The Star Publication Staff Changes and Roles
The Star lists staff, including Norman A. Rosinski as president and publisher, Jane S. Metpeut as editor, and senior vice presidents R Swine and others. Production overseen by Epiron-in-Chef, with Margaret Seltzner and Dennis Wheeler in editorial roles, Paula Canis leads news and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes S. Metpeut
Perex Nett Gerat R. Swine
Margaret Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Joanne M. Zerkel
Editorials Taking Their Lumps in New Lenox Hearings
The Illinois Toll Highway Authority faced sharp criticism from residents during a New Lenox hearing over its land acquisition for the I-355 corridor. Testimony described threats, delays, and low offers, while some speakers expressed support for the road as rural areas need reliable links. Lawmakers debated disclosure of land trust beneficiaries and likely push for stronger oversight of the toll authority.
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Illinois State ‘Toll Highway Authority
New Lenox
Lemont
Tollway
Illinois House Appropriations and Government Oversight Committee
Toll Authority
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois
Tollway Authority
Transportation Agencies
General Assembly
Northeastern Illinois Football Fans Endure Gridiron Woes
In a bleak stretch for Chicago area teams, the Bears lose 20-17 to the Saints without a third down conversion. Illinois and Northwestern struggle, Notre Dame faces a new coach, while Lincoln Way Providence Bremen Chicago Christian and Rich East vie for state playoffs as junior college and high school teams look to rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Bears
Mike Ditka
New Orleans Saints
Green Bay
Illini
Champaign
Evanston
Northwestern
Wildcats
Notre Dame
Bob Davies
Lincoln Way
Providence
Bremen
Chicago Christian
Rich East
An Unseasonably Warm Fall Week Ends With Changes
The week saw temperatures in the 80s for five straight days with above normal readings and vivid fall colors. National Weather Service data show average highs near 63 and lows around 42 for this time, and forecasts expect a drop of about seven degrees by month end. Snow is possible in October, so enjoy outdoor air while you can.
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National Weather Service
Calumet National Ecological Park idea sparks odor and debate
A Chicago area column argues for a Calumet National Ecological Park to reclaim Lake Calumet and adjacent wetlands from decades of heavy industry. It notes pollution, odor issues from a paint factory and sludge ponds, and historic labor sites, while questioning federal funding and feasibility.
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Lake Calumet
Lake Michigan
Blue Island
U.S. Steel South Works
Gary
Ind
National Park Service
Calumet National Ecological Park
U.S
Jerry Weller
Calumet
The
Park Service
Congress
115Th Street
Union
Argo
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
CID
Calumet River
United States
Stevenson Expressway
Chicago
Washington
Letters to the Editor on community, race, and park rules
A reader, lifelong Republican, describes moves from Country Club Hills to Wichita after 36 years, noting a changing white to black neighborhood and finding that skin color is superficial. Other letter writers discuss a park district policy restricting siblings and infants from attending classes, causing concern over rule enforcement and transparency.
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Myife
Country Club Hills
Wichita
Kaw
Nob Hill
Homewood Flossmoor Park District
Park District
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Norman A. Rosinski
Paula Canis
Eorrox
San Awana “Association
Franklin Shuftan Eorror
Tom Houlihan
New Jersey
Texas
Republic Steel
Ford
Clinton
Uel
Don Fort A
Pat Richter
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