Edgar prepares for newest transition in Illinois politics
Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar will step from the governorship on January 11 and begin a two year distinguished fellowship at the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs. He will work from Champaign Urbana with campuses in Chicago and Springfield, living in Champaign County and focusing on public policy research and discussion. The move follows his 30 years in state politics and a public stance not ruling out another run for office.
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Statehouse
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Letters on sewer work and Downey Manor concerns
Anthony Dauginas of Homewood writes about perceived public official ineptness in sewer projects at 187th and Heather Road and Martin Avenue. He argues Downey Manor homes had dual sewer and storm lines and warns of old abandoned pipes and root clogs. He notes his plumber removed a downspout by error and urges proper sewer work.
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187Th
Heather Road
Martin Avenue
Downey Manor
Anthony Dauginas
To the Editor Letter Critiques Albrecht on Israel Aid
Ronald Rutzky charges Robert Albrecht with promoting bombings and terror excuses. He questions U.S. aid levels to Israel, asks about Muslim aid to Palestinians, and calls for scrutiny of Israel’s democracy and religious rights.
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Albrecht
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White in America and a case of possible redlining
Dolores J. Whiters, first vice president of the Illinois NAACP Northern Region, recalls an Eddie Murphy SNL skit about being white in America and links it to a personal experience at a Matteson department store. She describes a check approval that seemed instantly granted when her address was Flossmoor, suggesting possible bias tied to residence.
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Matteson
Flossmoor
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Harvey
Dolores J. Whiters
Northern Region
Illinois
NAACP
Illinois State Conference of Branches
Rosemont Eyes Forest Preserve Land Sale Amid Flood Plain Debate
Rosemont seeks about two acres of adjacent forest preserve land near its convention center for development while Cook County upholds a ban on selling or leasing preserve property. Openlands Projects cites flood damage costs from the Des Plaines River, underscoring flood control needs and open space preservation as courts could be involved for years.
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Cook County
Des Plaines River
Des Plaines
Orland Township
Forest Preserve District
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