Senator Simon Stumps for Durbin at Flossmoor Fundraiser
U S Senator Paul Simon appeared in Flossmoor to back Democratic Senate candidate Dick Durbin before about 100 attendees at a brunch. Local Democrats and officials including Marge Friedman Mayor Sol Roche and others attended, while GOP rival Bob Kustra launched a fax campaign as the race narrows.
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Makanda
Flossmoor
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Dick Durbin
Springtown
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Marge Friedman
11Th District
Sol Roche
Angelo
Sam” Ciambrone
Anthony Scariano
Henry X. Dietch
Ted
Joan Krengel
Justice Scariano to retire from Illinois bench at 75
Chicago Heights native Justice Scariano says he will step down from the state appellate seat in December due to mandatory retirement at age 75. The 78-year-old jurist notes he can finish his term but cannot run again and plans to travel with his wife Leah to Italy Israel and Egypt after leaving the bench.
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White House
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Will County GOP undecided on county exec candidates
Suzi Wiberg secretary of the Will County Republican Central Committee says no endorsements have been made for county office. A selection committee only offered recommendations to the Central Committee creating confusion about the county executive race. Local GOP groups reportedly back Ron Svara and Paul Stec while remarks reference Pat Buchanan and Phil Gramm.
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Will County
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Central Committee
Ron Svara
Homer T Ower
Paul Stec
Frankfort
Phil Gramm
Myra
Henry V
Bedr
France
Phil
Michael Mayer
Matteson
GOP
Pat Buchanan
March primary rumor mill stirs Illinois politics
In Chicago area politics notes, Sen. Bob Dole tops weekly counts with 19 votes. Dole may clinch by March 13 Chicago stop. Manny Hoffman, Cook County GOP chief, notes Dole nomination should seal by then. Calls foster election volunteer needs, fund-raisers, and spring events.
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A-Kansas
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Manny
David Orr
U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Clem Balanoff
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Balanoff
Jerry
Cleister
Frank Burkey
Marv Luzenga
Springtown
Letter to Editor Criticizes Bloom Trail Conduct and Tax Referendum
A reader protests hiding Cheri Cunningham's Feb 25 letter about discipline at Bloom Trail. The letter links unruly student and parent behavior to opposition to a District 206 tax increase, arguing tax dollars should not fund a forum where people act like animals.
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Cheri Cunningham
District 206
Farerai
Bloom Trail
Cunningham
Unfunded Mandates Constitutional Amendment SJRCA 76 urged
An editorial urges Illinois lawmakers to support SJRCA 76 to limit state imposed unfunded mandates. It argues mandates shift costs to local governments and raise taxes, reducing local accountability. The piece calls residents to contact State Representative John Phil Novak, 85th District, 2054 L Stratton Building.
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General Assembly
John “Phil” Novak
85Th Representative
L. Stratton Building
Bloom Township Tax Funds Questioned Over Use
E Kiepura Steger argues that Bloom Township should demonstrate responsible use of additional tax money before receiving further funding, urging scrutiny of budget practices and accountability.
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Bloom Township
Passage request for SIRCA 76 to Sen Tom Dunn in Illinois
Springfield residents urge support for SIRCA 76 directed to The Honorable Tom Dunn State Senator 43rd Legislative District 900 G State House Springfield calling for swift passage and action on the measure.
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Springfield
Tom Dunn
State House
Giglio Faces 79th District Battle Amid Party Conflicts
Voters in the 79th District Bloom and Thornton Township face a mayoral style contest as Frank Giglio, son of the Thornton leader and former Madigan whip, seeks the Democratic nomination while Bob Ryan Jr. runs as a Democrat independent of party bosses. The campaign hints at party ties and power plays shaping ballots.
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Thornton
Mike Madigan
Frank Giglio
Mike Giglio
Bob Ryan Jr
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