Voters approve high school tax hike in District 227
Voters in Iuen Township District 227 approve an 80 cent education fund levy raise, boosting the tax rate from 1.87 to 2.67 per 100 of equalized value. The measure, winning 4,347 to 3,830, aims to erase a 3.5 million dollar deficit and reduce debt in the bond and interest fund, with about $50 yearly cost for a 100,000 dollar home. Community members, officials, and students voiced support, highlighting strengthened programs and academies.
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Brian Knut
Rich Central
Knutson
Olympia Fields Village
al Riley
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Richton Park to adopt year round tree branch pickup plan
Richton Park board approves a six month trial of a tree branch pickup program with 93 homes served. Public Works Director Mike Conley reports favorable results and cost estimates, urging adoption as a normal policy amid snowstorm tree losses and village goals for 1998.
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Mike Conley
Conley
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Rudy Banovich
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Richton Park
Matteson names new police commander Robert Park
Sgt Robert Park was appointed the new commander of the Matteson Police Department at a village board meeting. He serves as a Mokena resident and thanked the administration for the honor. Chief Lawrence Burnson noted six sergeants applied, with three advanced after a 12 question management style test.
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Mueller wins chance to face Weller for U S House seat
Mueller defeats Steve Barach in the 11th District Democratic primary with 96 percent of precincts reporting. He collects 19,798 votes or 62 percent to Barach’s 12,375 or 38 percent, and will oppose incumbent Republican Jerry Weller in November. Mueller plans to stay as New Lenox trustee during the campaign.
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Scully Defeats Maynard to Claim 80th District Nomination
State Rep. George Scully D-Flossmoor won the 80th House District Democratic primary, defeating Michael Maynard of Crete by about a 4 to 1 margin in Cook County. Scully advances to the November race against GOP hopeful Andrew Qunell of Steger, aiming to help Democrats hold the Illinois House while Republicans seek a reclaimed seat.
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Flossmoor
Michael Maynard
Scully
Andrew Qunell
Steger
Illinois
Maynard
Crete
Cook County
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