The Star staff and leadership details 1993 Sunday issue
The Star lists Norman A. Rosinski as president and publisher James S. Meidell as general manager Franklin Shuftan as senior vice president and managing editor Lester G. Sons as executive editor and vice president National Newspaper Illinois Press Association Dennis Wheeler as senior news editor Joanne M. Zerkel as features editor along with suburban and northern Illinois newspaper associations during the May 9 1993 Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Meidell
Live & Learn plan would fund libraries and donors via car fees
Secretary of State George Ryan outlines the Live & Learn proposal to raise about 33 million annually by increasing automobile title and transfer fees. The plan boosts library funding, supports school libraries, and expands organ donor education, with funds directed to local control and construction needs.
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George Ryan
Ryan
Live & Learn
House
Senate
Secretary of State
Illinois eyes wider heavy trucks on more highways
The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to allow 80,000-pound 102-inch wide trucks on all highways with at least 11-foot lanes, widening access beyond current 1,800 miles of eligible road. Critics warn narrower lanes raise crash risk, pavement wear, and escalate maintenance costs, while supporters cite nationwide width standard and potential business impacts. The change could take effect July 1 unless blocked by the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Cadillac
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
U.S. Rt. 30
Lincoln Highway
159Th Street
Harlem Avenue
Cicero Avenue
Illinois
Elvis license plates could raise Illinois revenue
City lawmaker Clem Balanoff proposes optional Elvis Presley plates in Illinois to raise funds for drug and alcohol programs. The bill passed the House. plates would cost 88 dollars, with 25 dollars earmarked for prevention. The piece notes similar Florida plate revenue and argues for broader vanity plate ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Balanoff
Elvis Presley
Illinois
Balanoff
Chicago
Anate
Florida
Everglades
Elvis
Graceland
Abraham Lincoln
al Capone
Michael Jordan
Prairie State
Fred Flintstone
James Brown
Stooges
Europe
Community responds with care in Chicago Heights letters
In letters from South Chicago Heights, residents thank a broad network of friends, merchants, volunteers, and officials for supporting Jimmy Zerante during his kidney and pancreas transplant efforts. They praise Bloom Trail theater, applaud Robert Ruiz, and acknowledge police and mayoral support, while urging pet owners to collar and tag pets after a home incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Jimmy Zerante
Louise Zerante
David Owen
Jerome and
Rose Marie
Dog Rescuers Honored For Saving Injured Pet
South Chicago Heights officers Tim Wehrle and Paul Hoecker responded to an April 4 incident at a Kentucky Fried Chicken on Chicago Road after a white dog was hit by a car. The wounded animal wore rabies and city tags, and officers helped identify owners and secured emergency care at Forest South Animal Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago Heights
Tim Wehrle
Paul Hoecker
Chicago Road
Forest South Animal Hospital
University Park
Apology to Prostitutes Over Airport Study Remark
The speaker admits a crude comparison of Illinois officials to a convention of prostitutes and apologizes for the remark about a taxpayer funded airport study at Peotone. They say the statement was crude and unfair and extend apologies to the prostitutes involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peotone
Illinois
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Norman A. Rosinski
Franklin Shuftan
Lester G. Sons
National Newspaper
Asia
Illinois Press Association
Dennis Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Iclation Suburban Newspapers of America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
General Assembly
Tom Houlihan
French Alps
Houlihan
Midwest
Almons
DCES
Mike Thompsong
Joseph Wallace
Bloom Trail
Robert Ruiz
Sharon Connolly
Rick Rapp
Joseph and Company
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