Judge Patricia Schneider faces probe in Will County case
Rumors swirl around Will County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Schneider amid federal civil rights charges alleging she helped fix traffic tickets for relatives and obstructed justice. Chief Judge Edward Masters has reassigned her. Will County awaits further action as probes by State's Attorney Jim Glasgow and others continue.
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Jim Glasgow
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Netsch tax hike plan draws political distance
Dawn Clark Netsch closes in on Gov. Edgar in Chicago Heights event flagged as poorly organized by our Star reporter. Two local Democrats Rep. John Sheehy and Lois Mayer distance themselves from Netsch taxes, opposing the plan amid tough campaigns for the 38th district. Betourney Bytes notes Netsch failing to get message out, seen as bailout for Chicago.
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D-Tinley Park
Lois Mayer
Republicans amid Chicago politics in mixed local scene
Fall into OctoBytes highlights DuPage State's Attorney Ryan plans safe havens for youth in high-risk neighborhoods while coverage notes large turnout at a Or land Park event with absent twin brother. The piece also covers Stroger supporters, Moraine Valley TIF moves, political mailers, gun issues, and upcoming forums and fundraisers in the Chicago area.
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Morris
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Washington, D.C
Larry Wennlund
Larry
Assessor Advises Quick Appeals On Tax Assessments
George C. Townsend Rich Township assessor urges residents to act swiftly after receiving tax bills. He notes Sept 1 deadline for appeals, recounts August filings and inquiries, and explains the Board of Appeals process may take months.
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Patrick Quinn
John Ostenburg
Cook County Assessor
Rich Township
Quinn
Board of Appeals
Rich Township Assessor
George C. Townsend
Citizen involvement aids purse snatching arrest
Local police credit citizen involvement for capturing a suspect in a string of purse snatchings. Three witnesses at an auto agency chased the thief, a neighbor called 911, and tips from neighbors aided prior suspicious activity leads. Police praise community cooperation as essential to safety.
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Joyce Klein
Kenneth
Bonnie Kaiser
Lloyd
Anne Gregerson
Bill and
Nell Featherling
Charlotte Smith
Flawed Cuban policy and refugee crisis critique
The essay argues U S policy toward Fidel Castro is decades of flawed strategy, using an embargo to punish Cuba and causing mass misery. It contends naval resources are diverted to rescue refugees and thousands are held in wire enclosures, predicting a long term cost and urging recognition and normal trade with Cuba.
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Cuba
Sears Houses in a Kit Topic at Homewood Meeting
Homewood Historical Society will present a program on Sears Homes Your Dream House in a Kit at the Marie Irwin Center 18120 Highland Ave Wednesday at 7 30 p m Jeanette Fields River Forest speaker. Fields has been recognized by preservation and architecture groups and the society notes six Sears houses identified in Homewood. For more information contact Elaine Egdorf at 798 9535.
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Homewood Historical Society
Jeanette Fields
Marie Irwin Center
Highland Ave
Richard Sears
Sears Roebuck
The
Historical Society
Homewood
Fields
River Forest
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago
American Institute of Architects
University of Chicago Alumni Association
Coordinating Conference For
Landmarks Preservation
Illinois
Landmarks Preservation Council of Il’ois
Elaine Egdorf
Bobby the seven month collie mix up for adoption
Bobby, a seven month old male collie mix, is the pet of the week at South Suburban Humane Society. He is housebroken, good with children and other dogs, and seeks a family for play fetch and walks. For info call 755-PETS.
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South Suburban Humane Society
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