Editorial urges Democrat candidates for city seats in Chicago Heights
A letter advocates voting for Angelo Sam Ciambrone for mayor of Chicago Heights and Steve Campbell for Park Forest village trustee. It criticizes machine politics, praises Ciambrone as corrupt-free and independent, and credits Campbell for community involvement and initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Angelo
Sam) Ciambrone
Sam Ciambrone
Marvin L. Jurgerson
Steve Campbell
Park Forest
Steve
Berry Dedication Letter Praises Rich East Principal
Park Forest residents Bob and Lynne Hostetter defend Brian Berry, principal of Rich East High School, praising his dedication to students amid a misappropriation funds controversy at High School District 227. The writers state they know Berry well and express appreciation without judging guilt or innocence.
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Brian Berry
Rich East High School
Rich East
Park Forest
Mr. Berry
Bob
Lynne Hostetter
Thanks to Joan Summit in Sen DeAngelis Office
Linda Darabaris of Richton Park expresses gratitude to Joan Summit for helping resolve a problem after her mother contacted the senator's staff. Joan's prompt action led to a swift resolution, and the writer credits the effective assistance to Joan’s work for the office.
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Joan
Summit
Sen. DeAngelis
Linda Darabaris
Richton Park
Plea to Rob Longnecker Amid Planned Release
A Park Forest resident pleads against the June 28 release of convicted burglar and stalker Rob Longnecker. The author laments the Prisoner Review Board’s decision and asks Rob not to return, citing threats to his ex wife and years of abuse.
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Rob Longnecker
Rob
Park Forest
Letter from Park Forest resident to Donald Rubins
A Park Forest resident asserts concern for Ann and the kids and offers to watch over them. The author states Donald M. Rubins is not welcome and urges him to enjoy his freedom from prison while the town gains freedom from him.
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Ann
Kkids
Park Forest
Former Judge Schneider rejects plea in favor of trial
Former Will County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Schneider pulled out of a last minute plea and will stand trial on ticket tapping charges. Grundy County Associate Judge Paul Root scheduled June 5 and June 12 trials, each about a week, after prosecutors said the plea was aborted five minutes before court. Assistant State's Attorney Doug DeBoer expressed surprise, noting the reversal left no plea agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Patricia Schneider
Schneider
Grundy County
Paul Root
Illinois Supreme Court
Doug DeBoer
DeBoer
Judge denies bid to halt arrests at Lansing strip club
A federal judge refused an emergency restraining order by Thee Body Shoppe owners to stop village police from arresting dancers. The ruling cites a pending state case against dancer Melinda Clausen charged with obscenity for dancing naked on stage and missing a court appearance.
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Lansing
Village
U.S. District Court
Charles Norgle
Thee Body Shoppe
Torrence Ave
Melinda Clausen
University Park
Clausen
Cook County
Markham
Norgle
Thee
Illinois airport near Peotone eyed for land buys next year
IDOT weighs land acquisition options for a possible international airport near Peotone amid airline opposition and pending federal support. Plans show land purchases ranging from buyouts of willing sellers to acquiring all 20 000 acres, with costs estimated at 150 million dollars and contingent on airline commitments.
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Mlinois
Peotone
Offi
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Bob Yorkid
York
York Id
Construction halted on wood-burning power plant site near Chicago Heights
Illinois Wood Energy Partners began work at State Street and Route 30 without a Cook County building permit. A Polsky Energy Kenetech joint venture said the brief hours of work were to comply with an air permit due to expire April 8. County officials stopped activity after confirming the missing permit.
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Chicago Heights
Illinois Wood Energy Partners
State Street
Route 30
Cook County
Polsky Energy Corp
Kenetech Energy Systems
Donald Wlodarski
Bill Nielsen
Polsky Energy Corporation
Chicago Heights Mayoral Hopeful Attacks Opponents Tax Plans
Mayor candidate Douglas Troiani targets Angelo Ciambrone over charges against administration and United Citizens Party. Ciambrone pledges tax cuts versus tax caps, while rival James Fares leads the United Citizens. Troiani accuses current city workers of political duties on city time and says Ciambrone offers no concrete tax plan or budget hearing participation in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Douglas ‘Troiani
Angelo “Sam” Ciambrone
United Citizens Party
Youth Task Force Recommends Village Youth Commission
After a year studying needs of local youths, Park Forest Youth Task Force presented its recommendations to the Village Board. Led by Jim Beckwith and Cosima Dean, the 32 member, multiracial group urged a permanent Youth Commission under the Village Board, plus semi annual youth forums and a village youth worker. They also proposed parenting classes mentoring conflict resolution and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Forest
Jim Beckwith
Cosima Dean
Alicia McCray
Bremen district seeks 1.10 tax hike to protect schools
Bremen High School District 228 requests voter approval in April for a 1.10 increase per 100 of assessed value to sustain programs for about 4,900 students. Campaign under Secure Our Investment unites Bremen Oak Forest Hillcrest and Tinley Park staff parents and students. if rejected, officials warn of possible cuts and a redo in November.
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Bremen High
Bremen
Oak Forest
Hillcrest
Tinley Park
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