Rostenkowski Fate Rumors Stir Chicago Politicians
Speculation swirls around Rep. Dan Rostenkowski's status as the deadline nears with Chicago figures weighing potential impact. Freshman Mel Reynolds and Lipinski spokesman Chris Tebo declined to comment while Gov. Jim Edgar and Rep. Harris Fowell offered cautious perspectives on Illinois losing its Ways and Means chair and potential effects on national policy.
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Chicago
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Mel Reynolds
Rusty
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Chris Tebo
William O. Lipinski
Ways and Means Committee
Illinois
Jim Edgar
South Holland Business Association
Rostenkowski
U.S
Harris Fowell
Naperville
Fawell
Bloom Township Dem Committeeman Criticizes Dieringer Budget Stance
Bloom Township official Terry Matthews blasted Highway Commissioner Charles Dieringer as an embarrassment to the party during budget talks. He said Dieringer’s stance has damaged the Democratic image in the Republican stronghold and demanded funds he believes exceed need. Matthews also backs GOP nominee Victor Villarreal to replace resigning trustee Fritz Nehnevay with Supervisor Robert Grossi’s support.
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Terry Matthews
Charles Dieringer
Matthews
Dieringer
Democratic Party
Bloom Demos
Victor Villarreal
Robert “Bob” Grossi
GOP
Fritz Nehnevay
Thurgood Marshall Memorial Freeway Blocked in Senate
Sen. Bill Shaw said the proposal to name I 57 from Chicago to Cairo the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Freeway was blocked in the Senate Executive Committee. He noted Republicans refused to call it and pointed out the House had already approved the resolution after earlier testimony.
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Cook County Hospital expansion hailed by local officials
County Commissioner Gooley backs a 464 bed Cook County Hospital plan as a done deal amid a Lynwood fundraiser for Mayor Bud Fleming. Fleming praises County Hospital trauma and burn units while planning to challenge Democratic supervisor Joan Murphy in November.
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Robert Gooley
Homewood
Gooley
Bytes
Lynwood
Barclay “Bud” Fleming
GOP
Politico chatter roils Chicago area campus events
U S Rep Bobby Bush and exiled Haitian President Aristide speak on Haiti's political future at the University of Chicago. Richard Murphy is named 19th Ward GOP committeeman while Manny Hoffman extends as State Labor Relations Board chair. Governors State University to honor David Broder and Carol Moseley Braun.
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Bobby Bush
SoHo
State Senate Executive Committee
O'Hare
Third Airport Alliance
Ed Paesel
Aldo DeAngelis
Governors State University
David Broder
Carol Moseley- Braun
U.S. Postal Service
Fund-raisers pickup for June events noted
Citizens for legislative wishful Jack O Connor hosts fete on June 3 with a contact number 423 3500. Post primary reception for Commissioner John Stroger set for June 6 with (312) 874 3300. Assistant business editor Karen Caffarini and staff reporter Bill Schingel contributed to this column.
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Jack O’connor
Call
John Stroger
Karen Caffarini
Bill Schingel
South Suburban Hospital Seeks Affiliation With EHS System
South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest eyes an affiliation with EHS Health Care System as a strategy to survive in a saturated market. Mike Krivich notes reform and shorter hospital stays push hospitals toward consolidation.
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Hazel Crest
EHS
Mike Krivich
South Suburban Hospital
Beta, Harvey in renewed clash over city ordinances
Dr. Robert Ellis of Beta Christian Ministries, arrested by Harvey police for theft of services and operating a business without a license on May 18, amid a legal fight. He filed a federal RICO suit alleging city conspiracy and potential triple damages up to 500 million, while denying wrongdoing. He runs a university church and leases space at 154th Street and Dixie Highway.
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Beta Christian Ministries
Harvey
Robert Ellis
Ellis
Bauer Buick
154Th Street
Dixie Highway
Township Buys Property Near Hall Golf Course
The Bloom Township Board approved a 2.25 acre land purchase for about 124000 with half to serve the Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course. Supervisor Robert Grossi said the site will hold a township garage and provide access for the golf course while not being given away.
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Bloom Township
Chicago Heights Park District
Halsted St
Robert Grossi
Chicago Heights
John Costabile
Grossi
Crete's crash triangle among top danger spots
Investigator John Enochs notes Crete's crash triangle at I-394 intersections with Steger and Richton Roads with May accidents marking the danger. He calls the Steger Road stretch the worst, citing dips hills and driveways increasing risk.
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Steger Road
Richton Road
State Street
John Enochs
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