Education by satellite a new leap for Illinois schools
Editorial urges use of statewide satellite networks for distance learning across Illinois community colleges and K12, citing Vision 2000 progress and Lt. Gov. Kustra's call to replace funding gaps with technology. Skepticism remains about state funding fixes and legislative action.
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Illinois’ Community Colleges
Parley
Governors State University
Vision of Education
Illinois
Robert Kustra
Kustra
General Assembly
Suburban officials grade state legislators amid debate
A consortium of suburban groups led by SMAC issued annual grades for dozens of state representatives and senators. The scores reflect votes on local-government bills, Open Meetings reform, unfunded mandates, and toll road expansion, highlighting tension between municipal lobbying and public interest.
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Suburban Mayors Action Coalition
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Northwest Municipal Conference
West Central Municipal Conference
SMAC
Will County
Pace objects to RTA budget for Personal Rapid Transit plan
Pace officials criticize the Regional Transportation Authority for a 36 percent budget increase and funding a costly unproven Personal Rapid Transit project. The statement targets former RTA Chairman Gayle Franzen and the PRT dream amid mounting expense concerns tied to mont.
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RTA
Gayle
Franzen
Pace
Regional Transportation Authority
PRT
Mont
Lake Calumet airport debate and PADS update
Letters discuss Chicago's Lake Calumet airport push and politics surrounding FAA funding and a Clinton administration aide linked to it. The piece contrasts governance with accountability to 545 lawmakers and cites a PADS homeless shelter expansion with new sites in 1993 and community volunteer requirements.
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Richard M. Daley
Lake Calumet
Cook County
TAMS
Peotone
Illinois
Clinton White House
City Hall
FAA
O’hare
Clinton
Frank Kreuss
Daley
U.S
Kruesi
Peotone International
Edgar
The Power of the Ballot To the Editor
A reader letter grimly laments public officials and the voting system. It notes the distribution of senators and representatives across states, counts those in office as responsible, and argues blame should rest with elected leaders rather than others.
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Washington
United States of America
Winston Churchill
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Texas
Supreme Court
Mel Reynolds praised for voting conscience on NAFTA
A Brookwood District 167 Board of Education member commends Mel Reynolds for voting his conscience on NAFTA despite labor pressure. He defends independent analysis and criticizes labor leaders for threats, and he urges Reynolds to continue voting based on constituent and national best interests.
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Mel Reynolds
NAFTA
Labor
Brookwood
Board of Education
PADS Operation in Flossmoor Draws Community Response
Community members discuss PADS Public Action to Deliver Shelter in Flossmoor. The material outlines involvement of steering committee members and ongoing efforts to establish shelter operations and support services within the area.
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Flossmoor
Grateful family thanks community for care after illness
The writer and family express gratitude for cards prayers and flowers from Matteson residents and nearby communities after a serious illness. Special thanks to Matteson paramedics who saved a life on Thanksgiving and to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital Cardiac Care Unit staff for professional care and kindness.
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Matteson
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Fea
Kiwanis Thank You For Generous Peanut Day Support
The Homewood Flossmoor Kiwanis Club thanks local stores and businesses for their generosity toward Kiwanis Peanut Day 1993. Funds support local programs for children and needy adults, with continued community cooperation despite tough business conditions. John G. Hendrickson, secretary.
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John G. Hendrickson
Secreta
Homewood
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Palos Hills
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Mike Tho
MET Journal Register
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Gram
PADS
Infant Jesus of Prague
Hazel Crest
Olympia Fields
Park Forest
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