No need for new gun laws to the Editor
A reader defends gun ownership while urging restraint on new laws. They cite Illinois waiting periods, assert most shooters are career criminals, and argue removal of dangerous individuals, not stricter controls, would curb violence. They contrast Kenesaw Georgia gun rules with Washington DC and claim a jury would judge the author.
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Illinois
Illinois Firearms ‘Owners
Mel Reynolds
Roland Burris
Kenesaw, Ga
Washington, D.C
Edwin Ulrich Beecher
Recycling and incineration offer paths to waste relief, says Park Forest resident
Walt Tappen of Park Forest argues both recycling and incineration can clean the environment and conserve resources. He urges government pressure to simplify packaging, develop technology, and educate industry and public about safe incineration and ash reuse. He notes Robbins incinerator debate, and supports using ash for road surfaces and building blocks.
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Tattor
Michigan
Robbins
Walt Tappen Park Forest
Student appeals for referendum to save District 206 sports
A Bloom Trail student writes to The Editor fearing cuts to high school sports in District 206 if a March 15 referendum fails. The letter urges voters to pass the referendum, cites impact on his life and family, and provides addresses for Sen. DeAngelis and Rep. Ostenburg, while noting their strong education support.
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District 206
Bloom Trail
Springfield
Aldo DeAngelis
John Ostenburg
Williams
Sen. DeAngelis
First National Plaza
P.O
Chicago Heights
Rep. Ostenburg
Centre
Park Forest
General Assembly
Winners named in Illinois school report cards and local shelter appeal
The Illinois State Board of Education released annual school report cards to compare districts and schools. In Flossmoor, two residents appeal a ruling that a homeless shelter operating one night weekly at Flossmoor Community Church need not obtain a special use permit, a point contested by Zoning Administrator Patrick Finn.
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Ilinois
Flossmoor
Patrick Finn
Finn
Community Church
Infant
Reading Energy offers five year option for Robbins incinerator contract
The Reading Energy Co proposed a five year contract alongside the original 20 year option to back the Robbins incinerator project. Several south suburban communities already rejected funding, pushing for shorter terms. The South Suburban Solid Waste Agency extended its deadline past November 8 as it seeks 10 signed municipalities to secure financial backing.
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Robbins
Reading Energy Co
South Suburban Solid Waste Agency
Reading Energy
Chicago Heights targets pay phones to curb illegal drug trade
City Council approved an amendment banning incoming calls to pay phones on public streets or private property and outside buildings. Officials will meet with phone companies to discuss banning outgoing calls to pagers. A $100 license fee applies to installing such phones, with one license allowed per location. Mayor Troiani said the changes focus on public telephones to stop illicit use.
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Chicago Heights
Douglas Troiani
Troiani
Quick-thinking responders avert gas leak disaster in Orland Park
Police and fire personnel are praised for stopping a potential explosion when a gas leak at the Orland Park Shell station on LaGrange Road was caused by a tanker truck releasing fuel after a valve was knocked off. Chief Bob Buhs notes the risk was enormous and narrowly contained.
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Orland Park
Bob Buhs
Orland
LaGrange Road
Buhs
Country Club Hills considers new anti gang curb plan
Mayor Dwight Welch proposes strategies to curb gang recruitment including an anti loitering ordinance and a parental responsibility law drafted for City Council. Police arrested three 16 year olds and warned 13 others during the first weekend of the 9 pm curfew for those 19 and younger, active through Jan 1.
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Aresis
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Consil
City to recover about 1.5 million from former Chicago Heights officials
Attorney Anthony G. Scariano said the city will recoup about 1.5 million from ex Mayor Charles Panici and former City Commissioner John Gliotsoni, tied to racketeering bribery and extortion linked to more than 600 thousand in contracts. Both men are said to be jointly responsible for 1.1 million, with neither named for a specific sum. Mayor Douglas Troiani said the city acts to retrieve the stolen funds.
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Chicago Heights
Charles Panici
John Gliotsoni
Anthony G. Scariano
Panici
Gliotsoni
Gliottoni
Prairie State College reports surplus after deficit elimination
Auditors from McGladrey & Pullen give a clean opinion on Prairie State College finances. Ruth Bittner and James Troutman praised for managing a $2.7 million revenue rise and a $3 million working cash bond issue that boosted funds.
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Prairie State College
McGladrey & Pullen
Ruth Bittner
James Troutman
Issung
Board of Trustees
Sid
Pat Hallow
Park Fee Adopted For Picnics In Lansing
Lan-Oak Park District Board of Commissioners voted Monday to charge a $25 non refundable picnic fee starting in 1994. The deposit is returned if no damage occurs. nonprofit Lansing organizations and residents may reserve a park for family gatherings or company picnics. Commissioner Mark Foster called the deposit system a fiasco.
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Lansing
Lan-Oak Park District Board of Commissioners
Sonproft Lansing
Plenie
Mark Foster
Park Board
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