Editorials on Illinois legislature leftovers and Chicago schools
The piece critiques the fall 1993 session noting immunization bills stalled, calls for local university boards, criticizes suburban school superintendent offices, questions Water Reclamation District reforms, and laments neglect of Chicago Public Schools while lawmakers collected per diem. It underscores the wasteful outcome for state education and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Public Schools
Illinois General Assembly
Frank Giglio
D-Calumet City
House
Senate
GSU
University Park
Board of Governors
BOG
Board of Regents
Robert Kustra
John Ostenburg
Cook County
GOP
Chicago
Statehouse
Springfield
Costly Breakup Sparks Breach of Promise Suit in Illinois
Richard Austin Springs III of Oregon faced a $178000 judgment after ending his engagement with Sharon Wildey of Chicago by mail. A federal jury awarded Wildey $93000 for pain, $60000 for lost income, and $25000 for psychiatric costs, highlighting Illinois Breach of Promise Act awareness gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Richard Austin Springs III
Illinois
From
Sharon Wildey
Chicago
Mary
Wildey
Springs
Quotables on health care forum and Tezak bail denial
Phil Gramm praised health care reform at a Naperville forum arranged by Harris Fowell while Steven Popuch criticized the bail denial for former Will County Coroner Robert Tezak. Tezak faced arson sentencing after pleading guilty, with the judge citing his wealth as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Vice
U.S. Post Office
Phil Gramm
Texas
Clinton
U.S
Harris Fowell
Naperville
Bobby
Steven Popuch
Will County
Robert Tezak
Tezak
Beatles song sparks talk on love and modern behavior
A nostalgic look at unrequited love contrasts with current concerns about stalking harassment and spousal violence. The piece weaves pop culture, legal rulings, and college rules to question how men should act in relationships amid recent high profile cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lennon
Arthur
Guinevere
Lancelot
Madison County
Charming
Snow White
U.S. Senate
Bob Packwood
Washitop
US Supreme Court
Packwood
John Bobbit
Regional Gang Task Force urged by Matteson letter
A letter to the editor argues for a village led regional Gang Avoidance Task Force in Rich Township. It lists participating agencies and questions Park Forest’s absence, urging citizen calls to village officials. The piece also endorses St James Hospital health initiatives and invites support for a Festival of Trees fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson
Country Club Hills
Olympia Fields
Richton Park
Rich Township
Country Club Hills Park
Park Forest
Rich Town
the Star
Rk Forest Police Department
Kaitor
Sisters of St. Francis
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
St. James
Hammond
Dyer
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Shuftan Ang Eotor
Meneu
Manacsa
Is Orman A. Rosinsk
Wheeler
Senor News Eoror
G. Sons
Vice
Joanne M. Zenxet Eraniggs
Suounaan New
Pens of America
Aver As
Tom Houlihan
A Beatles
Sen
Robert) Packwood
America
John
Lorena Bobbit
Lorena
Antioch College
Antioch
Petal
St. James’ Mission
Terry Brown Citizens Board
St. James Hospital & Health C
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