Sale Continues as Sun-Times Group Expands Holdings
Press and Star Newspapers join a metropolitan group in a bid to bolster rural and semi-urban papers with capital and resources. Sam S. McKeel, Sun-Times Co. president, says ownership will aid growth and editorial strength, with Rosinski remaining Star head. Star Publications has roots back to 1901, now part of a 20-paper network. American Publishing was a major U.S. publisher prior to the action.
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Page A-1 Press
Star Newspapers
U.S
Win-Win
Sam S. McKeel
The
Sun-Times Co
McKeel
Rosinski
Star Publications
Sun-Ti Co
Williams
Adler & Shaykin
Chicago Heights Star
American Publishing
West Frankfort
Southern Tins
Pai Daily Newspapers
Village considers new system to speed data sharing
Meyer says the target system will save mail time and boost efficiency, with many Village Hall staff gaining access. Bet Royle notes about 13 villages joined and expect more to follow as word spreads.
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Meyer
Niemeyer
SSMMA
Bet Royle
Residents debate residency for Matteson police canine
Trustees clash over whether the village canine officer Bar should live in Matteson or outside town. Supporters cite faster response and taxpayer ownership of the jeep, while opponents urge flexibility and considering other departments’ practices. The issue will be revisited after executive session discussions on the residency policy.
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Nancy Dominik
Halpin
Dominik
Bar
Dale Graham
Matteson
Imoukhuede
Mark Stricker
Dubruiel
Fred Absee
Tim Shaver
Park Forest
Frankfort
Shaver
Eric Colan
Lincoln Mall
Sakaoie
Richard Sopiarz
Richton Park
Hillcrest Students Welcome President At Snowy Pittsburg Event
About 50 Hillcrest students applauded as the president spoke, after sitting for almost two hours. 1,400 students in the audience watched quietly while seniors Gigton Staple and Zakiya Sutton filmed the event for a TV production class. The Hillcrest Concert Band of 47, directed by Keith Anderson, performed patriotic numbers before the president arrived.
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Pittsburg
United States
Hillcrest
Gigton Staple
Zakiya Sutton
Staple
Sutton
Keith Anderson
Bill Schwinger
Clinton frames crime plan and youth actions in public address
President discusses the Brady Bill and crime package aiming to cut gun access and add 100000 police. He cites grants for local police training, youth conflict resolution programs, and global peace hopes while stressing limits on federal power and the need to keep the American dream alive for young people.
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Justice Department
Bosnia
Africa
Middle East
Clinton
America
Perpetus
Sharp-Object Attack Leaves Victim in Serious Condition
A woman attacked with a sharp object about 40 times on face neck and body was taken to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital in serious condition. Her child was released to family. The assailant, a 16 year old boy, faced bond hearing and potential sentences from 90 to 60 years. Police did not release his name. two weeks earlier another 16 year old was charged as an adult in a separate major crime at Rich East High School.
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Sontimuen
Rage
A-1
Clinton
Jon
Hillcrest
Country Club Hills
Thomas
Lancaster
Will Gierach
Markham
Audy
Cook County
Marcy O'Boyle
Jewel
Rich South
Rich East High School
William H. Nobles
Cambridge Ave
Matteson
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Park District
LA Grange
Frankfort Town Center
Tanning Spa
Raeio
Star
Corey
Homewood
Martin Ave
N. LaGrange Road
Nail Savvy
Lamorte
Sofftox Sage
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