Four Democrats front 2nd District forum in Dalton
About 50 people attended a Monday forum in Dalton where four Democratic candidates unveiled views for the vacant 2nd Congressional District seat after Mel Reynolds resignation. Filing for the special election closed, with a November primary and a December general election set, and the candidates stressed job creation as a top district priority.
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Mel Reynolds
Dalton
Citizens In Action
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Monique Davis
Chicago
Jesse Jackson Jr
Emil Jones
Alice Palmer
Chicago Heights
Flossmoor 161 Reports $62010 Loss From Tax Delay
Dozens of parents heard Flossmoor School District 161 officials disclose a $62,010 shortfall caused by late Cook County property tax billings. The assistant superintendent said bills were issued in October instead of July, delaying revenue into late October or early November and cutting anticipated interest income. The district, already seeking a tax hike, called the loss significant as revenue shortfalls mount.
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Flossmoor School District 161
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Betty Hansen
Hansen
Orland Hills OTB Parlor Delay Hints November Planning
The Illinois Racing Board did not discuss Orland Hills OTB at its meeting this week due to no formal application. Village approval was passed in August, with Inter-Track Partners to file. If approved on November 14, the OTB would be ready by Memorial Day next year.
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Illinois Racing Board
Marc Laine
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Kyle Hastings
OTB Management
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Oliveria
Oliverio
Township trims staff as tax cap bites budget
Township Supervisor Robert Grossi said Cook County tax cap cuts funding to 1.3 million, forcing layoffs of four part time workers, hours cuts for others, and no raises. The budget stands at 1.6 million, with 90 thousand saved by year end and 100 thousand less for general assistance. Services will continue using surplus funds.
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Isioom
Cook County
Robert Grossi
Grossi
Thornton teachers strike vote after high salary raise demands
Teachers from Thornton Townshi School District 215 approve strike as contract talks stall. At a packed meeting about 200 attendees hear demand for 8 percent raises and unchanged insurance, with many facing 3 percent raises and up to 500 deductible costs.
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Thornton
Townshi
District 215
Pam Martin
Lee’ Schmockel
American Federation of Teachers Local 688
Lansing
Calumet City
Village Board weighs parking rules for large vehicles
Crete Village Board continued to debate commercial and recreational vehicle parking restrictions in residential areas and seeks public input at an Oct 23 meeting. Officials aim to craft an ordinance to curb unsightly large vehicles on streets, driveways or yards. Trustee Palasky warned the ordinance must have teeth amid mixed board opinions on its strength.
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Crete
Jerry Ducay
Village Hall
Bob Palasky
Reelect Judith Lohr Urged for Rich Township District 227
A Park Forest resident urges voters to reelect Judith K Lohr to the Rich Township School District 227 board. The letter highlights Lohr 30 years in education and 19 years on the board, praising her dedication to high quality education and community service.
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Rich Township
Tam
Park Forest
Rich East
Judith K. Lohr
Ms. Lohr
Richeast
District 227
Judith Lohr
Judith
New Faith Baptist backs Million Man March in D C
The Matteson church endorses the October 16 Million Man March in Washington. Rev. Richard M. Bundy Jr. urges the congregation to unite across religious and political lines to seek healing, prayer, and positive change for African American communities.
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Jesus
Washington, D.C
New Faith Baptist Church
Richard M. Bundy Jr
Matteson
Star policy on letters to the editor clarified
The Star explains letters must be signed with the writer’s name published. Writers should include address and telephone for verification, but those details will not be published or released. Letters may be edited for clarity brevity legality and style.
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