Cable firms refuse cash payments for retransmission rights
Cablevision of Chicago and other local operators oppose paying broadcasters for signal carriage arguing must carry options and non cash deals. Some stations like WBBM TV WMAQ TV and WLS TV favor retransmission consent. Jones Intercable and TCI negotiate non cash options and channel placements while awaiting broader deals across Illinois areas.
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Cablevision of
Chicago
Susan Bisno
Cablevison of
Homewood
Country Club Hills
Sauk Village
East Hazel Crest
Palos Heights
Burnham
Burbank
Bisno
Wbbm-Tv
Wmaq-Tv
Wls-Tv
Wgn-Tv
Wfld-Tv
Jones Intercable, Inc
Capital
Cities
ABC Inc
Hearst Corporation
Patricia Kennan
Jones Intercable
Illinois
Keenan
Jones
Tribune Broadcasting Co
Chicagoland
Hazel Crest
Thornton
Flossmoor
Olympia Fields
Matteson
Lansing
Park Forest
Richton Park
Crete
Orland Park
Palos Park
TCI
Chicago Heights
Steger
Fee
Peggy Laramie
National Cable Television Association
Crete Officials Warn of Latin Counts Gang Activity
Crete police report increased gang activity led by the Latin Counts with two violent incidents tied to an 18 year old Crete youth. One incident involved a May 1 confrontation at Union and Main streets and aggravated battery. A Jan 29 attack at Crete Monee High School is cited as mob action. Officials urge awareness as graffiti and property damage rise. Local prosecutor Nash notes regional gang intelligence meetings and recognizes resistance in some areas.
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Crete
Nash
Union
Main Streets
Bap
Crete-Monee High School
W. Exchange St
John Enochs
Enochs
Will County
DuPage
Kankakee
America
Summer School English Offers Proficient Out Option
Murphy describes a compact three week program with 22 students and four hour daily sessions. Students could test out to earn a pass or pursue grades, with most earning Cs and some Bs or As. Computers aided revision and one student noted increased reading interest.
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Murphy
Dents
Rich
Gangs Target Schools and Communities Highlighted by Officials
Rich Central High School Assistant Principal Tony Moriarty and Urban Dynamics activists urge active involvement of school districts in future awareness programs. They warn gangs invade unexpected places like schools and communities and stress prevention, empowerment, and positive youth alternatives to curb recruitment.
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Urban Dynamics
Rich Central High School
Tony Moriarty
the Star
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