Residents demand answers over bike path and board conduct
Citizens in Matteson criticize Trustee Perry and President Stricker for blocking questions about a proposed hike bike path, calling for media scrutiny and accountability. The letter also recounts a Homewood zoning board denial of a personal garage addition, arguing bureaucrats deny individual rights and urging a reversal.
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Matteson
Michael Perry
Perry
Mark Stricker
Mr. Stricker
Stricker
Applewood
Oakwood
Butterfield Place
Old Matteson
Creekside
Homewood Zoning Board
Homewood Village Board
Zoning Board Four
Democrats clash with Edgar ally over Illinois GOP gains
Lloyd Betourney, a Matteson political consultant, challenges Gov. Jim Edgar’s claim that GOP control would benefit Illinois. He accuses the GOP of harming education under Senate Leader James Philip and notes Edgar’s assault weapons bill was dropped. Netsch campaigns in Chicago Heights ahead of Nov. 8.
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Jim Edgar
GOP
Repubs
Illinois
Lloyd Betourney
Matteson
Edgar
Betourney
Senate
James
Pate
Philip
House
Dawn Clark Netsch
Chicago Heights
Flashy Chicago Politicos Move Through Local Scene
Former U S Representative Ed Derwinski and Paris Township Trustee Arlene Kasper visit the newsroom amid talk of Kasper challenging for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board. Campaign chatter includes Ed Zabrocki and George McGovern appearances, with local GOP and Democratic figures hosting events and endorsing candidates.
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U.S
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Ed Derwinski
Paris
Arlene Kasper
GOP
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board
Kasper
MWRD
Ed Zabrocki
William O. Lipinski
Nalepa
Repub
Bobby
Rush
Chicago
Washington
Nelson Mandela
Bess Berrigan
L.A
Mandela
Dollie Hessel
Bloom Township
Doug Troiani
Cook County
David Orr
Aurelio
Rich Township
Rich T
Kevin Conlon
Lois Mayer
Reptibs
Manny Hoffman
Prez
John Stroger
Michael Sheahan
Orr
Frank Giglio
Clem Balanoff
John Sheehy
John Ostenburg
Harry “Bus” Yourell
Terry O’brien
Joan Murphy
Claudia Conlon
Deborah Sims
Sam Skinner hosts fund-raiser for Loleta Didrickson in Illinois
At a North Side event hosted by Sam Skinner, Commonwealth Edison president and former Bush aide, Loleta Didrickson is framed as a potential Illinois state comptroller. Christine Todd Whitman praises Didrickson, noting party stakes, while Didrickson’s daughter and Whitman’s sister connect through Washington ties.
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Sam Skinner
Commonwealth Edison
George Bush
U.S
Sam
Honey
North Side
Loleta Didrickson
New Jersey
Christine Todd Whitman
Loleta
Earlean Collins
N.J
Whitman
Didrickson
Abbie
Skinner
Transportation
Beach
Ronald Reagan
Elizabeth Dole
Political fundraisers and forums list in suburban Illinois
A corrected notice lists events for local campaigns including State Rep Sheehy at Banquet Hall Orland Tuesday 7 p.m. Zabrocki fundraiser next night at Calumet Country Club call 633-0377 Adelman’s October Fest Rally at White Fence Farm Romeoville Friday call 301-6687 Southwest Prayer Action Chapter hosts forum October 10 7 30 p.m. Stone Church Palos Heights call 614-7251 O’Connor campaigns from new HQ 4722 W 147th St Midlothian 371-9494 Harris Fowell re election HQ Naperville 225 S Main St 637-0012
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Sheehy
Georgia
Orland
Zabrocki
Calumet Country Club
Will County
Charles “Chuck” Adelman
White Fence Farm
Romeoville
Southwest Prayer
Stone Church
Palos Heights
Jack O’connor
147Th St
Midlothian
U.S
Harris Fowell
Naperville
S. Main St
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Matteson Village Board
Arnie and
Bonita Travis Matteson
Myra Guindon
Wantuck & Sons
Htg & A/C
Palos Area
Orozco & Daughter
Htg
Clg
Mae
Anya
The
Total Look DecOrating Center, Inc
W. 14Th St
Lincoln Hwy
Equity Cash
Beverly Bank
W. 103Rd Street
S. Western Ave
159Th Street
Orland Hills
Nate
S. Cicero Ave
Oak Lawn
FDIC
Beverly Danks
W. Lincoln Hwy
Matteson, IL
Beverly Bank Governors
Quily Gat Eguin
Gredil Joans
175Th & Halsted Street
Homewood
E. 9Th Street Lockport
First National Bank
S. Water Street
Wilmington
Main Street
Braidwood
Ts of Beret
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