Matteson Uses PR Push to Promote Racial Diversity
Editorial examines Matteson’s public relations drive to attract white home buyers while preserving racial balance. It notes a 43 percent African American population in 1990, warns overreach could spark resegregation, and highlights the town’s assets, schools, and a Task Force effort to keep the community inclusive through careful planning.
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Matteson
Chicago
Matteson Quality of Life Task Force
Ralph Coglianese
State lawmakers balk at scrapping free state scholarships
A reform bid to end tutorless state scholarships died in the Senate as most lawmakers resisted giving up a 90 year old perk. Only Aldo DeAngelis favored ending the program which costs universities millions yearly. Critics say waivers lack criteria and aid political backers or relatives, with no disclosure of recipients.
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Senate
Harry “Babe” Woodyard
Chrisman
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
William F. Mahar
Borland Park
Patrick O'Malley
R-Palos Park
Thomas Dunn
Odolie
Robert Raia
Chicago
Illinois House advances plan for airport authority control
State Rep. Phil Novak denounces a bill advancing to create a Republican controlled airport authority with power over O'Hare Midway and a future Peotone site, calling it blackmail and a raw power grab.
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Chicago
Phil Novak
Illinois
House of Representatives
O'Hare
Midway
Peotone
Letter to the Editor from University Park criticizes CCC actions
Donna T. Dettbarn of the University Park Educational Advisory Commission urges residents to see through the Concerned Citizens Committee’s claims of victory. She cites past efforts to address discriminatory practices in Crete-Monee 2010 School District and notes recent legal steps, including district voting reforms and potential tax measures to refurbish Deer Creek Junior High, while warning against political posturing.
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Concerned Citizens Committee of
University Park
CCC
Village Board of Trustees
Crete- Monee 2010
Deer Creek Junior High
Deer Creek
Educational Advisory Commission
Donna T. Dettbarn
University Park Educational Advisory Commissi
Taxing inequities spark Will Crete Steger protests in Will County
Read as a community letter bundle, residents in Will County Crete Steger demand tax relief and political action on Cook County caps and collar county exemptions. The piece cites four-year waits, doubled taxes in overlapping districts, calls for voter pressure, and criticism of village officials and Open Meetings Act and FOIA issues. It highlights calls for hearings, referenda, and public reform.
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Kaitos
Cook County
Chicago
Edgar
Collar
Will County
Crete
Steger
Grote Township
Will
Kathy Hannon
Louis
Sherman
Franklin
Burkey
Perez thanks backers for Chicago Heights bid
Francisco Perez thanks 2nd Ward voters in Chicago Heights for supporting his primary win on February 28 and advancing to the April 4 general election. He praises the Renaissance Party for ballot access and outlines a shared vision to improve city life and engage diverse residents ahead of the April 14 alderman race.
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2Nd Ward
Chicago Heights
Renaissance Party
Francisco Perez
Mangialardi Criticizes Fairness After Officer Scandal
Daniel Tomas of Chicago Heights voices frustration that Sam Mangialardi and other officers faced light penalties for costly mistakes while the broader government action focused on one individual. He urges balanced accountability and asks for positive coverage amid back taxes paid.
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Chicago Heights
Sam Mangialardi
Mr. Mangialaras
Daniel Tomas
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