Readers debate politics and local concerns in letters
A compilation of letters urges support for Bonita Dillard in Park Forest, defends Hazel Crest traffic safety actions, thanks local sponsors for Grant School PTA, bids farewell to Flossmoor trustees, and critiques newspaper coverage of school votes. The diverse letters discuss politics, community service, and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita
Park Forest
Hazel Crest
Penning
Star
Mr. Penning
Kanter
Grant School Pta
Flossmoor
Valiant Adams
Trip to Gary airport highlights urban bottlenecks and a weary drive
A narrator and two friends recount a January morning trip from Park Forest to Gary airport. They navigate Western Avenue US 30, 394, and the Kingery Expressway bottleneck, slow merging, and heavy semi truck traffic. They mention a Confederate Air Force hangar, Pan Am staff kindness, and a later snack at Abraham Lincoln Oasis before returning home. The piece notes slow traffic on 394 and a non rush hour atmosphere with no accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaiter
Gary
Star
Park Orest
Western Avenue
US 30
Calumet
Kingery
Cline Avenue
Confederate Air Force
Abraham Lincoln Oasis
Oasis
Howard Johnson
Chicago
Early adjournment for Illinois General Assembly sparks debate
Dana Heupel notes plans to end the spring session on April 14, six weeks earlier than usual, with leaders claiming a compressed 45-day schedule still covers essential work. Critics warn time strain may limit public input and thorough review, while observers suggest leadership gains and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Heupel
General Assembly
State Senate
James “Pate” Philip
R-Wood Dale
Legislative
Philip
Patty Schuh
Steve Brown
House
Michael Madigan
Chicago
Senate
Chicago Democrat
Springfield
Durham
Charla N. Wheale
Universit of Illinois
Wheeler
Statehouse
Chicago Sun-Times
Madigan
Daniels
Jones
Sen
Tomline
Brown
George Ryan
Newspaper Staff Contacts and Email Addresses
The message lists editorial leadership and staff emails: Franklin R. Shuftan editor at fshuftan interaccess.com, Margaret Seltzner assistant editor at seltzner interaccess.com, Dennis R. Wheeler editorial page editor at dwheel interaccess.com, Joanne Zerkel features editor at jzerkel interaccess.com, with general newsroom contact starnews interaccess.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin R. Shuftan
Fshuftan
Interaccess
Margaret Seltzner
Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Dwheel
Joanne Zerkel
Jzerkel
General Newsroom
Starnews
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Ronald Reagan
GOP
America
al Gore
Bill Bradley
New York Knicks
U.S
Gore
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Ation
Bush
Keyes
Hatch
McCain
Forbes
Dillard
Bonita Dillard
Mildred Gladney
The
Metra
171St and
Park Avenue
Bee
Penn
Peter J. Fee
Hazel Crest Police Department
171St St
Dennis Penning
PTA
AL Right Sign Co. Amadio
American Plaza House of Beauty
Bob Milne
Brennan's Towing
Cliff's Auto Repair
DiCicco Concrete
Express Tire Warehouse
Gabeo Inc
Lobue Carpentry
Nicor Gas
Northern Pipeline
Pat's
Paul and Rhonda
Val
Raoul Wallenberg
Wallenberg
Budapest
Victor Allay
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
War Crimes Tribunal
Kremlin
Soviet Union
U.S. War Refugee Board
Roosevelt
Tom Santos
California
Annette
Congress
U.S. Citzen
United States
Russia
Julie Baskes
American Jewish Committee
Homewood
Opyle
Saan
Beast
Joseph Jaworski
Dan Harder
Harry von Setten
Whom
Lee Daniels
Elmhurst
Gregg Durham
Charles N. Wheeler
University of Illinois At
Huebner
Illinois Press Association
Association
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