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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1975
Page
5
Oak Park trustees unanimously back a large planned development on the three block Madison and Austin corridor, overriding the Madison-Austin task force's residential zoning proposal and commercial expansion recommendations.
Residents critique the Oak Park board over Madison Austin plans. They cite lack of candor in past statements and incomplete task force goals, arguing that early miscommunication fueled fears while seeking a balanced, community supported shopping center for the three blocks.
The piece argues trustees' preconceptions biased Madison-Austin changes to the comprehensive plan and that without upfront candor the task force lost trust. It notes commissions defer to board opinions, leaving residents disenchanted and skeptical of local government and ulterior motives.
Fred B. Allen president of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce writes to praise the World newspaper growth and weekly issue addition. He hopes for a daily edition someday and commends the paper on local coverage and community impact.
A reader praises the World for boosting Oak Park news coverage including the Triton trustee election and development reports. Concerns are raised about trustees and the Oak Park Development Corporation guiding decisions toward a shopping center and developer influence, urging civic accountability amid ongoing plans for Austin Madison.
A Forest Park piece surveys area wildlife abundant in city preserves and cemeteries, focusing on sparrows, starlings, robins, pigeons and doves, cardinals, crows, red winged blackbirds, woodpeckers, owls, ducks, and occasional seagulls. It notes origins, behaviors, and where to spot them around Madison Street, cemeteries, and river banks near Lake Michigan.
A reader from Argonne thanks Sorel Jan zow and THE WORLD for sensitive school board election coverage. The note expresses appreciation for careful, balanced reporting and wishes good luck on Wednesday.
A March 30 1975 letter to board president James J. McClure Jr. with copies to Vince DeMoya and to the WORLD appeals to Oak Park citizens. Readers share anger over the Austin Madison Task Force report and note that McClure and DeMoya did not respond to opposing views as the April 7 board meeting again renders the task force action a sham.
George Woods wins the River Forest elementary school board race by a close margin. The defeated candidate extends congratulations to Woods and thanks supporters who helped the River Forest slate.
Readers may send signed letters to the WORLD at 6905 W North Ave Oak Park 60302. The editors reserve right to edit for space and clarity. For longer subject treatments, the WORLD will publish guest columns and welcomes discussion with editor Bonnie Gross at 524-0600.
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