Local Press Editors and Associations Meeting Notes
A 1993 Sunday page lists editors and executives including Dennis Wheeler senior news editor Lester G. Sons executive editor vice president Joanne M. Zerkel features editor, representing the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association and national groups such as the National Newspaper Association and Illinois Press Association. The item records roles and affiliations without detailing events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Newspapers of America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Editorial: Weapons in schools and student expulsion
A Cook County judge upholds school officials' stance that guns including pellet guns have no place on school grounds. The ruling supports expulsion for a 16 year old from District 218 schools in Blue Island Oak Lawn and Palos Heights, citing safety and the weapon's realistic appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Dwight Eisenhower High School
Blue Island
H. L. Richards
Polaris
Oak Lawn
Alan B. Shepard
Palos Heights
Free mail perk for CUB faces broader Illinois bill
A legislative proposal would let about 1700 nonprofit groups, including Citizens Utility Board, receive free state mailings in rotation. Proponents say equal access helps yes but critics argue it unfairly singles out CUB while other worthy groups lack such perk. The bill stalls on the House floor as backers seek level playing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Utility Board
Illinois General Assembly
CUB
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Senate
Ed Petka
Commonwealth Edison
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Weinlund
Petka
Michael Madigan
Too much democracy in Illinois politics overboard
An opinion arguing against expanding the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District from nine to fifteen members and splitting into 15 districts. The piece warns of higher costs, parochial bias, and reduced efficiency, urging taxpayers not to fix a system that isn’t broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Metropolitan
Mwrd Board
MWRD
Cook County
Water Guns and the Modern Arm Race in Summer Fun
A parent reflects on the rise of high powered water guns like Super Soakers changing play in the 21st century. He notes sales secrecy, discusses a few police perspectives, and offers a playful code of conduct for kids while highlighting the shift from simple squirt guns to backpack models. He compares kids to a future “Dodge City” of summer water battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy Manufacturers’ Association
New York City
Philadelphia
Larami Corp
United
Dodge City
Bloom Township election results raise questions of winners
Letters discuss April 20 Bloom Township voting outcomes, praising Bob Grossi and the Republican leadership while noting two candidates, Yondro Falaschetti and another, did not return. The writer prorates winners as the Republicans, with Democrats seen as unsuccessful. Recounts confidence in the party's strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom Township
Yondro
Falaschetti
Bob Grossi
Republican Party
Rene
Bloom Township Education Foundation banquet honors Jerry Colangelo
Bloom Township High School District 206 thanks attendees of its first annual banquet on April 17. Bloom graduate Jerry Colangelo, Phoenix Suns CEO, was keynote speaker as about 500 tickets sold and nearly $20,000 raised for satellite dishes at Bloom and Bloom Trail High Schools. Receivers will enable broadcasts from around the world to support multi curriculum education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School District 206 Education Foundation
School District 206 Board of Education
Bloom
Jerry Colangelo
Phoenix Suns
National Basketball Association
Bloom Trail
Bloom Township
Richard F. Felicetti
Monee Township Trustee Thanks April Voters
The speaker thanks University Park voters for supporting their April 20 election to become Monee Township trustee. They pledge to elevate the township, credit Democratic state members for training, and acknowledge campaign distributors including Keith Dunn and Jeff Thurman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Park
Monee Township
Keith Dunn
Tippy’ Murray
Jeff Thurman
Charlie Alexander
Joe Lovelace
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Dennis Wheeler
Lester G. Sons
Joanne M. Zerkel
Graceland
Tom Houlihan
Emmett
Houlihar
Forest Trail
The
National Junior Society
Aurelio’s Pizza
Marshall Field & Co
Marchelloni
Baskin Robbins
Little Caesar’s
Soccer United
My Daddy's Ribs
Sanfratello
7- Eleven
Chicago Dough Co
Taco Bell
McDonald’s
Sarah Morton
Steger
Active Party
Star
Louis Sherman
Alvin Harms
Clarence “Duke” Hessel
Carmen “Tory
Recapito and
Anthony Santori
Molski
Flossmoor
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