Illinois Press Association Leaders Named
The Illinois Press Association announces Kenneth J. DePaola Jr as president and publisher along with Gerald R. Smith Peter Neill Larry Kelly in key senior roles. Franklin Shaftan serves as editor with Margaret Seltzner Dennis Wheeler Joanne Zerkel in top editorial roles.
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Kenneth J. Depaola JR
Gerald R. Smith
Peter Neill
Larry Kelly
Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Endorsement for Jesse Jackson Jr in Congress and Peotone airport
The editorial backs Jesse Jackson Jr for re election to Congress praising his human and civil rights work. It notes his role as the area spokesman for a third Chicago area airport at Peotone and his centrists to left of center stance appealing to his diverse district. The opposition is Republican Robert Gordon III of Chicago.
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Illinois
Jesse Jackson Jr
Congress
Jackson
Chicago-area
Peotone
South
Chicago
Robert Gordon III
Weller Maintains Edge in 11th District Contest
The editorial views Gerald Weller as the stronger candidate over Gary Mueller in the 11th District race. Mueller’s approach, branding tactics, and negative missteps hurt his bid, while Weller earns praise for listening, funding projects like Joliet arsenal redevelopment and the Deep Tunnel flood control effort. Weller’s large campaign war chest and centrism are noted, though concerns about fundraising persist.
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Gary Mueller
U.S
Gerald Weller
Mueller
New Lenox Village
Joliet
George Sangmeister
Weller
Congress
Will County Will County voters face mostly uncontested county offices
Will County voters on November 3 will see incumbents in several non contests: treasurer John Weber clerk Jan Gould and sheriff Brendan Ward, all Republicans up for re election. A county superintendent race pits Rich Duran against Frank Desiderio. Six County Board seats are also on the ballot in two districts with three Republicans and two Democrats in each race.
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Will County
John “Jack” Weber
Jan Gould
Brendan Ward
Rich Duran
Frank Desiderio
Duran
Desiderio
Green Garden
Washington
Crete
Monee
Will Townships
Mary Ann Gearhart
Brian L. Cann
William R. Bruin
Andrea Sapler
W. Lee Deutsche
Gearhart
Crete Township
Bob Lueder, longtime Heights public servant and Small Fry founder
Bob Lueder, a long-time Chicago Heights park district commissioner and past district president, died at 69 from heart failure in Florida. A columnist and sports booster, he led recreation efforts for 30 years and served as executive director of Small Fry Basketball in South Suburbia, fostering cross-race youth sport and national reach.
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Park District
Small Fry Basketball Association
The
Star
Chicago Heights
Bob Lueder
the Heights
Lueder
Florida
Small Fry
South Suburbia
I Cannot Vote But I Still Believe In Election Duty
Dennis R Wheeler reflects on voting at Ann Rutledge School, recalling childhood polling booths and classroom mock elections. He notes Illinois turnout around 25 percent and laments apathy while expressing anticipation to vote again, urging civic participation.
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Ann Rutledge School
Lincoln Estates
Walker
Davidson
Ann Rutledge
Truman
Frankfort Junior High
Adlai Steven
Illinois
U.S
Washington
Springfield
Homer Township
Tinley Park
Hazel Crest referendum on district representation debated
Readers weigh in on a November referendum to divide Hazel Crest into districts with single trustees versus current at large representation. A letter argues against the change citing loss of villagewide accountability and favors keeping at large elections.
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Hazel Crest
Robert Wahlen
Praise for Andy Qunell as state representative candidate
A community member blasts politicians for failing to reflect local needs and urges voting for Andy Qunell. The supporter cites his active role as a trustee and volunteer, working with corporations unions public services businesses families and children, asserting he can relate to diverse constituents. Vote date cited as November 3.
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Andy Qunell
Andy
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