Editorial Outlook on Peotone Airport Fight Resumes
Editorial notes how Springfield Republicans push third regional airport at Peotone while ATA and major carriers resist. It argues long term demand and population shifts favor Peotone, despite airlines limited by O'Hare and Midway capacity and quarterly finances. Governor Edgar backs Peotone with Daniels and Philip support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peotone
Air Transport Association
ATA
Chicago Sun-Times
Robert Crandall
American Airlines
Chicago
Chris Chiames
United
American
O’hare
Midway
Crandall
Jim Edgar
House
Lee Daniels
Elmhurst
Senate
James “Pate
Philip
Wood Dale
Illinois
Republican bid for reforms to Scaffolding Act and civil liability
The Republicans push to repeal or reform the Scaffolding Act to limit double jeopardy for employers and align liability with fault. The bill would likely extend reforms to cap pain and suffering and punitive damages, speed worker compensation settlements, and set standards for product liability lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Edward Murnane
Illinois Civil Justice League
Senate
American Medical Association
Illinois
Airlines seek third site for south suburb airport
Chris Chiames of the Air Transport Association says the industry would prefer a third site. Dick Adorjan of the Illinois Department of Transportation notes United and American control 90 percent of O'Hare slots and argues competition is the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Chiames
The
Air Transport Association
United
American
O’hare
Dick Adorjan
Illinois Department of ‘Transportation
Park Forest leaders praised for action on Centre owner
A Park Forest president and Board of Trustees are lauded for a legal move against the Centre owner amid tax disputes and promises of public funding. Letters from several residents critique taxes, school funds, and local governance while arguing for black educational reform and African centered schooling in the South Suburbs.
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Park Forest
Michael T. Lewellen
Africa
America
Jade
Billy
Columbus
Chicago
Haki
Safisha Madhubuti
Thelma Russell-Harden
Chicago Heights
Public Library Thanks Crete Fire and Police for Quick Help
The Crete Public Library District thanks Crete Village Fire Department and Crete Police Department for fast response the day after Thanksgiving. A minor apartment fire upstairs was contained with speed and professionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Strong political shift targets Camelot figures and local leaders
A strong opinion piece advocates removing most Camelot figures from office in the last election and calls for dumping Park Forest Village Manager Janet Muchnik and Park Forest board members who back her in 1996.
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Camelot
Park Forest Village
Janet Muchnik
Park Forest Board
Homewood trustees urged for more tax waste and a Super K plan
A reader berates Homewood village leadership for a $10 million program and a $33,750 boost to downtown merchants funded by taxpayers. The letter claims remodels failed to raise 10 percent tax revenue and laments downtown business hours and impact on shoppers. It notes K mart's former 183rd Street success and questions a proposed Super K project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K-Mart
Super K
Homewood
Henry D. Leader Sr
Village of Homewood
183Rd Street
NAACP New Officers Urge Unity and Action in Chicago Branch
Maureen Forte vice president Sharon Terry Smith assistant secretary and Eileen Anderson treasurer express gratitude for support, vow to uphold traditions, and urge all members to join in civil rights work. They cite Kwanzaa principles Umoja Kujichagulia and Imani and call for volunteers, dues, and new members amid national concerns in 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Forte
Sharon Terry Smith
Eileen Anderson
NAACP
Chicago
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
America
Imani
Park Forest Letter Sparks Tax and Centre Debate
A reader rebukes Harold Back and urges accountability for the Centre in Park Forest. He cites tax increases, business exodus, and Back’s letters, praising the village board’s actions while criticizing Back’s stance and demanding payment of taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Back
Parkside Land Co
Park Forest
Back
Gary Hart
Bach
Buck
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Joanne M. Zerkel
Jimmy Carter
Jane
Grandma
Mr. Back
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