Local Paper Announces Editorial Staff July 9 1998
The publication dated Thursday July 9 1998 lists founders and editors including Margaret Seltzner Dennis Wheeler Joanne Zerkel as assistant editor news editor features editor Paula Carlson and notes affiliations with national and state press associations. The twice weekly Illinois suburban newspaper marks its ongoing operation since 1901.
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Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Editorial: Time for Answers on ComEd Shortfalls
Officials for Commonwealth Edison face ICC and state lawmakers over a summer of discontent as northern Illinois customers endured a rare electricity shortage. The piece presses for clear answers on meeting demand during heat waves, fallback plans, and long term solutions given ComEd’s monopoly status.
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Commonwealth Edison Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois House of Representatives
ICC
Illinois
ComEd
Tollway faces higher charges amid I 355 extensions report
The Environmental Law and Policy Center warns tolls could rise up to 15 cents systemwide to fund the I 355 extensions and related bonds. Tollway officials deny increases, claiming existing funds and surpluses cover upgrades. The piece urges closer state oversight to avoid further toll hikes and broken promises.
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Illinois Toll Highway Authority
the Star
Environmental Law and Policy Center
Mike Truppa
Lemont
New Lenox
Tollway
Don O’toole
Monce
Lifeguard training push eyed to raise pool safety standards
Quotables from Sherri Samelak and Sgt. Steve Clemente highlight revamped lifeguard professionalism in the South Suburbs and motorists’ complacency on 1-294. Samelak cites public misperception of guards’ accountability while Clemente notes air patrols over the Tollway catching speeding drivers.
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Homewood Lions den
Sherri Samelak
Star
95Th Street
Steve Clemente
Illinois State Police
Illinois Tollway
Fireworks craze lights up suburbs as safety laws ignored
Dennis R Wheeler notes a massive Fourth of July fireworks display from Tinley Park to Calumet City, with backyard shows rivaling professional displays. He warns that Indiana sales and Illinois illegality fuel a booming business, yet the hazards remain real and people risk injury or worse. He recalls personal memories of past celebrations and critiques loopholes and police actions during the weekend.
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80Th Avenue
Frankfort Square
Tinley Park
Frankfort Township
McCarthy Park
Hickory Creek Golf Course
Indiana
Illinois
Task Force
Borman Expressway
Letter echoes fears over Peotone airport and tollway
John P. Walliser of South Corridor Against the Tollway argues the Peotone project invites urban sprawl, high taxes, and environmental compromises. He urges alternatives like mass transit and high speed rail, questioning officials’ environmental studies and motives behind the tollway plan.
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Ers
Peotone Tollway
Will County
St. Louis
Peotone
John P. Walliser
South Corridor
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Paula Carlson
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Suburban Newspapers OF America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
EOC
Calumet City
Dwheel
Interaccess.com
Jerry P. Genova
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