Tax protester Benson convicted again for tax violations
Editorial notes the conviction of William J. Benson of South Holland for willful failure to file tax returns for 1980 and 1981, evading substantial taxes. The piece references his book The Law That Never Was and frames Benson as a symbol of anti tax sentiment, yet underscores the need to pay taxes. Benson faces up to seven years in prison and heavy fines.
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Russell Long
William J
Bill” Benson
South Holland
M.J
Red” Beckman
Benson and Beckman
Kentucky
Benson
Chicago
Internal Revenue Service
Illinois Department of Revenue
Bill Benson
Ben Franklin
Need Drives Plans for South Suburban Airport in Illinois
Regional Economic Development Corp hears Illinois DOT official Robert York argue that existing airports cannot meet future demand. Studies from 1986 forecast 302,000 more operations by 2000, prompting a proposal for a Peotone site of 15,000 to 20,000 acres. A first phase study will cost 2 million dollars, with federal funding hoped for later.
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Robert York
Illinois Department of Transportation
York
Midway
O'Hare
Midway Nor
Peotone
Judge Holt finds stalking law constitutional if construed
Cook County Circuit Judge Leo E Holt told hearings for three men charged under Illinois 1992 stalking law that while the legislation is terribly confusing the courts cannot write law but can construe it to retain constitutionality He previously ruled the no bail provision unconstitutional and Wednesday said the main body can be construed to stay constitutional
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Cook County
Leo E. Holt
Judicious View of the Postal Service by Judge Dietch
Judge Henry X. Dietch praises the United States Postal Service as reliable, inexpensive, and essential. He contrasts private carriers with the USPS, highlights priority and express mail, weekend delivery without extra cost, and the vast network of 40 000 post offices and 292 000 boxes, urging appreciation and support for the postal lifeline.
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Readers urge Star to back NAACP critique and ethanol push
A letter to the editor attacks NAACP scrutiny of the Star while praising minority coverage and accuses the NAACP of manipulation and racism. It calls for public support for ethanol from Illinois corn, urging letters to the EPA by February 14 to secure a favorable ruling and detailing volunteer civic efforts and a state representative’s outreach.
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Grateful honoree praises Aldo DeAnglis as Volunteer of the Year
Barbara Pennington of Park Forest thanks Sen Aldo DeAnglis and the judges for selecting her as a Volunteer of the Year recipient and expresses gratitude for the honor and process.
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Aldo DeAnglis
Barbara Penningto
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