Bloom District 206 yes vote urged on modified tax plan
Bloom High School District 206 officials back a yes vote Tuesday on a revised tax rate proposal. They argue the district must remain frugal, freeze salaries until balanced budgets are achieved, and offset debt with tax cuts in non operating funds. The plan follows emergency relief under SB 1324 and aims to prevent further revenue loss from 1990 levels.
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Richton Park Tax Increase Backed to Hire Officers
Richton Park police seek more staff with a ballot vote on a tax hike to fund one full time dispatcher and two police officers, plus raises. Homeowners would face a modest $25 to $50 yearly increase for steadier protection, and the board is urged to approve the plan.
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Tax cap referendum urged no vote in suburbia
Voters are told to vote no on a Tuesday advisory tax cap referendum in south suburban Cook County. Critics call the measure a farce that changes nothing and merely pressures districts to issue bonds, worsening long term debt while failing to fix state education funding. The column urges rejecting the advisory question and addressing root funding issues.
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Star's county endorsements favor Hynes and Weber
The Star recommends reelecting Thomas Hynes for Cook County assessor and John Weber for Will County treasurer. Hynes is praised for an exemplary, information rich tax office and proactive proposals while Weber is credited with stability since 1986 despite rising workload.
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Jack) Weber
Water Reclamation District incumbents backed in election
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District operates smoothly and the Deep Tunnel Project has reduced flooding. Voters are urged to reelect Harry Yourell of Oak Lawn and Terrence O'Brien of Chicago, both Democrats, and consider Arlene Kasper of Palos Hills for the third seat, to replace Joseph Gardner who seeks Chicago mayor.
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Terrence O’brien
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Palos Hills
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Judicial choices on ballot include several judges and candidates
The ballot features Robert Krop and Thomas Panichi in the 15th Judicial Subcircuit, both Republicans with Krop serving at the 6th District Circuit Courthouse in Markham. Democrat Thomas Hoffman aims to replace retiring Judge David Lynn on the Appellate Court, while Michael Brennan Getty seeks retention in the Criminal Division.
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Ostenburg supporter urges honest, courage in district race
The letter praises John A. Ostenburg for intelligence, courage, and concrete policy stances and questions his opponent's vague educational reform positions. It argues for truth in sentencing, a police crime focus, and warns against promising nothing in return for votes.
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Trial lawyers back Rep Ostenburg in Illinois race
Chicago Heights area residents are urged to consider the influence of personal injury trial lawyers as the major funders of State Rep. John Ostenburg. The spot argues his failure to back tort liability reforms amid a high volume of civil lawsuits and a stated per person liability tax in Illinois.
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Flora L. Ciarlo Campaign Appeal Cites Civil Justice Stance
Edward D. Murnane, president of the Illinois Civil Justice League, urges voters to elect Flora L. Ciarlo on November 8 to counter frivolous lawsuits and back a representative who resists personal injury lawyers.
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Ed Zabrocki A South Suburban Candidate Endorsed
Richard Hofeld of Homewood praises Ed Zabrocki for integrity and concern for the South Suburban community and urges voters to support Zabrocki in the state representative race on November 8.
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Ed Zabrocki
Tinley Park
Richard Hofeld
Flora Ciarlo Runs for 80th District Seat in State House
The Star columnist Myra Guindon hosted Flora Ciarlo on Conlin's Corner, where she stated her candidacy aims to help constituents of the 80th district. She clarified her duty to voters over supporting Lee Daniels for speaker, contrasting with John Ostenburg as a preferred leader.
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Melissa Bruns
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Star recommends statewide and local offices in Illinois
The statewide slate shows Governor Jim Edgar and George Ryan for secretary, Jim Ryan for attorney general, Nancy Drew Sheehan for treasurer, Loleta Didrickson for comptroller, with no recommendation in the 2nd Congressional District and races in the 11th. Illinois House candidates Edward Zabrocki and Lois Mayer, and a Cook County slate including John Stroger, David Orr, and Michael Sheahan. Local referendums include Bloom High School District 206 tax and Richton Park police tax with tax caps.
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