Illinois newspaper editors and managers listed
A roster of key leaders includes Lester G. Sons as Vice President and Editor, Dennis Wheeler as Senior News Editor, James S. Meidell as Vice President and General Manager, Franklin Shuftan as Managing Editor, Joanne M. Zerkel as Features Editor, and memberships in industry groups such as the National Newspaper Association, Illinois Press Association, Suburban Newspapers of America, Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.
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James S. Meidell
Suburban Newspapers of America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Editorial on Illinois school funding reform and tax burdens
The editorial argues funding must increase for any Illinois school financing reform to work. It notes local fear of Belletire and Maitland plans shifting property taxes, highlights high district tax rates in southern suburbs, and questions if sufficient overall funding exists to sustain any reform beyond two-year surcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Star
Michael Belletire
John Maitland
Bloomington
Maitland
Park Forest
Rich Township
Thornton Township
Bloom
Homewood-Flossmoor
Thornton
Bremen
Metra Holds Fares Steady In 1990 Budget Plan
Metra will keep fares at 1990 levels with riders paying about 55 percent of costs from fares and $135.2 million from RTA taxes. The plan funds 173 cab control cars and thirteen Highliner cars for the handicapped, plus 158 new diesel cars, 20 electric cars, 30 locomotives and station improvements. Hearings are set for Nov. 8 in Oak Lawn and Nov. 9 in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metra
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Metra Electric
Norfolk and Western
Worth
Orland Park
Rock Island
Blue Island
Joliet
Woodcrest
Homewood
Illinois Central
Lenox
Olympia Fields
Oak Lawn Village Hall
W. Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn
Cook County
Joliet Municipal Building
W. Jefferson St
Will County
Quotes Highlight Chicago Politics and Park Basketball Controversy
U S Rep Martin Russo jokes with Mayor Richard Daley at a Alsip fundraiser, noting Washington as scarier. The two former law school classmates discussed politics. Carole Finley of Country Club Hills blasts park basketball courts saying youths are blocked by adults, a controversy spanning years over hoop presence in area parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
U.S
Martin Russo
South Holland
Richard M. Daley
Russo
Alsip
Daley
Carole Finley
Country Club Hills
Letters Trustee argues against selected site for Matteson library
A Matteson village trustee warns voters about the library site chosen for a new facility and urges weighing the site in November referendums on library construction and operation funding. He argues the 3 acre site at the northwest corner of Oakwood Park worsens green space and traffic, and contends the public should decide the site as part of the ballot questions.
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Matteson Library
Matteson
Library Board
Oakwood Park
School Street
207Th St
National Endowment of the Arts
205Th Street
Cicero Avenue
Citizens Committee
Apple Oak
Butterfield Place
Park Forest Residents Honor Fire Victims On Green Street
A letter to the editor recalls an October 12 memorial scene in Park Forest. Fire vehicles paraded the area while neighbors on Green Street stood in silence with candles to honor those harmed by fires, expressing respect, care, and community bonding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Forest
Green Street
Why those with city ties get rehab money legally
A reader challenges The Star's October 12 report alleging selective rehab grants tied to city connections. She notes her 76 year old widow grandmother, long Chicago Heights resident, facing a federal lien and medical costs, urges listing all recipients and adopting a more positive community stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Chicago Heights
Star
National Enquirer
Ernest N. Molyneaux
Rich Township Run and Walk for Youth Concludes
Organizers thank participants and volunteers of the First Annual Rich Township Run and Walk for Youth. Entry fees fund Rich Township Youth Services and sponsors covered expenses. The Star aided publicity and Tom Dermody is noted for a 14 48 minute 4000 meter best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Township
Star
Lincoln Mall
Tom Dermody
Reader letter defends fair treatment in rehab grant panel
A Chicago Heights resident writes to dispute an Oct 8 Star report alleging unfair treatment in a rehab grant program. The writer, who is Black and lives on the West Side, says they were treated properly, allowed to choose a contractor, and urges fair coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
West Side
The
Star
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Lester G. Sons
Dennis Wheeler
National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Franklin Shuftan
Joanne M. Zerkel
Thomas Pauley
FEDS
Woodgate
Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Dolphin Lake
Rich
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