Distant Priest backer praises Char Priest for School Board bid
A Park Forest native recalls Char Priest as a pivotal mentor from Blackhawk Junior High in the mid 1970s. The letter to voters highlights values of education, self belief, straight talk, and fighting discrimination, endorsing her candidacy for the Park Forest School District 163 Board of Education.
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San Francisco Bay Area
Char Priest
Board of Education
Park Forest
Ms. Priest
Blackhawk
Char
Jeremy Friedman
Ed Burnette for District 227 School Board Election
A supportive letter by Noreen Riley-Wessendorf endorses Ed Burnette in the District 227 school board race on November 2. The writer highlights Burnette’s commitment to kids, minority hiring efforts, participatory decision making, and innovative programs based on his Snowball staff involvement and board service.
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Ed Burnette
Noreen Riley
Umbreit Endorsement for District 227 Board Candidate
A letter supporting Scott Umbreit for the District 227 Board of Education notes his prior service on the citizens ad hoc committee in 1992/93. The author cites Umbreit’s preparedness leadership intelligence and willingness to listen as essential for addressing a diverse community’s needs.
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Scott Umbreit
Board of Education
Umbreit
Umbrell
Umbreil
Support Burnette for District 227 Board of Education
The writer urges re-election of Ed Burnette to the District 227 Board, praising years of monitoring meetings and the board's work guiding quality education. He notes public recognition that students receive more for their money and expresses continued satisfaction with the district's direction.
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Tam
Edwin A. Burnette
Board of Education
Community leaders praise Mr Burnette’s service to Matteson
Emmanuel Imoukhuede a Matteson village trustee and Creekside Homeowners Association president lauds Mr Burnette for his curriculum and principal selection involvement. He urges continued service to the community for residents and children.
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Citzens
Matteson Village
Creekside Homeowners Association
Burnette
Emmanuel A. Imoukhuede
Matteson
Scott Umbreit Runs for District 227 Board Seat
After serving on Rich Township High School District 227 ad hoc citizens committee Scott Umbreit seeks election on November 2 to continue applying his problem solving and fairness to district issues. Carl Reed Park Forest.
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Citizens’ Committee
Rich Township
Scott Umbreit
Scott
Scott Umbrell
Carl Reed Park Forest
Terrific candidate 40 the cantor on school board race
The letter urges Nov 2 voters to elect Char Priest to Board of School District 163. It highlights her long classroom career, tasting students’ memories, and calls for a vibrant individual who will challenge the status quo, signed Therese and John Goodrich.
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Char Priest
Therese
John Goodrich
Park Forest
Burnette backers urge support for District 27 board
Supporters of Edwin A. Burnette advocate for his election to Rich Township School District 27 Board of Education. They commend his temperament leadership and the district’s commitment to student excellence citing personal ties and long service to Rich South students and families.
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Edwin A. Burnette
Rich Township
Rich South
Char Priest Runs for School Board in District 163
Supporters praise Char Priest as highly qualified to serve on the School Board. They note her 39 years in District 163, commitment to education, and readiness to address local problems. Vote for Char Priest on November 2.
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Char Priest
Char
Priest Runs For District 163 With Unusual Qualifications
Voters on November 2 will see an unusually prepared candidate for District 163. Priest has worked with every superintendent the district has had, presenting a record of stable leadership and diplomatic approach to education issues.
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Ni Il
Char Priest Lauded as District 163 Board Candidate
In Park Forest Char Priest, a longtime teacher of 39 years, is praised for her deep knowledge of effective programs and wasteful spending. Described as unique and caring, she keeps in touch with former students and has inspired reunions. She vows commitment and outspoken action on the district board.
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Char Priest
Park
Alice
Emanuel Racher
Letter salutes Ms. Priest for Park Forest school board candidacy
A former student recalls Ms. Priest from Forest Trail Junior High, crediting her with inspiring a theatre career and urging support for her school board run. The letter notes gratitude, dedication, and the hope to cast a vote for Priest in Park Forest.
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Park Forest
Char Priest
Forest Trail
Ms. Priest
Philadelphia
Walnut Street Theatre
American Music Theatre Festival
Afro-American Voting Power Fight in Chicago Heights
Afro-American residents of Chicago Heights challenge the at large voting system as discriminatory. They cite a six year civil suit pursued by current officials to preserve a small patronage regime. A district election plan is urged to ensure independent Afro-American representation and fairness in city government.
