Jackson Jr. and Somers Win Illinois Special Primary
In the Second Congressional District a small turnout produced wins for Jesse Jackson Jr. of Chicago in the Democratic primary and attorney Thomas Somers of Chicago Heights on the Republican ballot. They lead a field to replace imprisoned former U S Rep Mel Reynolds with a special general election set for December 12.
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Second Congressional
Jesse Jackson Jr
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Thomas “Tj
Someras
Jackson
Emil Jones Jr
Somer
Mel Reynolds
Park Forest Faces Renters Lawsuit Over Rental Inspections
A legal clash unfolds as Park Forest landlords form the Park Forest Landlord Association to oppose the village ordinance requiring annual inspections of single family rentals. An Institute for Justice attorney weighs a federal constitutional challenge for tenants. Eight landlords vow to repeal the ordinance and seek damages pending court action. The village’s suit against landlord Rick Reinbold for inspector entry delays is continued to December 29.
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Park Forest
Rick Reinbold
Mega mall plan eyed for 528 acres near Monee
Monee Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals unveiled a proposed 2 million square foot mega mall plus convention center hotels and car dealers to be built on 528 acres of land. Eight owners, rezoning sought, 35 story hotels proposed as variances. Developer Eileen Kirkwood presented to 50 residents at a Monday hearing. The site runs two miles along Interstate 57 near Monee Manhattan Road.
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Monee
Monee Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
Eileen Kirkwood
Monee Associates LLC
Monee-Manhattan Road
Feasibility of Frankfort Public Golf Course In Doubt
A village study on a Frankfort public golf course remains unsettled about profitability. GRA from Woodstock, Ga. projects a five million dollar minimum build with a clubhouse and maintenance facility. Officials question population projections and market saturation of local courses.
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Frankfort
GRA
Golf Research Association
Woodstock
Richard ‘Trevarthan
Trevarthan
Former South Suburban coach sues SSC in federal court
Lloyd Batts, former head men’s basketball coach at South Suburban College, files a federal discrimination lawsuit against the college. Batts, fired March 27, 1994, claims race discrimination and retaliation for an EEOC charge from 1992, while remaining employed as director of enrollment management since 1989.
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South Suburban College
Lloyd Batts
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Batts
EEOC
U.S. District Court
SSC
Crete to spend 40000 grant on comprehensive plan
Crete will use a 40000 IDOT grant to fund a comprehensive area plan with or without a regional airport. Chicago Associates Planners and Architects won the contract for Crete’s future study, praised for understanding the town’s character and historic downtown homes amid potential Route 1 widening.
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Crete
Mlinois Department of Transportation
Chicago Associates
Jerry Ducay
Ducay
IDOT
Police sex bias case against Calumet City tossed
A US District Court judge dismissed a sex discrimination suit by three female officers against Calumet City and its Police Department led by former chief Leonard Kieltyka. The plaintiffs may appeal. motions to dismiss heard February 13 before Magistrate Judge Martin Ashman.
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Calumet City
Jerry Lambert
Martin Ashman
Leonard Kieltyka
John Jawor
Jawor
District 167 Winners Thank Supporters Board Motion
Ida Carpenter John Blakey and Betty Wentzel thank voters in Brookwood District 167 for support in the recent school board election. They pledge to act in the best interests of students and the entire District 167 community.
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Ida Carpenter
John Blakey
Betty Wentzel Brookwood School District
Editorial Letter Critics Tax Endorsements and Community Welfare
A reader questions editorial balance on tax rate increases and bonds, arguing high property taxes strain home buyers. The piece quotes a defense of caring for the deprived, urging reader generosity to United Way, highlighting community responsibility and a fundraising appeal by Edgar Pearn.
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United Way
Edgar Pearn
United Way Volunte
Acceptable violence and the concealed carry era
Aletter writer questions acceptable violence levels in American society. He cites cafeteria, postal, carjacking, and Halloween gun incidents to condemn handgun culture and recalls Chicago crime data. The piece argues public outrage could curb gun access for safety of children and communities.
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Texas
Postal Worker's Union
Homewoo
the Star
Homewood
Sacramento
Gus Gustafson
Flo
Beneficial Chili Fest Honors Semper Fidelis Marines
The Cancer Support Center Chicago Southland praises Marines for their key role in the first annual Chili Fest on Oct. 27. Leaders Fallick and McDonald express gratitude for the Marines dedication and community impact, saying their involvement greatly enhanced the event.
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Marine Corps
Cancer Support Center
Semper Fidelis
Jennifer S. Fallick
Patricia A. McDonald
Chicago Southland Area
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