Clarification on School Funding Debate Letters to the Editor
Sen. DeAngelis and I respond to John Wisnewski’s Oct. 21 letter, denying buck passing and reiterating that school funding must shift from local property taxes to state income taxes. We call for reform of the funding formula to reduce unequal district distributions while acknowledging Springfield’s current political climate and potential vetoes.
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John R. Wisnewski
Monee
Aldo DeAngelis
Bloom Township
Sen. DeAngelis
Sen
DeAngelis
District 206
Springfield
Jim Edgar
Wisnewski
Des Angelis
Monster Dash 5K Raises Funds for Cancer Center
Suburban Heights Medical Center thanks the community and partners including Chicago Heights Police Department for the Monster Dash 5K. More than 200 participants raised nearly 2000 dollars for the Cancer Support Center, a not for profit group aiding those coping with cancer.
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Suburban Heights Medical Center
Chicago Heights
Kay
Tony Golden
Cancer Support Center
Free Willy for real free Keiko in Mexican sun park
The killer whale Keiko from the film Free Willy is in a small warm tank at a Mexican sun park and ill. Advocates seek fundraising to relocate or help him, with contact via Center for Whale Research Free Willy Fund P O Box 1577 Friday Harbor WA 98250.
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Keiko
Free Willy
Mexico
Center For Whale Research
Free Willy Fund
P.O
Friday Harbor
Eight is Enough term limits drive moves in Illinois
A bipartisan Illinois group launches a petition drive to place an eight year cap on state legislators on the November 1994 ballot. The campaign argues term limits restore voter control and curb career politics while seeking 260,593 signatures by May 8, 1994.
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Ohio
Missouri
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
Thomas Jefferson
Illinois
Oak Park
Ill
Congressional hopefuls press their case for 11th District
Five political finalists vied for the Democratic nomination in Joliet as about 50 state lawmakers listened to pitches to succeed U S Rep. George Sangmeister. Active contenders include State Reps Clement Balanoff and Frank Giglio, Grundy County State’s Attorney Dave Neal, State Sen. Patrick Welch, and former State Rep. Tom Walsh.
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Ana Te Sexper
D’amico
Joliet
U.S
George Sangmeister
D- Mokena
Clement Balanoff
Chicago
Frank Giglio
Calumet City
Grundy County
Dave Neal
Patrick Welch
Tom Walsh
Didrickson enters bid for state comptroller nomination
Loleta Didrickson, 52, a Gov. Edgar Cabinet member and former Illinois House member, launches her Republican bid for state comptroller. She will conclude a campaign fly-around at Flossmoor Village Hall at 4 30 p m after resigning as director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Loleta Didrickson
Jim Edgar
Flossmoor Village Hall
Flossnoor
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Illinois House
Route 6 TIF attracts two more development prospects
The South Holland Village Board announced two companies show interest in Route 6 TIF district development. Diversified Commercial Real Estate and Investment Corp. of Lansing want to buy the former Toyota building at Route 6 and School Street for office or retail use. South Holland Dodge seeks a vacant lot next to the building to expand its facility.
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South Holland Village Board
Diversified Commercial Real Estate and Investment Corp
Lansing
Toyota
Route 6
School Street
South Holland Dodge
162Nd St
Matteson Opposes Robbins Incinerator After Review
Matteson Village Board reaffirmed opposition to the Robbins incinerator saying the panel will not use the facility after scrapping earlier approval. Tinley Park kept undecided, weighing a Reading Energy Corp contract while Park Forest plans a Monday burner decision.
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Te Matteson
Tinley Park
Matteson
Michael Perry
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Reading Energy Corp
Greg Hannon
Edward Zabrocki
Patrick Rea
Carl Vandenberg
Park Forest
Zuccarelli-led slate wins South Suburban College board
A mystery woman Pat Wojcikowski topped the trustees race with 10,890 votes or 29.6 percent, backed by board Chairman Frank Zuccarelli who also won a seat. Incumbent Rev Louis Toney secured a full-term seat with 3,099 votes or 22 percent amid a Zuccarelli-backed slate sweep.
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Pat Wojcikowski
Frank Zuccarelli
Zuccarelli
Markham
Louis Toney
Newcomers triumph in Prairie State College District 515
The two top vote-getters are newcomers Mark Fassia of Homewood and Edward Gardiner of Glenwood. Incumbent Michael Monteleone will return to the board, while chairman David Amadio lost his bid.
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Prairie State College
Mark Fassia
Homewood
Oarly Fields
Edward Gardiner
Glentwood
Michael Monteleone
Board of
David Amadio
City seeks federal grant to hire officers fight gangs
Country Club Hills moves to obtain 242631 dollars from a federal program to fund three more police officers for three years and expand a community based policy effort. The plan targets neighborhoods with high gang and violent crime activity and rug related crime.
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City Eyes
Country Club Hills
Pint sized districts win funding
Three small districts won budget approval in Tuesday votes. Burnham School District 154%4 passed its tax rate increase to 2.75 dollars per 100 EAV, Calumet City Elementary District 156 approved raising to 2.75, and Sandridge School District 172 won a 2.15 tax hike plus a 650000 building fund bond to add a new wing to its single school.
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Wee
Burnham
Calumet City
Sandridge
Park Forest Plans Gun Control Debate After County Ban
Park Forest officials prepare to debate gun control with two proposals discussed at a Rules Committee meeting. The move follows Cook County's assault weapon ban approved on Oct 19, extending to most of Park Forest except Will County portions. Municipalities may override with stronger local laws.
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Park Forest
Cook County
Will County
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