Weller seeks fourth term in Congress from Illinois district
U.S. Representative Jerry Weller of Illinois announced Sunday he will run for a fourth term. He cited work on health care and education reform, pension changes, and his marriage tax penalty proposal, which Clinton vetoed. He highlighted local projects including Joliet Arsenal development, Midewin Prairie, and flood control efforts.
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Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Apt
Morris
New Lenox
Weller
Congress
Clinton
Lion
Joliet Arsenal
Abraham Lincoln Veterans Cemetery
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Lions Community Center
West Manor Court
Joliet
Kankakee River
U.S. 30
Metra
House
Ways & Means Committee
Chicago
LaSalle County
Township Rejects Offer for Building in 800 University Parkway
The Monee Township Board rejected University Park’s offer to sell the former Leak Bank building at 800 University Parkway for 1 with the land staying with the village and a long lease to the township. Trustees argued for owning both land and building. village leaders cited potential future development. Engineers assessed the building as fair to good structurally but needing roof, insulation, and exterior repairs. interior was satisfactory. Officials consider converting the site into a courthouse or police station.
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Bumberta H. Leak
Monee Township Board
University Park
Leak Bank
University Parkway
Monee Township
Janet Jares
al ‘McCowan
Oil- Finance Committee
Aanees Oe Cecal Eli
Uni- Soebtlisetniserd
Edward Palmer
Frank A. Gusinde Jr
Gusinde
South Suburban Mayors and Managers leader exits amid long service
Royle and Ruyle reflect on decades guiding the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association. The group pursued programs from floodwater management to a $50 million bond bank, with plans for telecommunications study and regional airport advocacy near Peotone. An interim director may be named as a search begins.
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Murawski
Ruyle
Royle
Chicago
Ciambrone
Lon Municipal Bond Bank
U.S
Peotone
Atlanta Regional Commission
Metropolitan Council For Health
Eritic
Craig Hulinge
Will County
Ment
Tinley Park
Church plans cafe and bookshop at vacant Lakewood facility
River of Life Ministries proposes to lease a vacant commercial building in Lakewood Plaza to run a cafe and bookstore as outreach. The church would pay 1250 monthly for 24 months and 2500 for 12 months, in exchange for at least 30000 in remodeling work. The facility would be leased as is and zoning supports commercial use.
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Vans Evans
Stockstell
Lakewood Plaza
River of Life Ministries
Michael Brown
Three teens charged with first degree murder in Chicago Heights
Three teens aged 18 and 16 face first degree murder charges in the shooting death of 19 year old Japheth Harris in Chicago Heights. The suspects, Anthony C. Brown Antoine M. Brown and a 16 year old from Ford Heights, are accused of firing at rivals during a gang clash on West Hickory Street. Each received a 250000 D Bond.
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Don Mica
West Hickory Street
Chicago Heights
Anthony C. Brown
Antoine M. Brown
Charles Guiliani Jr
Andover St
Ford Heights
Guiliani
Japheth Harris
Boston Street
Harris
Arty
Jeff Bohlen
Chris Kinder
Mike Leuser
Joe Bruni
Mark Obregon
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Rere
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Audit Bureau For Circulations
Enor
Pratin
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Royle South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Timmy
Bank of Homewood
Matteson Center Bank OF Homewood
A Great Lakes Bank
Cancer Support Center
Elm Street
Homewood, IL
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