Patient Satisfaction Guarantee faces hospital promo push
An editorial discusses Westlake hospital's Patient Satisfaction Guarantee promising quality of service and pleasant amenities while clarifying it does not guarantee medical outcomes. It questions rival hospitals opposing a new 191 bed facility, noting competition aims to fill empty beds and boost reputation with better surroundings.
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Melrose Park Hospital
Westlake Hospital
Westlake
Justice
Palos Community Hospital
Palos Heights
Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn
Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove
Suburban
Hinsdale
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Evergreen Park
LaGrange Community Hospital
Illinois House backs Sunday closing for auto dealers
The Illinois House and Senate approved HB 1243 to ban auto dealers from Sunday business, awaiting Gov. James Thompson's signature. The editorial criticizes the measure as government overreach, noting many dealers already close Sundays and accusing lawmakers of catering to special interests.
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Illinois
Illinois House
State Senate
James Thompson
Harry
Bus) Ourell
Oak Lawn
Richard Kelly
Hazel Crest
Harry Weber
Joliet
Chicago
Governors State appoints Dr. David Curtis as provost
Dr. David Curtis, former Lewis University vice president for academic affairs, returns to Governors State University as provost. The Frankfort resident and early GSU administrator will oversee faculty and operations, focusing on enrollment growth, outreach, and curriculum updates amid funding pressures. His Lewis tenure saw a 13 percent annual freshman enrollment rise.
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Governors State University
David Curtis
Lewis University
Lockport
Curtis
Frankfort
GSU
Park Forest South
Lewis
Judiciously Speaking on Insanity Defense Trends
Judge Henry X. Dietsch analyzes the shifting insanity defense in trials as experts clash over definitions and brain scans. He notes the McNaughton origin, the modern lack of substantial capacity standard, and the circus atmosphere tainting some trials while some states move to abolish the plea. Editor’s note adds context to the Hinkley trial timing.
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McNaughton
Illinois
Dietsch
Sixth District Circuit Court
Markham
John W. Hinkley Jr
Star Publications
Charity and government must work together to ease poverty
The Reagan era relies on charity to replace government programs, but this is inadequate for a modern society. Food stamp cuts caused hardship while surplus cheese gave token aid. A balanced policy requires government action, private philanthropy, and active volunteerism to truly lift the poor. Copley News Service.
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Reagan
Copley News Service
Oil company spokesman disputes Wheeler column
Charles R. Mason of Standard Oil defends free market mechanics against Wheeler's claim that oil firms can control supply and demand. He argues oil producers act independently, prices reflect market forces, and government controls are the exception. Mason cites 1981 losses and inventories rising as evidence.
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Dennis Wheeler
OPEC
Charles R. Mason
Standard Oil Public and
Frankfort Junior High Band Boosters Tribute Notes Leader
In this last press release the Frankfort junior high School Band Boosters praise president Joan Romanus for her dedicated support this year. She followed 1980-81 president Sandy Freeman, aided fund raising, and cheered the Tiger band at performances. Best wishes to incoming president Marilyn Okhawa.
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Frankfort
Tiger Band
Marilyn Okhawa
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Suburban Newspapers of America
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Cook County Suburban Publishers Association
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Department of Correction
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