Flooding fixes urged in Sauk Trail village budget debate
Reeves and Banovich discussed flood and sewer issues in Sauk Trail, citing a need for new drains on north and south sides. A Star article noted a 1982 request for 3 000 to 5 000 dollars in coming budgets for culvert cleaning and repairs as part of addressing flooding. Reeves denied leadership attacks while criticizing opponent claims.
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Bob Burns
Banovich
the Star
Rudolph Banovich
Sauk Trail
Reeves
Village election clash over leadership and image
Banovich accuses Reeves of public attacks and seeks to refocus on the village position. Reeves defends his record on lake water referendum and business attraction, saying he and Bledsoe voted for a voter referendum while noting the motion failed 5-2.
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Banovich
Annerino
Reeves
Rudy
Richton Park trustees discuss low key election forum
Four candidates for three village board seats shared brief opening statements in a quiet forum held Wednesday. Library and District 227 referendum pitches followed, proposing tax levies, education funding, bonds for equipment and auditorium construction, with incumbents stressing continued growth and service upgrades.
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Richton Park Village
Referee Standoff Over Village Refuse Contract Details
The dispute centers on Slager and Schick Ltd. bidding against Star Disposal Service for the Matteson village refuse contract. Trustees faced challenges over experience and bond requirements while Star Disposal and Slager and Schick alternately held or lost the bid amid vetoes, votes, and subsequent legal action.
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Schick
Stricker
Slager and Schick, Ltd
Slager and Schick Ltd
Star Disposal
Matteson
Star Disposal Service Company
Park Forest
Slager and Schick
Daniel Dubruiel
Voters set races and referendums in Matteson Richton Park
Voters will see local contests with unopposed candidates Becky Cioni and William B. Comerford for Richton Park library board and Lois Butler plus Beverly Burke seeking reelection as Matteson and Richton Park clerks. Three Rich Township 227 referendums appear in both towns along with a library levy request and various bond proposals. Librarian Patrick Nevins notes rising library use and pledges a five cent first-year levy increase.
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Park Library
Rich Township High School
James Brandon
Richton Park
Matteson
Lois Butler
Beverly
Richton Park Library Board
Toastmistress club shifts meeting night and venue
The Toastmistress club in Park Forest changes its meeting from Thursday to Wednesday. Meetings will be at Freedom hall art room on the lower level at 8 p.m. Members plan to prepare programs for cable television presentation. For details call 754-7784 or 747-3805.
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Park Forest
Park Forest village president candidates clash late campaign
In Park Forest three candidates vie for village president with incumbent Ronald Bean Zahn and Kastar trading sharp exchanges over campaign brochures and past votes. Zahn defends his record on funding the budget and a trustee pay rise while accusing Kastar of misrepresentation and dirty politics.
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Margaret Seltzner
Park Forest
Dale Zahn
Ted Kastar
Ronald Bean
Zahn
Kastar
Public Service
Bean
Johnny
Threepoint
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Randall Madderom
John Rangel
Adis Arnold
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