Franklin Shaftan and Seltzer Lead Suburban Northern Page
Studio staff names Franklin Shaftan Margaret Seltzer and Dennis Wheeler headline a suburban northern page. Joanne Zerkel assistant editor Paula Carlson news editor anchor the feature section with editorials and page roles.
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Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Paula Carlson
Dennis Wheeler
the Star
159Th St
Tinley Park
Dwheel
Interaccess.com
Schools see TIF windfall and audit push favor districts
Editorial notes that Matteson distributed nearly a million dollars in surplus TIF funds to Rich Township High School District 227 and Matteson School District 159. It also discusses Palos Heights and Moraine Valley Community College backing a compliance audit of the Lake Katherine TIF amid alleged past abuses and possible refunds to districts.
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the Star
Matteson
Rich Township High
Lincoln Mall
Sears
Southgate
Cicero Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Palos Heights — Community Consolidated District
Consolidated High School
Moraine Valley Community College
Lake Katherine
Palos Heights
Deer Cull Quietly Az Forest Preserve Reduces Population
Reporter Patricia Briske details Cook County Forest Preserve Districts use of sharpshooters to curb a deer surge. As of winter over 500 deer roam Palos area, 60 per square mile, against an ideal 18, with culls executed after sundown from elevated positions. Carcasses go to meat plants for homeless shelters. critics lament the grim necessity.
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Patricia Briske
the Star
Bambi
Cook County Forest Preserve
Illinois
Will County
Crete
Peotone Airport Project Seen as Viable Despite Hurdles
Governor Jim Edgar expresses optimism about Peotone airport, stating the project is not dead and progress continues while noting possible gains if Washington obstacles are removed. He cites ongoing movement on the Peotone plan despite federal brick walls.
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Washington D. C
Jim Edgar
Clinton Lewinsky saga stirs local reaction and doubt
Dennis Wheeler surveys local views on the Clinton Lewinsky affair, noting initial outrage, shifts in opinion, and a blend of fear and curiosity. He quotes a Chicago area mother and bridge club anecdotes, contrasting media narratives with public sentiment and prompting questions about truth and leadership.
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Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Grand Jury
Kenneth Starr
Ol’ Clinton
Lic
Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
Carter
Lewinsky
Bridge Club
Denny
Ronald Reagan
Teflon
Letter writers clash over a third Chicagoland airport
The letter attacks the Peotone third airport proposal linking politics to self interest. It cites Gary Regional Airport as a better option and argues regional consensus is lacking. It also praises Bloom High School District 206 for rising attendance and its link to funding and student outcomes.
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FAA
Chicagoland
Midway
Indiana
Gary
Bloom High School
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Henry Hyde
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District 206
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