Republicans Seize Illinois Power In 1994 Realignment
Editorial notes a new GOP-dominated Illinois General Assembly with Gov Jim Edgar, Senate president James Pate Philip and a shift from property taxes to income tax reform for education. It warns on caps hindering funding, outlines Medicaid deficit of 1.5 billion, prison overcrowding, and calls for creative, courageous policy ahead of 1995 and 1996 elections.
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Jim Edgar
Illinois General Assembly
Mike Madigan
Pate
Philip
House of Representatives
Senate
GOP
Congress
Washington
Illinois
Rep Madigan
James “Pate” Philip
DuPage
Republican Party
State House
World Music Theatre expands as Poplar Creek fades away
Tinley Park's World Music Theatre gains major acts as Poplar Creek closes under Sears. Nederlander Organization takes over World operations with Tinley Park Jam, broadening fare from rock to diverse acts. New name and renovation planned for next season, attracting artists like Liza Minnelli.
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World Music Theatre
South Suburbs
World
Poplar Creek
Hoffman Estates
Sears
Tinley Park
Interstate 80
Tin
Nederlander
Alpine Valley
Troy
Wis
Amy Granat
Tinley Park Jam
Star
Liza Minelli
Chicago
Alpine
Rush Prediction and Voter Turnout in Illinois Politics
Franklin Shuftan argues that a Democratic rebound is likely as the political culture shows disenchantment with both parties. He notes a GOP landslide in southern suburbs, low turnout around 50 percent of 60 percent registration, and the high cost of campaigns. He criticizes slime campaigns and warns the system may work regardless of party, unless big money shifts the dynamic.
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Uss
Sephy Rush
U-Chicago
Rush
Pblic
Republcans
U.S. House
Senate
Ilinois General Assembly
Washington
Statehouse
Terry A. Steeze
D-Oak Forest
John Ostenburg
Park Forest
John Sheehy
Tinley Park
Robert Ryan Jr
Bill Balthis
Lansing
Lois Mayer
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Joan Murphy
Worth
Barclay “Bud” Fleming
Lynwood
Cook County
Frank Giglio
Calumet City
Jerry Weller
Morris
Weller
Giglio
GOP
George Bush
Rostenkowski
Tom Foley
Congress
John Wayne Gacy
State House
Springfield
Park Forest Library autumn book sale a grand success
Letters to the Editor praise the Park Forest Public Library semi annual book sale. Donations volunteers buyers and community support raised funds for library materials. gratitude extended to Douglas Leach Barbara Flynn Frank Baecher and others for efforts and publicity.
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Park Forest Public Library
Douglas Leach
Star
Barbara Flynn
Frank Baecher
Friends of the Park Forest Library
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Assoiates Press Association
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Sunoay, Ne
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Epiror
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vewBen
Franklin Shuftan
Star Newspapers
Mar
Longwood School
Glenwood Fire Station
Longwood
Margaret Gordon
Bonnie Akai Glenwood
Chicago Heights
Char
Matteson
Matteson Rotary Club
Faith Church
Matteson Jaycees
Glen Ridge
Cricket Hill
Bob Tipple
Sam's Club
Builders Square
Target
Wal- Mart
Lincoln Mall Merchants Association
Village of Matteson
Chrisco Graphics
Mark W. Stricker
Toon
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