News staff credits and associations dated January 14 1993
The page lists staff roles for James S Meidell General Manager and Senior Vice President Franklin Shaftan Managing Editor Joanne M Zerkel Features Editor along with affiliations to the National Newspaper Association Suburban Newspapers of America Illinois Press Association and Northern Illinois Newspaper Association dated Thursday January 14 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Meidell
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Editorial Calls for Pay As You Throw Trash Fees
The Star argues for reforming garbage billing to charge by waste produced, boosting recycling. State Rep. Larry Weinlund and allies plan a bill to encourage pay as you throw, study municipal plans, and reward recycling while potential legal and political hurdles loom.
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The
Star
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
General Assembly
Weinlund
Brent Hassert
R-Lemont
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Gloomy tax clash pits Daley against Edgar over surcharge funds
The dispute centers on diverting income tax surcharge money away from cities and villages to fund state education and DCFS. Governor Edgar argues for funneling funds to the general revenue, forecasting relief to his education agenda while Daley accuses the move of undermining municipal priorities. The piece notes bipartisan risks and calls for a durable economy to end the temporary surcharge.
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Jim Edgar
Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Daley
Edgar
General Revenue Fund
Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Lake Cal
Illinois lawmakers push to seal epic airport casino deal
Springfield columnist Diane Ross chronicles a dramatic last night push as Illinois House nears midnight to pass a $12.5 billion bill. The package includes Will County takeover, a massive new airport, a casino within the airport, and upgraded local infrastructure. Strong opposition and support collide as freshmen fear consequences while leaders seek a quid pro quo compromise.
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Diane Ross Springfield
Illinois
Senate
House
Jim Edgar
Richie Daley
Chicago
ABC
NBC
CBS
Time
Newsweek
USA Today
General Assembly
Daley
Edgar
Downstate
One Opinion . . . a guest column by Howard R Norris
Howard R Norris reflects on the year 1992 ending and the many changes in daily life. He notes personal losses and routine shifts from changing habits, voting results, relationships, employment, and faith, urging growth and acceptance as life moves toward 1993 and beyond. Norris signs as Olympia Fields resident Star reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Norris
Metra
Star Reader
Olympia Fields
Letter argues fetus is a human life not a lump
Aileen Duffy Steger challenges Christa Chamberlin's claim that a fetus is merely a lump of cells. She states fertilization already contains genetic information, and by weeks four to seven major features form, urging the view that abortion destroys a human life and should consider the women involved as individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christa Chamberlin
The
Star
Ms. Chamberlin
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Franklin Shaftan
Joanne M. Zerkel
Will County
Lake Calumet
Joliet
Madison County
Martinsville
Las Vegas
Diane Ross
Springfield
Interstate News Service
Aileen Duffy Steger
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