Legislative plan to create a regional airport authority
State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis of Olympia Fields and Senate President James Pate Philip of Wood Dale will introduce an airport authorization bill to form a third region airport authority and provide oversight for O'Hare Midway and Meigs.
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Springtown
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Senate
Prez
James “Pate” Philip
Wood Dale
O'Hare
Midway
Meigs
Jackson Jr. Rises in 2nd District Dem Primary Polls
In the 2nd Congressional District Democratic race to succeed Mel Reynolds, Jesse Jackson Jr. leads or trails depending on the source, with National Rainbow Coalition field director edging Emil Jones and stoking a contest against Alice Palmer and Monique Davis. Davis aims for Jones' Senate seat as Jackson campaigns on growth through a Peotone regional airport plan. Palmer touts independent Democrat backing while Jones garners union and party support. A November 19 candidates forum at South Suburban College is set, withBytes covering further developments.
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Jesse Jackson Jr
Mel Reynolds
National Rainbow Coalition
Senate
Emil Jones
Alice Palmer
Chicago
Monique Davis
Davis
Jones
Jackson
Washington
Congressional Black Caucus
Peotone
Ronald Lester
Lester and Associates
Washington, D.C
Lester
Palmer
MIPO
Bloom Township
Terry Matthews
David Rudd
National Association of Social Workers
South Suburban College
Chilly NovemBytes hints at a bid for 11th District
The item notes Clem Balanoff's potential return to run in the 11th District after a narrow 1994 primary loss to Frank Giglio, who then lost to Jerry Weller. It mentions Weller's re-election bid, Susan Hynes entering the 13th District race against Harris Fawell, and local political events including endorsements for bench seats, a Tinley Park office opening, and a Rich T Demos fundraiser with John Stroger commenting on a lean budget.
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Clem Balanoff
11Th
Clemster
Frank Giglio
D-Cal City
Jerry Weller
Morris
Weller
Kim Clarke
Todd Maisch
Jamaica
Clarke
Clarke-Maisch
Bytes
Eeek
Susan Hynes
Harris Fawell
Luciano
Lou” Panici
Dave Sterba
Panici
Wishful Thomas
Somer
John Doody
Tinley Park
Hazel Crest
Sol Rocke
Oak Forest
Jim Richmond
Orlando
Jim Dodge
EITC Rapid Growth Draws Fire From Rep Harris Fawell
Rep Harris Fawell asserts the earned income tax credit has ballooned to 25 billion dollars, a thousand percent rise in ten years, and urges restoring its original intent to aid low income families with children while slowing growth to target working families most in need. Alan Mertz, Fawell's spokesman, says Republicans seek to slow increases rather than cut the program.
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Harris Fawell
R-Naperville
Fawell
EITC
Alan Mertz
Fawel
Transportation chief speaks to Chicago Southland Chamber
Doings notes Kirk Brown state transportation chief addressed the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce in Harvey on Tuesday with topics from the skies to highways tollways. A separate item lists Christine Radogno seeking the state Senate seat of Robert Raica with a fundraiser on November 10 at Bonnie's Willow Springs. contact numbers provided for info and tickets.
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Kirk Brown
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Harvey
State Senate
Christine Radogno
Robert Raica
R-Lagrange
Bonnie's
Willow Springs
Tix
Apology for Signs During Referendum Campaign
A letter from C Argent of Flossmoor criticizes a District 161 school funding referendum sign placed at night. The writer claims taxes doubled in five years and questions education improvements, urging efficiency and fiscal restraint rather than higher spending. He alleges administrators overreact and mocks the referendum supporters.
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Homewood- Flossmoor
Marie Antoinette
Bloom District 206 referendum appeal for education funding
A letter urging residents to vote yes on the Bloom High School District 206 referendum cites need for funding to prevent cuts to math science history and arts. It urges district and park district collaboration, absentee voting, and tax considerations impacting Will County and surrounding districts.
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Kantor
Bloom High School
District 206
Bloom
Carla Koenig
Karen
Campbell Replies to Park Forest Trustee on Harassment Claims
Stephen L. Campbell defends himself against Thomas DeHahn's accusation of hang up calls and harassment. He denies wrongdoing, cites prior public statements, and argues the dispute is political not criminal, urging DeHahn to serve the people as an elected official.
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Park Forest Village
Thomas DeHahn
Star
Mr. DeHahn
DeHahn
Sears
The
the Southtown
Centre Deal
Park Forest
Stephen L. Campbell
Vote to Preserve Open Space in Crete Nov 7
Crete residents are urged to vote yes on Nov 7 to merge the Crete Park District with the rural park districts to protect open space, create a contiguous bike path, and designate land for recreational use amid fears of airport expansion and commercial development along Route 394. The merger would raise new revenues for land purchase, with board changes following passage and a 1997 seven member elected board.
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Will County
Park District 4
Crete Rural Park District Board of Commissioners
Ben Foley
Pam Hoffman
John Roggeveen
Sue Rudy
Ruth Tamminga
Crete
Rural Park District
Main and Exchange
Goodenow Forest Preserve
Indiana State Line
Crete Park District
Crete Rural Park District
Board of Commissioners of the
Referendum on Homewood Library tax cap expansion
George E. Bouchie urges Homewood voters to approve an increase in the library funding tax cap at the November 7 ballot. He notes the library’s value, open access, and community benefits while urging informed voting and referencing the Friends of the Homewood Library.
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Homewood Public Library
Homewood Library
Ince
Homewood
George E. Bouchie
Friends of the Homewood Library
School District 163 contest urges voting on November 7
A local veteran urges residents to vote in District 163 elections for five seats amid turnover and discord. The writer, a Flossmoor resident with four children in district schools, emphasizes high standards and support for education and district referenda.
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Flossmoor
Critical library referendum in Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest
Voters in Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest face a library tax referendum on November 7 to fund Grande Prairie Public Library. A 10 cent per 100 dollar tax increase would cost a $100,000 home about $30 yearly, while enabling 5,000 to 6,000 new items, periodicals, upgraded public access computers, and a planned internet port for public use.
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Country Club Hills
Hazel Crest
Grande Prairie
Crete rural park merger proposed for voters in Crete Township
In a letter to the editor Crete residents urge support for merging the Crete Rural Park District with the Crete Park District in the November vote. They cite growth, open space preservation, and public recreation as motives, noting a proposed 27 cent tax increase.
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Crete Township
Crete Township Fire Protection District to elect trustees
Residents may vote on November 7 for three trustees to run the Crete Township Fire Protection District. Incumbents Tim Miller and Rich Most are urged to be retained, with Mike Liecar praised as an excellent third candidate bringing financial expertise and fresh perspective. The article emphasizes using the vote to influence handling of tax dollars and home protection.
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Crete Township
Tim Miller
Rich Most
Mike Shear
Mike
CTFPD
Mike Liecar
Vote Yes Fourth Grade Opinion Letter on School Referendum
A fourth grade student urges voting yes on the school district referendum. The writer argues housing values depend on good schools, cites crowded classes and funding needs, and warns that failure could harm the school’s future. The piece emphasizes more teachers and smaller classes to improve education.
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Myra Guindon
Jones and Jackson
Chilly
Board of Education
District 233
Campbell
Crete Park District Board
Shelia Manel
Jim DeBolt Sue Dunlap
Phil Hameister
Terry Lorenz
Critical Library Vote
Crete Park
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