The Star Names Senior Editors and Executive Staff
The Hollinger International publication The Star lists Gerald R. Smith Peter Neill Larry A. Kelly as senior vice presidents and Ion as editor in chief. Franklin Shaftan editor Margaret Seltzner Dennis R. Wheeler Joanne M. Zerkel hold assistant editor and page editor roles. Paula Carlson is the News Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald R. Smith
Peter Neill
Larry A. Kelly
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Finance
Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Editorials Call For Reform Of Tax Increment Financing Law
The state faces overdue TIF reform to curb abuses and better serve blighted districts. Proposals by Sen. Radogno tighten eligible properties, bar using TIF for golf courses or municipal buildings, demand annual excess funds to schools, strengthen joint boards, improve reporting, curb lobbying, and set district timelines. Passage this session would be a meaningful step toward aligning TIF with original redevelopment goals.
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Chris Radogno
LaGrange
General Assembly
Senate
Illinois gambling stalemate ends with no action in lame duck session
Gov. Edgar says no chance of a 1990s gambling bill this year affecting Arlington International Race Course and Balmoral Park amid industry struggle. Riverboat licenses may open with Galena closure, with questions if Chicago gains a gambling foothold. Ryan to set new approach on regulation and subsidies for home industries.
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Jim Edgar
George Ryan
Richard Duchessois
Arlington International Race Course
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Edgar — Long
Duchossois
Arlington
Chicago
Galena
Cook County
Ryan
Christmas by choice the hundred dollar holiday
Joanne Zerkel writes that Christmas can be simplified as a personal choice not a demand for excess. She cites Bill McKibben and other authors, urging a shift toward meaningful gifts, time together, and restraint, with a goal of a calmer holiday season.
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Bill McKibben
New York
McKibben
Barbie
Bert
Upper
New York State
Privatization urged to fix public schooling
Alex J. Caffarini argues for privatizing public schools to cut overhead, end tenure protections and political patronage, and shift funding to parents via vouchers and tuition, asserting competition would improve quality and accountability. He critiques reliance on property taxes and calls for removing public school control.
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Michael Turay
Turay
Alex J. Caffarini
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Hollinger International
Franklin Shaftan
Paula Carlson
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Suburban Newspapers OF America Northern Ill
Association
Joanne Zerkel
Daytona Beach
Penne Restad
America
Stephen Nissenbaum
the Star
Nim Bonn
Yeam, Newt
Tom Houlihan
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