Newspaper staff credits list and associations
A credit line from a 1993 publication lists names and roles including Franklin Shuftan managing editor and Dennis Wheeler senior news editor, with Joanne M. Zerkel features editor. It also mentions memberships or affiliations with the National Newspaper Association Illinois Press Association Suburban Newspapers of America and Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Newspapers of America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Illinois plan taxes smokers to fund Medicaid shifts
Editorial argues raising cigarette tax to $1 per pack in Illinois aims to boost Medicaid funding and replace the nursing home granny tax. It notes added federal and local levies, potential health benefits, and warns of bootlegging across state lines as cigarettes flow from Indiana. The piece acknowledges mixed effects on sales and Medicaid gains, concluding the policy is worth pursuing if it curbs smoking and eases the granny tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Cook County
American Cancer Society
Chicago Lung Association
Harry “Bud” Kelley
Chicago Sun-Times
Kelley
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Granny
Pace board race reflects lack of Black representation
The Pace board, dominated by 12 white suburban leaders, may gain Barclay Fleming of Lynwood to fill a vacancy left by Charles Panici. Panici, a former Republican, was convicted on federal charges. Debate continues on appointing a Black successor as South Suburban leaders push for broader minority inclusion amid Pace rules and one representative per region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Barclay
Bud” Fleming
Lynwood
Fleming
The
Mayors and Managers Association
Cook County Board
Pace Board
Chicago Heights
Charles Panici
Panici
SSMMA
Miller
Association
Bloom Township
Welch
Pace
Cook County
Will
Flag flap at TF South stirs debate on tradition
In Lan sing at Thornton Fractional South High School the Confederate flag has sparked heated discussion. Parents and students push to remove it while others defend traditions tied to the Rebels nickname. A vote and legal reviews loom as critics label the symbol racist and harmful to minority students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF South High School
Star Newsroom
Lansing
Thornton Fractional South High School
TF South
NAACP
Matteson
James Spivey
TF North High School
Calumet City
Spivey
South
Birmingham
Selma
Georgia
Virginia
Thanks to Bloom Township voters and Legion donation
To the Editor Bloom Township residents are thanked for votes and support as officials plan continued service and renewal. Park Forest American Legion Post 1198 is thanked for a generous donation to Girl Scout Troop 435 providing eight tents for this year’s camping trip and future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom Township
Park Forest
Post 1198
Kitty Hallock
American Legion
Ed Creveling
Mary Ann Castine
Julie Castine
Girl Scout
Momentum for Bloom Township Democrats in close April vote
Voters backed the Democratic slate with Charles Dieringer as highway commissioner and Daniel Wooten as a trustee in a tight 51 to 49 percent result. The candidate thanked 8 000 supporters, listed other slate members, and praised volunteer efforts while congratulating Republican opponent Robert Grossi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom Township
Charles Dieringer
Daniel Wooten
Kathleen Schipma
William Willette
Guadalupe Sanchez
Anthony Caprio
John DeSimone
Welton Lacefield
Active Citizen Team thanks Hazel Crest voters and supporters
The Active Citizen Team of Hazel Crest expresses gratitude to all who voted in the April 20 election including senior citizens and volunteers. A special note of thanks is given to The Star newspaper Eileen Hansen and the editorial staff for their responsible journalism during an unprecedented campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Crest
Star
Eileen Hansen
Robert B. Donaldson
Mary Lou Riley
Tony
Newton
Clark Roberta J. Potter
Eugene Simpkins
Steger 194 Tax Referendum Backed By Community
The Board of Education of Steger School District 194 thanks patrons for passing the tax referendum. Parents teachers and community members campaigned vigorously by canvassing sidewalks and handling phones to ensure the vote passed. The increase funds will sustain the district's sound educational program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Steger
Las Vegas nights aid St Marys Park Forest fund drive
The Church of St Mary in Park Forest thanks South Suburbs residents for attending two Las Vegas nights at Mr Benny's Matteson, supported by volunteers and Mr Benny's staff. The Star is thanked for publicity. Funds allow church improvements and a fall revival of the event is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. Mary In
Park Forest
Las Vegas
Benny
Matteson
Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin Shuftan
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Dennis Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Regional Transportation Authority
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Steger Village
Louis Sherman
Markham
Evans Miller
Sherman
County Board
Tom Houlihan
United States
Confederacy
Storm Troopers
Ku Klux Klan
Houtnar
Shhipma
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