Chicago Heights approves three city appointments amid racial bias claim
The Chicago Heights City Council named Robert Bauer and Thomas Henderson to the Zoning Board of Appeals and O’Neal Raja Guyness to the Police and Fire Commission. Alderman Robert McCoy charged bias over shorter terms for the two African Americans compared with the white appointee. the mayor denied racism. Bauer and Henderson received 5 1 vote, Guyness 6 0. Term ends: Bauer Sept 18 2000, Henderson Feb 8 1998, Guyness Sept 18 1998.
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Chicago Heights
Zoning Board of Appeals
Police and Fire Commission
Robert McCoy
1St. Ward
Robert Bauer
Thomas Henderson
McCoy
O'Neal Raja Guyness
Bauer
Henderson
Guyness
AFSCME sues city over one week pay shortfall
AFSCME Council 31 filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the city on August 31 over a plan to shorten Sept 29 pay by one week. Spokesman Ade Alagbala said the city has no good reason and that taking a week's pay changes employment conditions while awaiting response.
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Arvey Municipal
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Tme
Tunion
Ade Alagbala
Afscme Council
Alagbala
Alagbata
Leaps and bounds census boosts village population
USS Cengus Bureau workers reported Tinley Park’s unofficial 1992 population at 42,261, a 6.5 percent rise or 2,582 people. Village Clerk Frank German, after a special census, plans another count costing about $120,000 to capture faster growth, as state funds rely on population figures.
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Sinney Park
USS. Cengus Bureau
Frank German
Tinley Park
Rich Township proposes block scheduling pilot at Rich South High
The Vision School Improvement Committee presented a plan to Rich Township High School District 227 board to adopt block scheduling at Rich South High. If approved in November, Rich South would be the three year pilot site with 85 minute classes two or three days weekly instead of the current 45 minute daily periods. Principal Ken Reckiewice commented on the proposal.
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Rich Doutning
Seuaeres
Vision
Rich Township High Loan District
Rich South High School
Wll
Ken Reckiewice
Orland Park Considers Certified Notices For Annexations
Orland Township residents may see mandatory registered letters to landowners when their property is drawn into Orland Park. Beverly Rauch, whose 1 acre parcel was annexed, learned of the move only after a friend read legal notices. The village aims to improve notice while not delaying growth.
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Orland Township
Orland Park
Village Board
Beverly Rauch
Rauch
Campaign Letter Urges New School Funding Plan
A November 7 school board election message argues current property tax funding is outdated. It advocates replacing it with a state income tax to relieve homeowners and attract business, warning of program cuts without reform and urging readers to contact officials. Signed Stephen L. Campbell, Park Forest.
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Trak Auto
Sears
Heads in the sand and RAP/2000 plans reviewed
The editor cites Ron Bean of Regional Action Project 2000 who acknowledged racial exclusion in RAP/2000 areas. The piece links his remarks to Matteson Chamber events and University Park development concerns, warning Black South Suburban residents to push for input to avoid ongoing subordination and regional lag.
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Regional Action Project
Ron Bean
University Park
Bean
Matteson
Mayors and Managers Association
The
Star
Community letter urges unity after park board shift
After a Chicago Heights Park District meeting, Keith W. Kemp appeals to residents to realign priorities and support constructive improvements. He notes a 4-3 pro Democratic majority now governs the district and calls for end of personal attacks and bipartisan collaboration.
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Chicago Heights Park District
Chicago Heights
Keith W. Kemp
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Board of Education
Nancy Neuzil
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Park Forest
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