Lake Michigan water rise threatens Hyde Park area
A Hyde Park Herald analysis argues the Daley Bilandic plan to raise Chicago River flow to 10 000 cfs will not lower Lake Michigan level significantly. It warns of minimal lake drop, increased flooding, and worsened river water quality, urging the City Council to block the plan.
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Frustration in Springfield From State Rep Bernard Epton
In a Springfield column Representative Bernard Epton laments the legislative deadlock with the Establishment, noting bills stall in the Senate after rough House passage. He suspects the Senate’s attitudes hinder progress and urges colleagues to regain buoyancy to continue the fight. Continued on page 27
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Thanks for STEP story Letter to the Editor
A Hyde Park reader thanks Cheryl Fries and Nancy Hays for the A Day at STEP School article and photos. The writer praises STEP staff dedication and urges community support, noting families cannot choose other schools and hoping caring rubs off on readers.
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Hmm Ugh Feminine Focus Sparks Reader Debate
A reader criticizes the HERALD for maintaining a women's page and mocks the column titles Feminine Focus and Jo's Woes. The letter argues papers should drop such features or hire better writers and even suggests renaming the page Simpy Sayings. The tone is dismissive and calls for change.
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