Mahar seeks fourth term in Springtown amid probe ties
Mahar, state senator from Orland Park, says he has broad backing from party leaders including James Philip and county chairs Manny Hoffman and Hugh Supan. He faces Democratic rival Rich Della Croce who plans a large campaign spend. He notes a federal probe into his ties to ghost payroll engineer James Dvorak and asserts he has done nothing wrong.
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William Mahar
Springtown
Orland Park
Senate
James “Pate
Philip
R-Wood Dale
Cook County
GOP
Manny Hoffman
Will County
Hugh Supan
Mahar
James Dvorak
Pate
Feds
Yours Truly
Dvorak
Rich Della Croce
2nd District Primary Amidendorsements in Chicago Race
Chicago insiders report Senate Minority Leader Emil Jones has lined up major endorsements for the 2nd District race. Figures include Rich Democratic Committeeman Kevin Conlon noting the vote controllers are in Jones's circle as polls approach in three elections within weeks.
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Alice Palmer
Denhcago
Senate
Emil Jones
Kevin Conlon
Emils Corner
Jesse Jackson Jr
Monique Davis
Jackson
Jones
Davis
Washington
Palmer
Midmonth OctoBytes Boosts for Democratic turnout in 6th District
A lively bipartisan fund raising week drew many local Republicans to join Democratic officials at the Martinique. Notables included Bloom Township Committeeman Doug Troiani South Chicago Heights Mayor Dave Owens and Bud Fleming, with state Reps Harold Murphy and Arline Fantin pursuing re election. Also noted were Terry Steeze who will sing at ex Rep John Ostenburgs Changes next year and Charles Adelman seeking a third Will County term. Budgets and plans for land use reform and a Peotone jetport were discussed alongside a MWRD districting pitch from John Sheehy. Events on duty included a 1 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church forum and several GOP appearances around October 18 20.
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Deborah Sims
Martinique
Bloom T
Doug Troiani
Chicago Heights
Dave Owens
Bud Fleming
Munch
Harold Murphy
Markham
Arline Fantin
Cal City
Terry Steeze
Tom Hynes
John Ostenburg
White Fence Farm
Will County
Charles Adelman
Will Demos
DuPage County
Gayle Franzen
Howdy
Adelman
Peotone
John “Jack” Sheehy
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
MWRD
Ed Zabrocki III
Ann-Marie Zabrocki
Tinley
Ed Z
Gary LaPaille
Illinois Democratic Party
Jerry Geneva
Illinois
Democratic National Committee
Indianapolis
Geneva
LaPuille
Margaret Doody
John Doody
Homewood
Registration Reminder for Illinois Voter Rules
In Illinois both state and federal registration exist at driver services facilities. In Springfield the Motor Voter Act has not been voted on for local elections, federal registration applies. If already registered for federal elections at Chicago Heights facility you must re register for state and local. Residents of Bloom Township may contact city hall or Cook County Clerk in Markham for registration.
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Springfield
State House
Congress
Chicago Heights
Bloom Township
Cooke County Clerk's Office
Markham
Kedzie Avenue
The Big Picture District 161 Referendum Appeal
A District 161 message urges all residents to consider the broader impact of school funding and vote yes to pass a tax referendum. It stresses community stability, property values, and quality education for current and former students, calling on voters to support the referendum despite tax concerns.
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District 161
Thankful residents praise city workers for ditch closure
A Chicago Heights resident thanks the Street Department Alderman Lou Marchigiani City Engineer Al Marconi Mayor Sam Ciambrone and the street crews for closing the mosquito haven ditch along Sangamon Street south of Broadway praising their excellent work and civic service.
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Chicago Heights
Lou Marchigiani
al Marconi
Sam Ciambrone
Broadway
Sangamon
Sangamon Street
Sal DiCarlo
Homeowners Question Center Plan in Richton Park
Charles Vander Luitgaren argues against using tax increment financing for a community center paid by homeowners. He doubts fairness and access for renters and out-of-towners, questions revenue offsets, and favors using existing facilities and paying per service. He cites local amenities and traffic concerns.
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Richton Park
Ing
Bally’s
Lakewood
Lincoln Mall
Wellies Road
Charles Vander Luitgaren
2nd Ward Cleanup Thanks Local Donors in June
Alderman Francisco Perez thanks Ethel Ace Hardware Handy Andy Lessing Lumber and Zepeda Construction for donating gallons of paint brushes rollers and graffiti remover to the 2nd Ward cleanup in June. Supplies were used to remove graffiti from over 20 garages in the Hill area. A follow up cleanup is planned for September and October with remaining Left Geer supplies allocated.
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Ethel Ace Hardware
Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights Park District
Handy Andy
Lessing Lumber
Zepeda Construction
Chicago
2Nd Ward
Hill
Francisco Perez
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