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Article: Towns make English official // 4 suburbs deny discrimination
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- August 25, 1996
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Four southwest suburbs have voted in the last few weeks to make
English their official language, an action that critics say
discriminates against Spanish-speaking immigrants and discourages
them from moving to town.
Crestwood Mayor Chester Stranczek has led the English-first
campaign in his village and neighboring suburbs.
Chicago Ridge, Worth and Evergreen Park have followed his
lead, passing resolutions that not only make English their official
tongue but also urge Congress to do the same for the nation.
Their intent, these officials say, is not to discriminate
against a specific group but to encourage immigrants to learn the
language.
Critics, however, say such efforts serve ...