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Author Archives: Bob Skolnik

Posted inLocal Government

Judicial candidates with clout face off

by Bob Skolnik March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Two lawyers with local ties are vying to become a judge. But to get to the bench they will have to defeat the wife of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. ShawnTe Raines-Welch, who is married to House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside), will face three opponents in the June 28 Democratic primary race […]

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With Tap Room reopened, rowdiness complaints return

by Bob Skolnik February 22, 2022February 23, 2022
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Mayor wants community center playground upgrade

by Bob Skolnik February 15, 2022February 17, 2022
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State liquor commission orders Tap Room’s license reinstated

by Bob Skolnik February 4, 2022February 4, 2022
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What’s next for Forest Park’s longest-serving mayor

by Bob Skolnik May 21, 2019February 9, 2021
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Discussion on Altenheim dominates friendly forum

by Bob Skolnik March 29, 2019February 9, 2021
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Deficits still cloud FP’s foreseeable future

by Bob Skolnik May 22, 2018February 9, 2021
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Electoral board tosses referendum petitions

by Bob Skolnik January 23, 2018February 9, 2021
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Boykin and Johnson square off in County commissioner race

by Bob Skolnik January 16, 2018February 9, 2021
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Davis faces two challengers in 7th District

by Bob Skolnik December 5, 2017February 9, 2021

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