Illinois riverboat tax call spurs editorial on casino windfalls
An Illinois editorial argues Gov. Edgar should revive a plan to raise casino taxes by about 67 million annually. It notes nine of ten licensees earned large profits, with Empress Joliet and Par-A-Dice East Peoria showing especially strong returns, while two boats struggle. The piece calls for shared contributions to fund state priorities such as health, Medicaid, and education, urging municipalities with pending licenses to consider higher taxes.
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Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Jim Edgar
Chicago Sun-Times
Joliet
East Peoria
East St. Louis
Iowa
Edgar
Indiana
Chicago
Calumet City
Rosemont
Illinois faces protest over proposed low level radioactive waste dump
A five hour November hearing on where Illinois will locate a low level radioactive waste dump drew stiff opposition. Citizens and environmentalists urged tighter safety standards while Commonwealth Edison argued standards are too strict. The task group plans to adopt final criteria in January ahead of federal designation deadlines.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Commonwealth Edison
Norman Siems
Ford County
Robbins
Ford Heights
Bloom Township
Harvey
Tenant Defends Stance in Park Forest Warrant Dispute
A Park Forest tenant writes that village officials misrepresented a housing warrant dispute with a landlord. He claims failure to serve and improper notices harmed his family, argues new city laws threaten interior property rights, and cites ongoing costs affecting rent. He supports landlord efforts to resist compelled searches and urges community focus on broader legal issues.
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Park Forest
Star
Library supporters thanked for Grande Prairie election win
A public notice expresses gratitude to the Friends of the Library, patrons, Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills Park Districts, School Districts 160 and 228, Hazel Crest trustees, Country Club Hills aldermen, and mayors Dwight Welch and Sol Roche for aiding the library referendum. It notes strong community mobilization, student food drive, and appreciation for Dr Michael Lewis and Governors State University students.
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Grande Prairie
Kennedy School
Chicago Heights
Michael Lewis
Governors State University
Dollie
Hazel Crest backs Weller amendment on Section 8 certificates
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association urged members of Congress to support Congressman Jerry Weller. The letter backs HR 2406 to limit new Section 8 Certificates in areas deemed impacted by housing and economic conditions. Hazel Crest notes diversity and calls for community services and job growth to aid recipients toward self sufficiency.
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South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Congress
Jerry Weller
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Hazel Crest Village
Congressman Weller
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hazel Crest
Chicago
Paul Fischer
University of Chicago
Chicago Area
Community Food Drive Brings Helpers to Kennedy School
Helsel and Cub Foods volunteers collected cans and boxes of food from area homes. Second graders led by Judy Richert and teacher Dawn Hildeman at Kennedy School in District 170 Chicago Heights express pride in their community for its generous people.
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Helsel
Cub Foods
Judy Richert
Dawn Hildeman
Kennedy School
Chicago Heights
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Devwis R. Wateler
Sexton News
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Jastes S. Menoett
Manacen Sexton
Joanne M. Zenxet
Baitor
Board of Education
Bloom District
Bloom District 206
Robert
Bob) Maros
Susan K. Roberts
Ie Public Library
Flossmoor
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