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Chicago Heights
U.S
Panici
Troiani
Gloomy 1994 11th District race drums up GOP pull
The 11th House race heats as Democratic Rep. George Sangmeister retires. State Rep. Jerry Weller enters the contest. Will County Republicans debate a consensus candidate between Jerry Kinney and Sam Panayotovich while sniping at Robert Herbolsheimer. Some fear Herbolsheimer’s independence could ruin GOP plans.
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George Sangmeister
House of the Elephant
Jerry Weller
Morris
Will County
Jerry Kinney
Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Sam Panayotovich
10Th Ward
Robert Herbolsheimer
Herbie
Herbolsheimer
Stop National Unfunded Mandates Day misspelled in Chicago coverage
The piece notes a missed Stop National Unfunded Mandates Day and mentions Cook County Commissioner John Stroger discussing his bid for the County Board presidency. A Stroger story is promised later in the week.
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Cook County
John Stroger
Chicago
Stroger
Dinner With Brenda and Jim at Matteson Holiday Inn
A Republican event drew many party members at the Matteson Holiday Inn for a dinner with Jim and Brenda Edgar sponsored by local women’s groups. Edgar praised women as the backbone of the party and hinted at statements on or about November 9 regarding his re election. State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis assisted in escorting the guests.
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Republican Party
Matteson Holiday Inn
Jim
Brenda Edgar
Jim Edgar
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Edgar
Senator Clem Balanoff Bids to Repeal Senior Hunting Tax
Chicago state representative Clem Balanoff introduces legislation to repeal a license fee on all seniors who hunt and fish. He argues the tax is regressive and offensive, appealing to older sports-minded citizens.
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Clem Balanoff
Chicago
Balanoff
Clem
Sheehy says Illinois fails to curb drunk driving
State Rep John Sheehy of Tinley Park, funeral home owner for Providence High School star Amy Reger, condemns Illinois for taking baby steps on drunk driving while noting the teen’s auto death, allegedly by a drunk driver, underscores need for tougher policy against repeat offenders.
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Illinois
John Sheehy
D-Tinley Park
Sheehy
Providence
Amy Reger
Springfield
Reynolds twins steer Reynolds re election bid in 2nd District
The report notes U S Representative Reynolds met Reynords in Unicago and announced his bid for reelection on November 11. With the Reynolds twins now four months old, Marisol Reynolds will take time to direct her husband’s campaign efforts in the 2nd District.
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U.S
Town Meeting on Health Care at Edward Hospital
The Harris and Phil Show reports a Nov 11 town meeting on health care sponsored by the Republican party. US Senators Phil Gramm of Texas and Paul Coverdell of Georgia will join Rep. Fawell for a noon to 2 p.m. event at Edward Hospital auditorium in Naperville.
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Republican Tead
Phil Gramm
Texas
Paul Coverdell
Georgia
Edward Hospital Auditorium
S. Washington St
Naperville
Fawell
Illinois campaign moves noted around Chicago area
A mix of political notes from Chicago region events and figures. Dawn Clark Netsch taps Oak Forester Brian Hopkins as campaign field director outside Chicago while George Ryan and Manny Hoffman supervise security at a Bears game. Nancy Drew Sheehan speaks to Rich Township Democrats about state treasurer bid. Rumors of Loleta Didrickson stepping down linger as talks of comptroller run surface. Larry Weinlund birthday noted. Lipinski announces grant for I and M Canal corridor projects. Orland Township names Jim Dodge as Young Republicans chair amid questions about party youth roles.
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Vemocrane Governaworia Vines
Dawn Clark Netsch
Brian Hopkins
Chicago
Bears
George Ryan
Cook County
GOP
Manny Hoffman
Ryan
Hoffman
Rich Township
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Nancy Drew Sheehan
Crestwood
Chester Stranczek
Ray Coyle
Loleta Didrickson
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Larry Weinlund
U.S
William O. Lipinski
I and M Canal
Orland Park Village
Jim
Dodge
Orland Township
Repub
Will Grundy Central
Jam Gould
Will County
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