Regional News Bus board makeup stalls black representation
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association rejected a plan to place Markham Mayor Evans Miller on a waiting list for Pace board seats. Lynwood Mayor Bud Fleming was approved for a four year Pace board seat, with Sherman and Miller omitted from the list. Miller criticized lack of black representation among Pace board members.
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Letters Panici honest ethical defense for Chicago Heights mayor
Wallace Solum, attorney, urges readers to defend Charles Panici a longtime Chicago Heights mayor amid negative publicity. He asserts Panici is honest and influential citing past support, asks letters to The Star editor to aid his cause, and notes Panici hosted visits from Reagan and Thompson.
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Hike teacher pension plan urged in Illinois public letter
A reader urges passage of legislation to raise the minimum TRS pension to 750 per month for 30 years of service, arguing many retirees lack Social Security, faced inflation, and live on small pensions despite 35 to 50 years of teaching. The letter also criticizes local Democratic organization dynamics in Bloom Township and calls for stronger party leadership.
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Compost dispute over Sauk Village compost site concerns
A Sauk Village dispute centers on Chicago Recycling Co. seeking a special use permit for an organic compost site. Critics cite residential impact, time notice discrepancies at zoning meetings, petitions opposing, and past local resolutions against composting activities, questioning location and process.
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Surge ushers in Democratic gains in South Suburbs
In Bloom Crete and Rich Townships Democrats won key posts breaking decades of Republican control. Bloom will seat a township trustee and road commissioner while Crete appoints a township trustee and town clerk. Rich Township will have a Democrat as supervisor and two as trustees. The speaker praises cross party cooperation and calls for honest government.
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Political clash over Bloom Township candidate drives
Doug Price criticizes the Bloom Township Democratic Organization effort to elect township candidates. He cites Ostenburg campaigns as examples of external funds and volunteers influencing local races.
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Thornton district trims historic Indian Boundary Line logo
Dismayed residents note that Thornton Township School District 205 removed the northwest barbed section of the original logo. They argue the change erases the historic Indian Boundary Line along the Illinois Michigan Canal heritage, despite the canal’s limited economic impact.
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Best Little Town East Hazel Crest Village President Brown Victory
Thomas A Brown thanks supporters after re election as East Hazel Crest village president on April 20. He pledges to serve the village with its best interests, thanks his wife Virginia, and urges unity to improve the town.
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Matteson Winners Thanking Voters and Supporters
The statement from Mark Stricker Hubert Ray Evans Nancy Dominik Emmanuel Imoukhuede and Henry Junge thanks Matteson voters and workers who supported the coalition. Elected leaders pledge to maintain faith and confidence over the next four years while keeping Matteson a premier place to live, shop, and work.
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Mark Stricker Hubert Ray Evans
Nancy Dominik
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Henry Junge Matteson
Crete Voter Thanks After April 20 Election
Pless thanks Crete voters for studying issues and voting on April 20. He notes four taxing bodies levy taxes yearly, expresses appreciation for supporters, and credits Bill Welton for long hours and courage in facing tough issues.
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Richton Park village trustee thanks supporters and invites participation
The message thanks Richton Park voters for their support in the recent election and pledges to do their best as village representative. They also thank family and friends for campaign efforts and invite residents to attend board meetings, emphasizing that participation enhances effectiveness.
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