Funeral continues as community seeks justice
A Chicago Heights funeral for Ruffin drew residents and clergy who urged protection of the Black community and accountability from government. Police say Ruffin fired fingerprint on a fan found at the scene. investigators report two chest and forearm wounds. Speakers urged voting, jury service, and direct action to prevent further violence while Ruffin’s family cried and remembered him.
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Somer enters 2nd District race amid GOP backing
Somer, a Chicago Heights resident and longtime Cook County GOP activist, filed nominating papers Monday after Friday remarks asserting a focus on voter identification and name recognition. He highlighted support from state GOP leaders and planned a Saturday news conference in Harvey to rally area heavyweights.
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Richton Park library seeks expansion with school backing vote
Richton Park officials move to approve a special-use permit for a library expansion after April referendums. The plan doubles library size from 4000 to 8000 square feet with a $700000 bond, funding equipment and facilities, and aims to meet accessibility standards while delaying tax bill impact to 1996.
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Della Croce weighs future in Cook County race
Della Croce, an Orland Park attorney and village trustee, says a decision on his political future is near. He vows no negative campaigning, plans to focus on education, roads, prosecutors, adoption reform, consumer laws, and tax revenue returns from Springfield. He would be an independent voice in Springfield if elected and would resign from the Village Board if victorious. Meanwhile John Sheehy of Tinley Park seeks a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District seat, after a term in the state House and a race loss to Zabrocki.
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Mahar’s alleged work with child protection sparks probe
Attorney James Burns’ confidential 1989 document described programs to protect children with a grant sought from McDonald’s for suburban safety. Mahar defended innocence, citing sheriff department inaction, while details on hours and circulation remain undisclosed amid an ongoing investigation. He also provided seven years of statements of economic interests listing Cook County earnings.
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