Defeat Branch Banking in Illinois Says Local Bank Defenders
A column argues against branch banking in Illinois led by AMBI. It warns that expansion would erode Oak Park Elmwood Park and nearby Chicago neighborhoods civic health and local control, moving money to large Loop banks and reducing community banking to skeleton operations. It urges continued opposition and emphasizes local banks as community pillars.
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Illinois General Assembly
Assn
Illinois
AMBI
Illinois Senate
Finance Committee
Chicago
Oak Park
Elmwood Park
Austin
Humboldt Park
Castle at Madison and Harlem in Forest Park history
Forest Park lore notes a three story building at Madison and Harlem dubbed the castle when built in 1898 by Nicholas Schenk the tallest locally and a popular vantage point. Its later nickname transfer corner marked a Harlem and Madison streetcar transfer.
Abandoned litters prompt humane society action
In five days the West Suburban Humane society was asked to handle three litters of puppies abandoned, with more kittens found abandoned in summer. The Humane Care for Animals act requires owners not abandon animals likely to be harmed or become a charge. If witnessing an ejected animal, obtain the car’s license number, then rescue and call the society at 620-1200, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Humane Society
Humane Care For Animals
Readers Respond On Greer, River Forest Police, Village Players
The letters critique Bonnie Gross for feminist Greer coverage at Triton College and reference River Forest Police Chief policies on damages from patrol car accidents. A reader defends Village Players reviews and criticizes a World piece, while another discusses Oak Park resegregation fears and the need for integrated, innovative programs like an exemption clause.
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Bonnie Gross
Germaine Greer
Triton College
Oak Park
Austin
Letter Critiques Exemption Clause on Housing Bias
A reader responds to Ms. Christian arguing the exemption clause allows landlords to refuse Black renters after a threshold of Black residents. The letter urges a realistic view of the clause and contends Ms. Christian misreads its value and impact.
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Ms. Christian
World letters policy and guest columns invitation
The WORLD invites signed letters to the editor with the writer’s name not required for publication. Space limits and clarity edits may occur. Address letters to The WORLD 6905 W North Ave Oak Park 60302. For guest columns call editor Bonnie Gross at 524-0600.
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North Ave
Oak Park
WORLD
Bonnie Gross
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