Derwinski hints at comeback after state office loss
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Derwinski says he will keep his options open for a future elective run in two or four years. He will become a State Department counselor and focus on foreign affairs, while criticizing reapportionment politics and some Illinois leaders for not compromising. He notes no current campaign plans due to Hatch Act restrictions.
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Franklin Shaftan
U.S
Edward Derwinski
Derwinski
U.S. State Department
Congress
O’brien
James Thompson
Illinois
Reagan
George O’brien
17Th
O'Brien
State Department
Sec. of State
George Shultz
Year in Review 1982 Education Scene Faces Tense Talks
Education leaders in Lincoln Way area reflect on a turbulent 1982 with unsettled teacher contracts, stalled negotiations, and a tense ratification process. District 159 faced impasse and federal mediation early, while District 161 eyed budget cuts, and District 210 saw the resignation of its board president as finances strained.
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Karen Harve
Lincoln Way Area
Board of Education
Mokena Teachers Association
MTA
Tony Cenovellis
Summit Hill
Frankfort Square School
Lincoln Way
Robert Kegel
Denver
Colo
Burris prospects loom after strong comptroller win
The Star Inside columns by Mike Lawrence and Jeff Brody preview Roland Burris political prospects after his November landslide re election as Illinois comptroller and review governor Tax Reform commission recommendations through a union leader’s lens. Lincoln Way and Providence high schools faced tough Christmas tournament draws in recent games. Contacts: 815 469 3801 815 469 3606 312 687 8400.
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Mike Lawrence
Roland Burris
Illinois
Jeff Brody
Governor’s Tax Reform Commission
Governors State study links university to regional economy
Governors State University generates more than 24 million dollars in outside funding, with total regional spending rising to 48.2 million and up to 3,800 jobs created. The study covers a 25 mile radius around Park Forest South, including South Cook and parts of Will, DuPage, Kankakee, and Chicago. It notes three-fourths of faculty and staff might not reside in the region without GSU, and highlights educational value alongside economic impact.
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Franklin Shaftan
Governors State University
Office of
Governors State
Park Forest South
Cook County
Will County
Kankakee County
DuPage County
Chicago
University
Illinois
GSU
Virginio L. Piucci
Piacci
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Paros Heights
The
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Ray Garritano
Kozlowski
Star Publications
Jerry Marmozewicz
Providence
Knights
Celtics
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