Trashing tenure debate draws reader agreement and caution
A reader aligns with an editorial stance on tenure reform while urging caution. The writer supports performance based contracts for administrators first, cites experiences as a teacher and union member, and argues better evaluation and accountability must precede any tenure changes.
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Bob Kustra
Robert Kustra
IEA
Illinois Education Association
Kustra
Boards of Education
Airlines oppose Peotone third airport plan
A letter from 16 major airlines to Gov Jim Edgar rejects funding a new Peotone airport. They urge expanding O'Hare runways to alleviate delays, arguing Peotone is distant from Chicago and about 60 miles from the core Northwest suburban passenger base. The Air Transport Association organized the Jan 17 message. spokespeople note growth into the 21st century makes new runways essential.
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O’hare
Chicago
Air Transport Association
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American Airlines
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Martha Schiebel
Illinois Department of Transportation
Matteson board accepts police chief resignation
The Matteson Village Board voted 4-2 to accept Police Chief Lawrence Burnson's letter of resignation after emotional debate. Burnson will remain on the force as permanent lieutenant and act as chief until a replacement is hired, a process expected to take at least a year. Trustees debated rescinding the residency rule that forced the resignation.
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Matteson
Lawrence Burnson
Mark Stricker
Burnson
Nancy Dominik
Dominik
Village considers open rate challenge to cable firm
Hazel Crest trustees move to add a resolution to the January 25 agenda preserving the right to contest Jones Intercable rates and seek reductions or refunds. FCC filings in August prompted a rate review. a Feb 11, 1995 deadline extension was requested and a petition for special relief filed, with no FCC response yet.
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Hazel Crest
Robyn Bair
Jones Intercable
Jones
Federal Communication Commission
FCC
Park Forest Sees Growth with 1994 Building Permits
Building permits hit 738 in 1994 the highest since 1956 and fourth most since 1952. Seven Meadows homes priced 175000 to 200000 add to new construction in southwest village near Crawford Avenue and golf course.
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Larrie Kerestes
Crawford Avenue
Kerestes
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