Frankfort-Mokena Star Publisher and Editorial Staff Names
A fragmented listing shows Charles W. Williams as publisher and W. E. Williams as president with roles at E E Williams ITI. Other names include Lester G. Sons as executive editor and Edward Czerwinski as editor, with potential years 1859 1922 and 1899 1980.
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Charles W. Williams
W. E. Williams
ITI
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E. Williams
Lester G. Sons
Edward Czerwinski
Editorial A devious plot on Illinois tax battle
A commentary on Gov. James Thompson's tax plan and the confounding politics around an income tax increase. It notes compromises with four-year terms, Senate concessions, and a leaked confidential letter from Lt. Gov. George Ryan that critics call a self serving maneuver. The piece argues a tax rise is necessary but should include property tax relief and cautions against political melodrama.
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Dallas
Dynasty
Illinois
James Thompson
General Assembly
Thompson
Senate
George Ryan
Ryan
Corcoran weighs Senate bid as Republican field grows
Rep. Tom Corcoran of Ottawa faces a decision on challenging Sen. Charles Percy. Observers expect a bid may trigger a scramble for his 8th District seat, with John Grotberg Bill Kempiners and Dick Larson among possible successors. Corcoran must choose whether to risk a Senate run now or seek longer House tenure.
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Springfield
Uss
Tom Corcoran
U.S
Charles Percy
Corcoran
Ottawa
Percy
Senate
House
John E. Grot»berg
St. Charles
Kane County
GOP
Bill Kempiners
Shorewood
State Department of Public Health
Dick Larson
Aurora
Illinois
Cord
Alan J. Dixon
Dixon
Alex Leith
Illinois lawmakers grapple with school funding formula back from exile
Springfield lawmakers reopen the resource equalizer battle as the funding formula faces delay until tax and Title I weighting issues are settled. Sen. John Davidson notes no equitable weighting yet, with rural districts fearing bias toward urban areas and Illinois losing Title I funds due to the 1980 census figures. The debate includes hold harmless options, phase-ins, and alternate counts while the general education agenda shifts toward collective bargaining for teachers and consolidation incentives.
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John Davidson
Springfield
Illinois
David Elder
Chicago
Illinois Education Association
IEA
Illinois Federation of Teachers
IFT
School Problems Commission
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Editorial
al Manning
Buyhe
Reagan
Gov. Thompson
Stephanie Griffin
Frankfort Square
Star Publications
Jerry Marmozewicz
Jeff Brody
Jim Reilly
Jacksonville
Robert Leininger
State Board of Education
Copley News Service
Daytona Beach Morning Journal
Copley News
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