Editorials on Will County Board size and costs
The piece criticizes Will County's large board, its costly operations, and limited committee space. It compares to three commissioner systems, cites Maine and Delaware examples, and argues a smaller body would be more efficient and economical.
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Will County
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Jacksonville
Maine
Joliet
Illinois State Senate
Delaware
Senate
House
Taxation reform stance urges income tax to ease real estate burden
A Joliet column argues real estate owners bear about 85 percent of tax costs while others pay little, urging adoption of a carefully devised income tax with exemptions. It condemns propaganda against taxes, calls for fair burden sharing, and praises citizen support for the next administration.
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Jones
Illinois
Eine
New City Administration Urges Constructive Civic Aid
The new city administration is seated in city hall and urges citizens to offer constructive support rather than blank approval. The mayor emphasizes collaboration with residents, noting that when issues arise, timely, concrete suggestions are essential for city matters.
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Joliet
Moses
Aaron
Hur
Call for county school board unification in Will County
J H G argues for a county unit to oversee Will County schools. He notes about a thousand elected officials plus many appointive posts, estimates 174 districts with 500 to 550 school board members, and pressing expenses. He urges a state bill to unify under a single county system for uniformity and efficiency.
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Will County
Truth and Humor in Daily Life Notes
A quirky XIX or early 20th century piece recalls laughter as medicine when one is blue, warns against losing temper, and extols moral independence over popular pleasure. It also jokes about men, pins, and umbrellas as metaphors for balance and work.
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