Park Forest Voters Eye April 4 Election
Park Forest voters face April 4 with four candidates for president and six for two trustee seats. Endorsed candidates include Alicia McCray for president, Steve Campbell for trustee, with Andrew Gladstone or Clyde Settle as the second trustee choice.
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F. Patrick Kelly
Alicia Rodman McCray
Federal Reserve Bank
Ken Kramer
Ted Kastar
Pat Kelly
Alicia McCray
Steve Campbell
Andrew Gladstone
Clyde Settle
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Settle
Department of Justice
Eastgate
Leave it alone the MWRD needs no overhaul
Illinois lawmakers push for changes to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to end Democratic control, proposing either gubernatorial mayoral appointments or single member districts. The piece argues the district is well run with a AA bond rating and tax limits, urging politicians to leave it alone and rely on the ballot box.
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State House
Senate
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Cook County
MWRD
Chicago
Welch Seeks New Term In Country Club Hills Mayoral Race
Dwight Welch, outspoken and controversial at times, seeks re election as mayor of Country Club Hills. He leads a financially healthy city with about 600 homes under construction and advocates for the southern suburbs through the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association. Supporters praise his effective leadership and push for voting on April 4.
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South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Country Club Hills
Pfiel case shocks suburban readers with two killings
The piece reflects on Steven Pfiel charged with two killings, Hillary Norskog and his brother Roger, and describes newsroom shock, public safety items found at the home, and broader fears about suburban affluence, parenting, and media influence. It contrasts violent crime with everyday suburban life, noting questions about how well families know their children and what constitutes safe communities.
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Piel
Norskog
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Okinawa battle remembered in editor letter and Park Forest ballot action
A reader urges commemoration of the Okinawa campaign and notes the April 4 Park Forest election on extending village trustee terms from three to four years. The letter cites Operation Iceberg’s 83 day campaign ending June 22 1945 with heavy American casualties and Navy losses. It argues four year terms cut costs and improve governance, urging a yes vote.
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Joe Rosenthal
Okinawa
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Army
Navy
Park Forest
Ilinois
Illinois
Henry X. Dietch
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