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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1975
Page
4
The Illinois Arts council seeks 75000 dollars from individuals to receive full state funding. It plans to raise small contributions from many residents rather than a few rich donors. West suburban residents are urged to donate one dollar to show legislators the value placed on the arts.
The Illinois Arts Council reports a record $925 000 appropriation last year with a $25 000 final grant tied to private donations. Oak Park hosts free Summer on the Mall events featuring local and national artists funded by the council. Donations are tax deductible and encouraged to support arts in Illinois.
Michael Thompson, chairman of the Forest Park Police Wage Committee, states the wage panel did not trade a sergeant’s slot in negotiations. He explains the sergeant vacancy was eliminated by the village council earlier in the year and notes the council holds the power without input from the police wage committee. He urges public awareness and addresses ongoing concerns about promotions and coverage in sports reporting.
The commentary muses on English and language history while noting strong performances by West Suburban Track club and OPRFHS teams in recent girls track seasons. Editorial praise for Howard Rosenwinkel's work with the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce follows, with thanks from John J. Gerren.
A reader thanks the paper for coverage of Mrs. Pigman and agency needs and offers two proposals. First, relocate postal sorting to daytime and deliver at night with postmen patrolling neighborhoods using flashlights and walkie talkies to spot crime. Second, paint police and government vehicles the same color and equip others with lights and radios to deter crime and reassure residents.
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