Local voices urge real economic growth over incinerators and prisons
In letters to The Star, community leaders from the 80th District urge state funds for training and infrastructure to boost jobs in Springfield and Chicago Heights. They criticize quick fixes like incinerators and prisons, praising road funding and a comprehensive development plan for Chicago Heights funded by the Cook County Economic Development Authority.
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Outing Carol Moseley Braun Cited by Veteran Adarer
A veteran urges Illinois voters to oust Senator Carol Moseley Braun on November 3. He links patriotism to opposition to Moseley Braun over political ads supporting a presidential pardon for Jonathan Pollard. He recalls wartime losses and honors veterans while urging turnout.
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Cumulative voting urged to end mapmaker control in Chicago
Guest column argues single member districts empower mapmakers and bosses while judges join in gerrymandering fights. It highlights Chicago Heights’ use of at large cumulative voting to empower voters, suggesting 16 three alderman wards to improve minority representation and reduce costly litigation. John B. Anderson and Dan Johnson-Weinberger cited.
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