The Star Franklin Shuftan Advertising Era
The Star Franklin Shuftan founded 1901 during the advertising era. J DePaola Jr is listed with editorial staff including Lanny A Kitty senior vice president and general manager Margaret Seltzer-Dawnis R Wheeler Joanne Zerkel assistant editor. News editor Paula Carlson oversees the page.
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Era J. Depaota Jr
Lanny A. Kitty
Margaret Seltzner
Dawnis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Eprron/News
Park Forest board shifts as Campbell wins seat
In Park Forest a new board direction emerges as Steve Campbell secures a seat, replacing Bill Patterson who failed to win re election. Campbell’s victory signals a pragmatic, pay as you go approach to downtown redevelopment, with Trustee Bonita Dillard retained and Village President John Ostenburg aiming for a working majority.
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Park Forest
Bonita Dillard
Bill Patterson
Steve Campbell
Patterson
John Ostenburg
Campbell
Ostenburg
Weliege
Dillard
Ure
Metra to finish Randolph Street station modernization
Metra Electric riders in Chicago expect a $5 million overhaul to finish long promised upgrades at Randolph Street station. Improvements include new lighting, retail and ticketing areas, a modern waiting room, ceilings, floors, furniture, and signage with completion aimed for end of 2001. Millennium Park work tied to delays.
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Metra
Randolph Street
Chicago
Metra Electric Division
Metra Uidens
Mike O’neal
Millennium Park
Key Park
University Park
Blue Island
Spring bike and hike season starts on suburban trails
Ruth Thomas notes in last Sunday's Star that this year’s bike and hike season is underway as thousands of South Suburbanites head to dozens of miles of trails for walking, biking, and in line skating. Riders should use single file in right lanes, call out passes, and maintain safe spacing while pedestrians stay to the right and cross streets with care. Maps are available from the Bicycle Federation at (312) 42 PEDAL or online at chibikefed.org.
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Pring
Cetin
Ruth Thomas
Sikca
Oliers
Bicycle Federation
Chibikefed.org
Piles to purge as spring cleaning starts at home
Tom Houlihan describes tackling years of clutter across the living spaces. He details consolidating downstairs piles, discarding unused items, and preserving a few keepsakes while noting a surprising finger found amid papers. He reflects on saving habits and the mess’s persistence.
To the Waiter Veterans honor parade stance and pride
A reader notes Korean War veterans, oldest among parade units, may be overlooked by judges. He encourages comrades to march with flags, including American, chapter, Korean, and POW MIA, honoring service and sacrifice despite physical limits. The piece emphasizes pride and shared identity of veterans.
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Tinley Park
Hazel Crest letter praisES balloonist HQ amid address mix
In a To the Editor letter Hazel Crest residents celebrate a solo balloonist's near round-the-world attempt. They note Homewood hosts the flight headquarters and Hoekstra Building sits in Palmer Lake Business Park with a Homewood mailing address. The piece urges correcting the identity and sharing recognition.
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Homewood
Hoekstra
Palmer Lake
Hazel Crest
Bicycle club praises cover story on riding trails
A response letter from a local cycling advocate lauds a Sunday cover story on bicycling, noting emphasis on paved trails and crowded-trail issues. It mentions a 10 hour training class in Park Forest in three segments May 6 May 13 and May 15 with a contact phone for more information.
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Folks On Spokes
Ant Story
Park Forest
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Tom Houlihan
White Sox
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National Geographic
Illinois
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Thouliha
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