Contested bids loom for 37th District race in Illinois
Springtown spin centers on Homewood Mayor John Doody's potential bid for the 37th District Illinois House seat. GOP options include Tom Brennan and Dan observers expect a Western district primary. Democrats weigh John Sheehy and possibly his wife Cookie Sheehy as entrants. Other names: Dwight Welch and Rich Della Croce. In the 79th District, Rep Bill Balthis plans to decide on re election after talks with Speaker Lee Daniels.
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Homewood
John Doody
Illinois
Tom Brennan
Orland Park
Doody
John “Jack” Sheehy
Tinley Park
Jim O’grady
Bill Balthis
Lansing
Lee Daniels
Elmhurst
Jones enters 2nd District race in Democratic primary
Senate Minority Leader Emil Jones confirmed his bid for the 2nd District nomination as he faces a crowded field. Aleading backers include the Shaw brothers William Dalton and Robert Chicago, Educators for Emil Jones led by Bob Donaldson, and Alice Palmer who has built broad support in the district. Opponents noted include Jesse Jackson Jr. and Monique Davis as long shots, with Republicans weighing further strategy and potential nominees Carl Bibbs Lionel Pittman and Thomas J. Somer.
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Senate
Emil Jones
Chicago
Jones
David Rudd
Bytes
Shaw Brothers
Sen
William of
Dalton
Robert
Bob Donaldson
Governors State University
Mel Reynolds
Oehi
Alice Palmer
Palmer
State Senate
Jesse Jackson Jr
Monique Davis
GOP
Manny Hoffman
Thomas J. Somer
Chicago Heights
Carl Bibbs
Lionel Pittman
Will County political chatter and campaign moves noted
State Senator Aldo DeAngelis meets the Dalai Lama in a Senate hallway during a Beltway trip. Rumors about ex Rep George Sangmeister’s Will County executive bid vanish as Adelman seeks a third term. Rep Jerry Weller schedules a Sept 26 hearing on air traffic control shutdowns at O Hare. A Sept 20 fundraiser for Will County coroner candidate Dr George Morgan moves to American Legion New Lenox after a VFW fire. Jackson Jr to be honored at Hazel Crest prayer breakfast. Pam Wietting named Federation of Illinois Young Republicans chair. Ed Ronkowski circulates Will County state attorney petitions. kickoff Sept 24 in Mokena. Dave Donahue reemerges as Will County auditor candidate after a GOP rally. Dr Paul Stee joins slate for county executive bid. Nancy Drew Sheehan honored at O Brien's on N Wells. The date context spans late September events and local political shifts.
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Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Dalai Lama
DeAngelis
Senate
Beltway
George Sangmeister
Will County
Big George
Chuck Adelman
Adelman
U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
House Aviation Subcommittee
Aurora Center
Chicago
O’hare
George Morgan
American Legion
New Lenox
Jackson Jr
Hazel Crest
Pam Wietting
Federation of Illinois Young Republicans
Edward Ronkowski
GOP
Ed R
Hickory Creek Forest Preserve
Shagbark Grove
Mokena
Dave Donahue
Sangmeister
Repub
Bob Herbolsheimer
George Ryan
Dan McLaughlin
Orland Park
Donahue
Green Garden Country Club
Will Co
Will
Paul Stee
Exec Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Nancy Drew Sheehan
O’brien
N. Wells
Sheehan
Clinton Draws 10000 at SIU Carbondale Event
Katie Thomas of Homewood and others report that Bill Clinton drew about 10,000 people to a Southern Illinois University Carbondale talk on direct student loans. Clinton noted about 90 percent of students receive aid and campus enthusiasm was high despite crowded seating.
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Katie Thomas
Homewood
Bytes
Bill Clinton
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Clinton
The
Prez
Thomas
Star
Ruth Thomas
SIU
Trucker Calls Out Drivers In Letter To Editor
Louis P Imber of Chicago Heights writes to the editor criticizing four wheel motorists for unsafe behavior. He highlights lack of signaling and lane changes while urging greater driving courtesy and caution around trucks and loading docks.
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Myra Guindon
Springtown
Katie
Trucker’s Tips
Dr. Jack
Louis P. Imber
Kenrich Concrete Raising
American Heart Association
Veto Gon
Raul Delgado
St. James
Huma Mulk
Sauk Village
Oak Tree Family Health Center
West 14Th Street
St. James Hospital
Penne
Cellular One
Woodridge
West 75Th
Cai
Elmwood Park
Torrence Ave
N. Harlem
Mundelein
Local Ning
A W. 183Rd
TNA
Lidas
Sealy, Restonic
Pring Air Ultra Firm
S. Pulaski
Huck-Finn Plaza
W. 95Th St
Ashland
S. Halsted
Corner Halsted
35Th St
Evergreen Park
95Th ST
Kedzie
N. Clybourn
Clybourn & Ashlie
Oak Forest
W. 159Th St
Everu Center
159Th
Laramie
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