Illinois moves to cap pain and suffering awards
Editorial argues for a $500000 cap on non economic damages in Illinois injury and medical malpractice suits. It cites insurance costs, higher premiums, and access to care as reasons to reform the civil justice system without harming victims. Opponents warn of reduced redress and litigation dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
McDonald’s
Indiana
Illinois
Civil Justice League
League
Trial Lawyers Association
American Medical Association
Illinois GOP push to rename I-57 for Reagan stirs debate
In Illinois a push by Senate Republicans to rename Interstate 57 for Ronald Reagan prompts outcry from Democrats who note Marshall has been the preferred honoree. State Sen. Walter Dudycz says Reagan’s Illinois ties justify the gesture, while critics warn it is improper since federal rules limit interstate naming to plaques at rest stops and cost about ten thousand dollars to install.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Thurgood Marshall
Senate
House
Justice Marshall
Ronald Reagan
Walter Dudycz
Chicago
Reagan
Illinois
Marshall
U.S
Chicago Heights
Dixon
Eureka
Eisenhower
Illinois Department of Transportation
Letters on smoking cartoon and civil rights reflections stir reader opinions
A reader requests two missing words in a Jan Star cartoon caption and two letters discuss local politics and civil rights. The first criticizes glamorizing smoking and signs as a former smoker. The second questions support for Concord Place, noting ties to local officials and real estate interests. The third honors white and Jewish allies in the civil rights struggle, citing CORE freedom rides and Dr. King’s legacy. Steve Bellinger, University Park.
Record from Cook County SAO on Open Meetings Act inquiry
Andy Knott, press secretary, states the State's Attorney's Office does not release investigation results to the press and did not influence the Star obtaining a letter to Mayor Sherman. He emphasizes that all Open Meetings Act complaints are reviewed regardless of the complainant, and calls for a straightforward examination of the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights Star
Sherman
Star
Cook County
Andy Knott
State’s Attorney's Office
Remembering Jimmie Lee Jackson Viola Liuzzo and James Reed
The text recalls the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights drive, honoring Jimmie Lee Jackson, Viola Liuzzo, and James Reed who lost their lives amid racist violence. It notes their roles as activists and the broader aim of Black History Month to honor white participants as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seins. Ale
Fe Staat
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Martin Luther King Jr
Jimmie
Selma
Alabama
Viola
Detroit
Montgomery
James
Jimmie Lee Jackson
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
James J. Reed
No business on island in Park Forest merchants clash
Stephen L. Campbell owner of Arand Furniture voices criticism in a Jan. 15 Star article about Centre retailers and John Ostenburg. Campbell cites Ostenburg’s past record and questions his commitment while praising Park Forest Merchants Association efforts led by Janet Muchnik and local staff input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ostenburg
Star
Ostenburg
Park Forest
Illinois
Flora Ciarlo
Park Forest Merchants Association
Park Forest Village
Janet Muchnik
Parkside Land Co
Stephen L. Campbell
Arand Furniture Stary
Park Forest Merchant's Association
Year s blood donor tally To the Editor
Tam pleased to report that donors for the Park Forest Richton Park Blood Program contributed 2 382 units of blood during 1994 with United Blood Services. Forty eight drives were conducted over the year averaging almost 50 units per drive. Some drives topped 50 units including Faith United Protestant Church Feb 5 with 125 units drawn American Legion Post 1198 Feb 27 with 106 units Rich East High School May 5 76 units St Mary s Church Feb 20 75 units and Mike Muehlenbein s Eagle Scout project July 10 70 units. There would have been more than 70 but some people had to leave without donating for various reasons. Special thanks to St Lawrence O Toole Matteson for hosting its first blood drive and to Andy Rock and Mike Muehlenbein for choosing a blood drive for their Eagle Scout. Many donors also donated platelets plasma and other components at United Blood Services centers. Several South Suburbanites received transfusions during 1994. Without your gift these people would not have had another chance for life. Thanks to all donors and hosting groups supporters who brought in new donors bakers servers those who supplied fruit juices and other items transportation phone callers and those who set up tables and chairs and allowed facilities Last but not least thank you Helen Bentley for hours spent on the phone reminding donors of appointments Also thanks to Star Jones Intercable WCGO and the two villages for publicity Rhoda Adler volunteer coordinator Blood Project of Park Forest Richton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Park Forest
Richton Park
United Blood Services
Faith United Protestant Church
American Legion Post
Forest Trail Junior High
Rich East High School
St. Mary’s Church
Mike Muehlenbein
St. Lawrence
O'Toole
Matteson
Andy Rock
PFRP
United Blood Services Centers
Helen Bentley
Jones Intercable
WCGO
Rhoda Adler
Blood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thurwers Press
Joanne M. Zerkel
Lester G. Sons
Catron
Hollywood
Maidie E. D
Arienzo Edgewater
Fla
Trish
Hackle
Bruce Hackle
Cretelage
Bill Ralph
Concord Place
Michael) Einhorn
Einhorn
Mr. Hackle
Crete
M.E. Bokken-Cioffi
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
Freedom Riders
South
John Lewis
Albert Bieglow
England
Dr. King
Steve Bellinger
University Park
Stein
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!