Sunday July 4 1999 Suburban newspaper staff credits
An archival snippet lists key staff roles for the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association joint edition. Peter Neill serves as senior vice president and editor in chief Franklin Shaftan. Margaret Seltzer, Dennis Wheeler, Paula Carlson, and Joanne Zerkel are listed in editorial and feature roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Neill
Suburban Newspapers OF America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Our Nation On July Fourth 1999 Independence Reflections
The editorial honors the 223rd anniversary of independence, praising the United States as prosperous and free while recalling the sacrifices of founders. It urges readers to remember the war years, George III’s opposition, and the peril that accompanied liberty as they enjoy modern celebrations and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
England
George
Parliament
New World
Illinois FIRST funds push high speed rail research
Gov George Ryan backs a 70 million five year Illinois FIRST allocation for a Chicago to Springfield high speed rail upgrade. The plan targets 110 mph service on a Dwight to Springfield 110 mile section, grade crossing removals, safer train communication, and environmental studies to map routes for a nine state 3.5 billion network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryan
Illinois
Linda Wheeler
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Chicago
Illinois First
Wheeler
South Suburban group urges action on forest preserves
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association asks Cook County Forest Preserve District to reorient gates and fix neglected facilities in the area. Beth Royle says 33 member towns will list needs for restrooms picnic sites and water and will present findings to Commissioners Schumann and Moran. The group also plans an inventory of open spaces for potential purchases to prevent future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Cook County Forest Preserve
SSMMA
Beth Royle
Cook County Commissioners
Royle
Herb Schumann
R-Palos Hills
William Moran
D-Calumet City
Forest Preserve
Southland
Suburbia
Ruyle
Why I Love America A Personal Fourth Of July Reflection
A columnist reflects on being American as an ongoing experiment begun in Enlightenment ideals. He cites the Declaration and Bill of Rights, immigration stories, and the need to balance affluence with purpose, then recounts family trips from San Francisco to the redwoods and Cahokia Mounds. The piece closes with a gratitude for discovery and a call to active citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Franklin
America
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Carolinas
New England
Bunker Hill
Connecticut
Yellowstone
The
Redwoods
Cahokia Mounds
Memphis
California
San Francisco
Napa Valley
Redwood Grove
Redwood Groves
Fourth of July Reflections on Liberty and Founding Courage
A reader channels a niece’s naive view of fireworks to urge a deeper July fourth reflection. The letter recalls Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence, and the 56 signers enduring persecution. It calls Americans to honor the founders’ sacrifices and the promise of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Green
Concord
Breed’s Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Larry A. Kelly
Franklin Shaftan
Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Paula Carlson
Joanne M. Zerkel
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Amonies
Jumell
Aor
Sen Watts
Notting Hill
Eranic
Watred
Les
Tom Houlihan
Thoukhn
Interaccess.com
General Congress
Richard Henry Lee
Congress
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