Congress votes on assault weapons ban repeal clash
The debate centers on gun rights and crime prevention as Congress weighs repealing the assault weapons ban. Reps Lipinski Rush Jackson Jr and Fawell oppose repeal while Rep Weller supports it, citing tougher penalties and Second Amendment support amid NRA presence in his district.
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Chicago
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Jesse Jackson Jr
Harris Fawell
Naperville
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Sun-Times
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Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Congressional Shootout sparks GOP Dem duel at range
The Great Congressional Shootout is set for May 6 at Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Range with the NRA and manufacturers backing. Rep. Bill Brewster leads the Democrats with spokesman confirming clay targets and live ammunition, while Rep. Duke Cunningham heads the GOP. No Illinois or local participants announced.
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Bess Berrigan
Capitol Hill
Bill Brewster
D-Okla
Brewster
Duke Cunningham
K-Calif
Bears star helps fund drive at Chicago Heights fundraiser
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Chris Zorich headlined the Chicago Heights Police Department dinner dance raising over 15000 dollars to send 36 Heights youngsters to White Pines Ranch in Oregon Illinois. He highlighted a reformed gang member whose education received 20000 dollars, praising community support and youth potential. Local officials and police attended in support of the event.
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Chicago Heights
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Lucky Heights
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Fawells plan to ease health insurance faces House approval
End of March Bytes notes plan to provide cheaper health coverage for millions in small businesses cleared by the House on Thursday. The item also mentions Sen Salvi not returning calls, a Chicago Heights gala, a Dolton mayor bid rumor, and a name change note from a reader.
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US Senate
Outer Space
Chicago Heights Park District
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Elks Lodge
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D-Dolton
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Homewood
Eder
Bob Dole
March rally in Springtown draws 2000 to 5000 participants
Star reporter Bill Schwingel covers a Springtown march that drew an estimated 2,000 to 5,000 people. Organizers Marcelle Gundlach and Mike Turay call it a success while Chicago Democrats used the event to attack GOP plans. They urged voting out Republicans in November but offered no concrete policies if Democrats regain the Legislature. Republican Senate President James Pate Philip blocked Gov. Edgar's education funding amendment, a move locals say would not aid Bloom District 206.
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Springtown
Marcelle Gundlach
Mike Turay
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Philip
Wood Dale
Jim Edgar
Bloom District 206
Salvi campaign attacks Peotone airport opposition
Karl J Maurer coordinator 1th Congressional District writes to defend Al Salvi against Myra Eders column about Peotone airport. He accuses the Star of misrepresenting Salvi and asserts the third airport would be funded by private enterprise, not taxes.
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Karl Marx
John Keynes
Karl J. Maurer
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DeAngelis
Accure
Front page photo critique of Bloom High School referendum
A Chicago Heights reader railing against a March 14 Chicago Heights Star front page image showing students with whipped cream pies amid Bloom High School District 206 tax referendum coverage. The letter condemns sensationalism and urges emphasizing student achievement to sway voters.
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Bloom High
Bloom
Bloom High School
Graham
Crete-Monee School District Support Letter
Karlene Hubbard of Monee argues for continued funding in Crete-Monee schools, praising teachers and staff as caring and capable despite financial limits. She cites Principal Lea’s data on student success and urges district residents to stay involved financially and civically to sustain excellence for local youth.
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Monee
IBM
Prentiss
Lea
Karlene Hubbard
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