Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich highlights his first-term accomplishments, including repairs to the senior housing complex and the construction of a $2.2 million civic center on Trantina Farm, all while cutting $300,000 from the budget and avoiding tax increases. Balich and his Will County Freedom Caucus slate are seeking reelection, facing opposition from the Homer Township Reset slate led by Susanna Steilen, who criticizes the current administration for causing community division and lack of transparency. The Civic Center project has been a point of contention, with Steilen questioning the lack of public input and funding plan, while Balich defends the project as a result of a 2020 referendum approval.
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Criminal trial put on hold after defendant challenges Alina Habba’s legal authority as US attorney
A man facing drug charges has challenged Alina Habba's authority as the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, prompting a federal judge to pause his trial and transfer the case to Pennsylvania. This legal dispute arises after President Trump appointed Habba, whose nomination was withdrawn after a panel of judges selected another attorney, raising questions about the legitimacy of her prosecutorial actions. Want More Context? 🔎
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