Fowler criticizes RTA and urges service reform
Fowler attacked RTA mismanagement from corporate units to funding by ridership and proposed contracts with operators under private know how. Reeves warned against a new board and argued letting transportation experts run transit could save money while RTA funding misallocation to CTA must stop. Fielding asked for a mechanic helper at 850 dollars a month to support 25 village vehicles and equipment for preventive maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Morell Reeves
RTA
Transitystem
Reeves
CTA
Dan Fielding
Public Works
GSU Tuition Increases Highlight State College Costs
GSU officials defend higher tuition with a 882 year for full tuition and 906 for graduates while on campus part time undergrads pay 4.25 and out of state rates rise. Board cites lower tuition than peers and aims to cut student cost impact with state aid and scaled long term goals. Robert Jaynes notes tuition still below one third of college costs as aid programs may offset the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOG
Ilinois
Studen
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Board of Higher ‘Education
GSU
Robert Jaynes
Board of Higher Education
Jaynes
January Bus Registration Opens for Mattewn Area
Mattewn residents invest in Chicago Loop service with January registration now. January fee is 52 dollars. monthly fee varies by working days. Buses pick up at several Mattewn locations and drop off at Loop locations. Alice Hickman serves as bus coordinator and interested people may call TATA oF 720-2007.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattewn
Chicago
Matteson
Alice Hickman
Tata
District 159 forms advisory board for community liaison
District 159s ninth year advisory group gathers parent representatives from across the district to liaison with Superintendent Donald Tesmond and provide input to administration. The initial meeting at Marya Yates School featured 30 members, welcomed by Fran Myers and guest Dr James Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centary
Donald J. Tesmond
Marya Yates
Jane Tallyn
Lida Taylor
Karen Wells
Janet Wernes
Kathleen York
Vicki Zeeb
Fran Myers
James Warren
Rich Towsiship
Princials Ford
Burglars Hit Richton Park Homes Breaking Jewelry and Gear
Richton Park police report two daytime burglaries last week. At 425 Appleby William C New residence $6 200 in jewelry and $220 cash were stolen, with living room and bedrooms ransacked after police visited. Charlene M Spee 1117 Euclid reported entry to her home with glass door damage, over $3 800 in jewelry and $130 in camera gear taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
William C. New
Appleby
Nev
Charlene M. Spee
Euclid
Spee
Christmas ballet recital at Matteson center weekend
Matteson Parks and Recreation hosts a holiday ballet and Boogie Babies recital at Matteson immunity center. Dances from The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty headline with a Tumble Tots preschool performance. Instructors Terese Carreras and Linda Schultz choreograph, refreshments after, bus trip to West Chicago Christmas Mansion House with lunch included for 18.50, depart December 20 from Village Hall, registration at Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Immunity Center
West Oakwood
Lane
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Terese Carreras
Linda Schultz
Yeas So Simson
Guan Christimas
Chicago
Mill Race Inn
Geneva
Ment
Matteson Village Hall
West 215Th Street
Matteson Community Center
Advent Service at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday
Advent worship will be held at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Rev Edgar Albers preaching on Mighty God. Junior Handbell Ringers will play and the Parent Teacher League will host a fellowship hour with a grab bag ornament exchange and refreshments served by Charity Council led by Ann Martin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auvent
Zion Lutheran Church
Edgar Albers
Teacher League of Zion School
Charity Council
Ann Martin
Carolyn Borner
Cindy Jacobs
Carole Schoeling
Darlene Piepenbrink
Carol ‘Aman
Two GSU Deans Quit University Posts
Dr. Hakala stated the resignations stem from a personnel matter not disclosed to the public. Spokesman Robert Jaynes said the university would provide no further details due to inquiry privacy. Acting Dean Ronald Brubaker was named for the College of Arts and Sciences while Addison Woodward serves without title performing normal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakala
Robert Jaynes
GSU
Jaynes
Ronald Brubaker
College of Arts and Sciences
HSD
Addison Woodward
College board approves disputed remedial plan amid debate
The board backed a remedial English and reading program despite faculty protests. Charles Hill urged a brief delay to align curriculum, placement tests, and staffing. Faculty urged adherence to curriculum committee processes, warning of transfer, content, and quality risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Board
Miss Chamberlain
Charles Hill
Shah
The
Star
Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
District 159 Advisory Group
Rep
PTO Organizati
Sewene A
Richton Park Homes
Tim Mahler
Frank Klauck
Matteson Lions Club
Cathy Dorsey
Lions Club
New York City
Star Publications
Alsap
Montgomery Ward Auto Insurance
COT
Pauline Douglas
Dan O’rourke
Aken
Miss Douglas
English Department
PSC
Katherine Gavin
Developmental Education Division
Community College
de Sire
Board of Trustes
Division of Developmental Education
Creal Tok
O'Rourke
W. Lincoln
Sylvania Stereo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!