Opinion letter on district referendum and education funding
A Millikin University senior endorses the District 206 referendum saying it enables opportunities in arts and education. The writer contrasts tax concerns with student success and urges a yes vote on Nov 8. The piece also critiques political mail on capital punishment, arguing it fails to deter crime and is costly.
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Millikin University
Decatur
Millikin
Sigma Tau Delta
Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Languages
District 206
Nanette Elizabeth
Wargo Sauk Village
Flora Ciarlo
Jan Gould for Will County Clerk Opens Satellite Office
Jan Gould, a 25 year plus veteran in office operations, opens a satellite Will County Clerk’s office in eastern Will County to improve accessibility. Bobbie Peterson Beecher endorses Gould for county clerk, urging support for this practical, service-minded official.
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Will
Will County
Jan Gould
Bobbie Peterson Beecher
Reader defends Rep Ostenburg and school funding
A Homewood reader defends Rep Ostenburg against education criticisms, cites Bloom High School mismanagement, and praises his 1992 election impact. The letter also notes Rep Sheehy of Tinley Park for pension protections at Governors State University and urges continued support for Ostenburg.
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State Universities Retirement System
John Sheehy
Tinley Park
Governors State University
Sheehy
Marilyn Thomas Homewood
Bloom District 206 tax rate referendum gains varied support
Several political figures including Chicago Heights Mayor Troiani and Bloom Township officials back the tax hike while no organized opposition is heard. Township Supervisor Grossi urges seniors to support, but Terry Matthews and the Democratic Committee stay neutral. College talks of a separate levy may affect District 206 timing.
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Bloom Township
Chicago Heights
Douglas Troiani
Bloom District 206
Troiani
Robert Grossi
Republican Organization
Grossi
Democratic
Prairie State College
John Dolak
Unincorporated Crete voters weigh rural park district levy
Crete Township residents will decide next Tuesday if the Crete Rural Park District becomes an active taxing body with a proposed tax levy of 10 cents per 100000 of equalized value. Funds would buy land, plan and maintain recreational areas in unincorporated areas.
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Crete
Crete Rural Park
Crete Township
Calumet City Unveils 24 Million Plan For Ginger Ridge
Mayor Jerry Geneva announced a 24 million plan to revitalize the Ginger Ridge complex on Clyde Avenue and Sibley Boulevard. The project partners include New Cities Development Corporation Residential Management Corporation of Chicago and the Illinois Housing Development Authority. The plan reduces the 934-unit site to about 600 units and aims to create a model redevelopment for Calumet City and the region.
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Calumet City
Ginger Ridge
Jerry Geneva
New Cities Development Corporation
Residential Management Corporation of Chicago
Chicago
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Clyde Avenue
Sibley Boulevard
William Goldsmith
New Cities
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Illinois
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Netsch
Ostenburg
Here
John Gacy
Springfield
Law and Order
Bloom High School
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Rep
Republican Gang
John
Bevyscee
Dan Jakuta
Investment Services
Suburban Insurance Resources Agency, Inc
Homewood
Walt’s Foods
W. 183Rd St
Magn
Aaoille Siker
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
FDIC
Mutual
Fidelity
Eneral
Edward Zabrocki
Zabrocki
Patrick Rea
Democratic Party
Thomas DiBernardo
Public Safety Committee
Lincoln Way
Miguel Garcia
Spencer Road
New Lenox
Frankfort
Country Creek
Nelson
Cedar Roads
Ken Aldendorf
Mokena
104Th Avenue
187Th Street
Grassmere
Route 45
LaPorte Road
Brementowne Mall
159Th Street
Oak Park Avenue
James Wade
Sentinel Realty
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