unscrupulous firms dislike negative publicity.
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Better Business Bureau
FAA studies boost Peotone airport plea amid travel boom
FAA forecast shows strong growth in U S air travel with 555 million passengers in 1994 and an 8 percent rise from 1993. Illinois DOT official Robert York says profits of 2.6 billion for airlines mark a shift from losses toward profitability, supporting a third airport near Peotone.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Peotone
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Robert York
Illinois Department of Transportation
U.S
Tax Referendum At Flossmoor District Faces Budget Cuts
A near full Western Avenue School gym heard district leaders warn of 2.2 million dollars in next year cuts after Feb 28 tax referendum failed by 222 votes. Board President Gail Heim said reductions would include staff and faculty layoffs despite referendum chances. The district mailed a budget reductions document to residents.
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Western Avenue
Flossmoor
Board of Education
Gail Heim
Heim
Amoco Gas Station McDonald’s Carwash Planned at Route 30 Harlem
Georgetown residents remain uneasy as the Frankfort Board approves annexation and rezoning for an Amoco gas station McDonald’s drive through and a carwash at Route 30 and Harlem Avenue. Amoco says construction could start this summer or fall and finish before winter. Residents pressed for a hearing and voiced concerns about being heard.
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Georgetown
Amoco
Frankfort
Tina Venskus
Christ Hospital Pediatric Wing Move Nears Approval
Hearing concluded as Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn moved closer to a 25 million pediatric wing. Officials sought zoning variances while residents complained about staff parking impacts. Commission chairman Quinn Mucker said such complaints recur and planners will vote March 20 before sending to the village board for final action.
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Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn
Planning and Development Commission
Commission
Quinn Mucker
Christ
Village Board of Trustees
Police raid targets Thee Body Shoppe nightclub in Lansing
Lansing officers conducted a weekend raid on Thee Body Shoppe at 17127 S Torrence Ave resulting in arrests of five female dancers a bouncer and the venue owners for obscenity and related offenses. Undercover officers observed nude performances and arrangements for private dances. Charges include obscenity solicitation and public nuisance with all counts misdemeanors.
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S. Torrence Ave
Sherri M. Adams
Hammond
Ind
Korey L. Andrews
Wildwood
Sherrie L. Bloom
Rolling Meadows
Shannon M. Pearson
Glen Ellyn
Heather L. Phelps
Chicago
Christopher Nealon
Midlothian
Seif A. el Sharif
Debbie Diaz
Tinley Park
Lawsuit Alleges Country Club Hills Police Negligence in Fatal Crash
The family of Richard Phillips 34 Chicago sues the Country Club Hills Police Department alleging negligence in the pursuit that led to a fatal crash near 127th Street and Marshfield Avenue Calumet Park. Clifton Wilkes 36 charged with first degree murder for the high speed exit from I 57. City Attorney John Murphey notes the suit targets department conduct.
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Country Club Hills
Richard Phillips
South Calumet Avenue
Chicago
Clifton Wilkes
33Rd St
Wilkes
Interstate 57
127Th Street
Marshfield Avenue
Calumet Park
Phillips
John Murphey
Matteson Village extends vehicle sticker grace period
The Matteson Village Board 4-2 votes to extend current 1994 vehicle stickers until March 30, 1996, delaying a 1995 $15 per vehicle fee. Trustees Backus and Imoukhuede opposed, preferring the fee. Village President Stricker said he would vote no on the extension. The board plans to revisit the fee decision next year amid tight finances.
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Matteson
Patricia Backus
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Mark Stricker
Stricker
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