A school board in Chicago suburb has rejected a $20,000 donation from the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin.
John Dall, a Chicago resident and Ho-Chunk legislator, tried to give the check to the district in Lynwood. But the board told him the money wouldn't be accepted.
So now the check is being presented to the local PTA but some parents worry that taking the money will signal an endorsement of the tribe's proposed casino in Lynwood. The tribe has bought land in the city and owns baseball fields and a large sports and exposition center.
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School wary of strings attached to casino's $20,000
(The Chicago Sun-Times 12/15)
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School board rejects Ho-Chunk Nation's donation
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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