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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1993

Page

9

Letter to the Editor attacks gun laws and school program cuts

A reader denounces a recent editorial on gun control blaming criminals and judges while urging personal protection. The letter argues society would worsen without firearms. A separate note condemns Bloom High School cutbacks threatening art music and athletics, warning of reduced education quality and future opportunities for students.

Race for 11th District Opens After Sangmeister Departure

District covering parts of Cook Will Grundy LaSalle and Kankakee sees a scramble as Democrats from Calumet City to Joliet prep operates for a consensus candidate. Clem Balanoff faces a potential bid while Gary LaPaille negotiates party unity. Sen. Tom Dunn opts to stay out and observe.

U.S George Sangmeister Didya Cook Will Grundy LaSalle Kankake D-Calumet City Chicago Clem Balanoff Frank Joliet Democratic National Campaign Committee Gary LaPaille LaPaille Tom Dunn D-Jolit Dunn Capitol Hill

Hofeld Honored At Matteson Dinner Rally

Rich Township Supervisor Kevin Conlon hosted a dine honoring attorney general candidate Hofeld on Tuesday at Mr. Benny's in Matteson. Attendees included state Reps Giglio and Ostenburg, Judge South, Judge Funderburk, Paul Green, Mayor Welch, David Carvalho, and other local figures. Nancy Drew Sheehan, slated speaker for state treasurer, did not attend. Hofeld also appears on Conlon's Corner on Jones Intercable.

Al"swanna Hofeld Rich T Demos Metropolitan Water Redla District Nancy Drew Sheehan Suburbia Conlon Jones Intercable

Rugged life in camps for Chicago Heights ex officials

Ex- city officials John Gliottoni Ralph Galderio and others sentenced to federal prison now serve as campers in camps. Inmates juggle routines with racquetball, weights, track running, bocce, and possible classes as part of daily life.

Chicago Heights John Gliottoni Petash Ec Somat Giseema

Bloom Township race heats up with Democratic bid

Patrick Carey signals run for Bloom Town Democratic committeeman next spring while undecided Joe Stanfa weighs options. Ed Zabrocki Tinley Park mayor gains fundraising edge after Lexus of Orland gala on Nov. 14. Roland Burris meets hawkish donors this Tuesday at Conrad Hilton. Ostenburg to report re election bid Dec. 4 in Chicago Heights. Will County Clerk Jan Gould honored today. Vision Illinois shows 8,000 members.

Patrick Carey Candiaate Bloom Township Bloom Town Joe Stanfa Ed Zabrocki Tinley Park Lexus Orland Roland Burris Ostenburg Chicago Heights Jerry Weller R-Morris Clinton-Gore Will Jan Gould Shorewood Vision Illinois South Suburbia Jim DeLisa Rich ‘I Guy Conlon Illinois Supreme Freeman

Democratic push for ballot referendum on unfunded state mandates

The piece notes Springbytes Democrats backing a referendum to fight unfunded state mandates. Representatives Ostenburg Terry Steere from Oak Forest among those speaking on the issue. Most Democrats seek to abolish the revived Cook County superintendent role amid Springfield stalemate. Reps Ostenburg and Balanoff criticize Chicago schools delays as wasteful, citing about 13 000 dollars daily. Illinois comptroller hopeful Loleta Didrickson confirms statewide tour ending in Flossmoor and resigns as director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Ostenburg Terry Steere Oak Forest Demos Cook County Balanoff Springfield Chicago Illinois Loleta Didrickson Flossmoor Didrickson Illinois Department of Employment Security

Parker Prainito presses for 38th District GOP nomination

Victoria Richton Parker Victoria Prainito campaigns against Rep. Larry Weinlund for the 38th Illinois House District. She circulated a photo and flier urging residents to write with concerns while Lois Mayer, a Mokena Democrat, has not announced and is reportedly positioned by Speaker Madigan’s team for the district ballot.

Richton Parker Victoria Prainito Larry Weinlund New Lenox Illinois Prainito Mokena Lois Mayer Michael Madigan

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