Editorial on school tax referendums and tax equity
An editorial reflects on Tuesday’s school tax referendum results across the Star Newspapers area. It notes many districts won despite prior defeats, cites concerns about low turnout and taxpayer burden, and questions whether legislators will reform property tax funding to sustain education. It highlights districts like 130, 117, 154, 155, 172, 157, 158, 123 and 92 as examples of renewed support.
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Sime
Star
Blue Island
Crestwood
Alsip
North Palos
State Line
Burnham
Calumet City
Sandridge
Frankfort
Lansing
Oak Lawn-Hometown
Will County
Homer Township
General Assembly
Illinois .08 DUI limit pushes closer to driving skill threshold
An Illinois poll shows widespread support to drop the legal blood alcohol limit from .10 to .08, with many believing one less beer in a hour could reduce impaired driving. Secretary of State George Ryan notes the danger and states eight states already use the limit.
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S. Guy
Illinois
Ilinois
George Ryan
Kemper National Insurance Cos
Secretary of State
Ryan
Senate
Lawmakers Describe Lobbyist Gift Envelope Incident
Illinois legislators recount a brief exchange with lobbyist Al Rowan outside the House floor. Balthis returned a check from Empress casino after discovering it in the envelope and reiterated opposition to riverboat gambling. Welch seeks Democratic endorsement for Congress in the 11th District and touts pork for rail, airport, waste cleanup, and infrastructure.
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Bill Balthis
Lansing
al Rowan
Illinois House of Representatives
Balthis
Patrick Welch
Peru
George Sangmeister
D-Mokena
Welch
Lobbyist's cash gifts spotlight Illinois influence trade
Tom Houlihan condemns the practice as lobbyists gift lawmakers with checks ranging from fifty to three hundred dollars inside the Capitol. He argues riverboat gambling fuels political favors, urges public donations at the speaker's chair, and mocks the system's performative transparency.
Local hero daughter saves mother with courage and care
A mother details how her 7-year-old daughter Kelly Elyse Williams saved her life after choking on ice. The editor letters contrast a child’s bravery with long standing budget worries and tax pressures faced by seniors.
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Kelly Elyse Williams
Thad
Kelly
Hero
Kelly Eye Williams
Monee Elementary
Edna J. Williams
University Park
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