Endorsements guide Illinois county races before March primary
The Star backs Joe Moore for clerk of the Circuit Court and MWRC President Terrence O'Brien James Harris and Martin A. Sandoval for MWRC seats. It also favors Peter Flynn in 3rd Subcircuit, Mitchell Ware in 15th, John Doody in 15th, Jeff Tomczak for Will County state's attorney and Steve Weber for Will County auditor. William J. Ferguson is preferred for Will County coroner.
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Joe Moore
Chicago
David Orr
Moore
Dorothy A. Brown
Patricia Young
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Patrick J. Levar
Nancy F. Mynard
Recorder of Deeds
State
Metropolitan Water Reclamation Board
MWRC
Terrence O’brien
Harry “Bus” Yourell
James Harris
Martin A. Sandoval
GOP
Cook County
Peter Flynn
Worth Township
Calumet Township
Illinois Supreme Court
Flynn
Plan
Olympia Fields
Illinois Bar
Women’s Bar
Flossmoor
Mitchell Ware
John Doody
Homewood
Ware
Illinois Bar Association
Doody
State House
Will County
Jeff Tomczak
James Glasgow
Tomcczak
Joshua
Steger
Steve Weber
Mokena
Lincoln Way High School
Lewis University
Dave Donahue
William J. Ferguson
Joliet
Patrick K. O’neil
Park Forest Trustees Race Focuses on Unity and Development
In Park Forest March 21 voters will choose two of three candidates for village trustees. Incumbents Dill ard and Campbell receive support for a board leaning toward Village President Ostenburg, aiming for united problem solving. Patterson is viewed as obstructionist by supporters of Dill ard and Campbell.
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Park Forest
John Ostenburg
Ostenburg
Bonita Dillard
Steve Campbell
Bill Patterson
Dillard
Campbell
Early March Warmth Sparks Debate On Climate Shift
A sunny stretch in the Midwest brings 70 degree days and budding forsythia while observers note drought like conditions and potential shifts in global warming trends. Forest preserves manager Dave Mauger cautions against rushing conclusions despite milder winters and drier springs.
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Sand Ridge
Munz
Dave Mauger
Will County Forest Preserve
Mauger
Pilcher Park
Joliet
Jerry Olson
Olson
Letters to the Editor on Peotone airport project
George Ochsenfeld of STAND argues against reviving the Peotone airport. He cites questionable ITS and FAA support, regional opposition, and the belief that Gary/Chicago and Midway sized facilities suffice. He urges focusing resources on proven economic development instead.
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Peotone
Illinois Department of Transportation
O’hare
Gary/Chicago
Midway
Chicago
Daley
Indiana
Gary
FAA
U.S
Freedom of information costs should reflect actual government costs
The writer argues FOIA costs fall on taxpayers and that requesters should pay reasonable costs. They note FOIA allows only reproduction costs and exclude search or review, but standard fees and potential for high search costs threaten government budgets and taxpayer subsidies. They urge legislative linkage of information costs to incurred providing costs.
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FOIA
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Sand Ridge Nature Center
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