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Newspaper
Frankfort Mokena Star
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1982
Page
4
The fragment lists staff and affiliations for the Frankfort Mokena Star, naming executive editor Anne Lester G. Sons and Edward Czerwinski as editor, with memberships in Illinois press and suburban newspaper associations across Cook County and Northern Illinois.
Editorial argues for limited office power to audit bills before warrants. Illinois Comptroller Roland Burris proposes Senate Bill 1479 to allow field checks while delaying none, contrasting partisan opposition in 1982 and current election-year politics. Nonpartisanship is urged amid a multi billion-dollar budget.
Illinois drivers, farmers, and truckers highlight deteriorating highways and harsh winters. Governors candidates Thompson and Stevenson push for gas tax and vehicle fee hikes while lawmakers resist tax increases. A weight limit proposal faces opposition over road damage, revenue needs, and mass transit linkage amid a recession and high taxes.
Franklin Shuftan argues against altering Illinois constitutional amendment rules to permit ERA passage by simple majority. He notes Illinois unique three fifths requirement, warns against broad constitutional changes, and urges sustained, careful consideration before any precedent that could affect future amendments. He stresses ERA remains important but not at the cost of stronger future carve outs.
Illinois politics focus on a $60 million budget balance move reducing state employee pay and benefits to free funds for education and mental health. Sen. Philip Rock supports cuts while noting Thompsons optimistic revenue outlook and potential layoffs, raising concerns over tax, decoupling, and bargaining impacts.
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