Illinois Electric Rates Drop 15 Percent Aug 1
State officials announce a 15 percent decrease in electric rates effective August 1 as part of ongoing deregulation changes. Representative Phil Novak and Senator William Mahar lead a panel guiding the dereg process, with additional measures under review. Comptroller Loleta Didrickson offers a simplified overview in the Fiscal Focus newsletter available online at www.comptroller.state.il.as.
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Poshard Faces Pressure Over Peotone Airport Plan
Area mayors and business leaders express frustration with Glenn Poshard's stance opposing Peotone airport development. A May 1 meeting with Poshard failed to ease tensions as Daley Lipinski and Madigan are cited as anti-Proton forces. Welch and others withhold endorsement unless neutrality or support is shown.
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Kustra’s farewell at PSC leads to new IEU president
Prairie State College President E Tim Lightfield praised Bob Kustra as he stepped down as Illinois Board of Higher Education chairman. Jerome Blakemore, Ford Heights native and John Marshall Law School graduate, named successor. Blakemore previously led a study on affordability of higher education.
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Loleta Denies Chicago Alderman Bid Rumors
Loleta spokesman Ed Marshall called reports that Loleta eyeing Chicago Alderman Burton Natarus seat fabrications. She vowed on election night not to seek office again and to finish her comptroller term while retiring a $280,000 campaign debt.
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In defense of tax increment financing in Illinois
Grace Bazylewski outlines TIF as a tool for redevelopment and stable funding for schools and communities. She argues critics misjudge long term risks and stresses municipal commitment, joint review boards, and targeted use of revenues. The piece defends TIF as essential for aging suburbs to attract investment and raise property values.
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Political and social notes from Homewood scene and DC visit
Homewood resident Jim Adducci, a Chicago attorney, attends the White House and will again serve on Illinois’ Democratic National Committee National Lawyers Council in a purely volunteer role. Judy Baar Topinka christens a Navy Pier cruise ship May 29 as she eyes spending concerns and faces Dan McLaughlin in November. A Cancer Support Center dinner theater, with Tony LaBriola, featured local pols and cancer survivor AG Jim Ryan. City Club honor Gary Chico and noting other local figures. A funder for Pam Woodward’s Senate bid features Terry Steeze at Silver Lake Country Club.
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Park Pride Day volunteers praised for park cleanup
Homewood Flossmoor Park District lauds hundreds of volunteers who joined the 12th Park Pride Day on May 2. They cleaned, weeded, mulched and planted, helping the parks look ready for summer.
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Infant Welfare thanks for Josefina Montoya event in Flossmoor
The Flossmoor Junior Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago publicly thanks many community members for supporting a two day Josefina Montoya event featuring an on screen show crafts and treats. Supporters include Craig Stern Rogers Hollands Jewelers John Ladowicz Heritage Olympia Bank Geri Marc Melyon Autumn Leaves Books JoAnn Mathews Star Publications Lorena Valles Nueva Vista Group Eddie Storako Kevin Brow and Parker Junior High NJHS. Event co chairs Susan Jenner and Diana Kitchell express gratitude on behalf of beneficiary children.
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