Illinois must fund higher education to protect future prosperity
The piece argues that higher education spending should rise or be funded by a tax increase despite a tight state budget. It warns that failing to invest could lead Illinois toward deficits and a decline in public services, echoed by concerns about New York City’s budget crisis.
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Illinois
Daniel Walker
New York City
City University of New York
House of Cards
Suburban tax hikes threaten future Illinois school aid changes
Downstate lawmakers push for changes to the resource equalizer after suburban districts vote large property tax increases. The rollback removal favored by suburbs may curb statewide aid, as Chicago and Downstate areas risk reduced funding while suburbia gains power.
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Downstate
Chicago
Illinois
Daniel Walker
City of
Carter Faces Big Burden of Presidency and Faith
James M. Wall reflects on Jimmy Carter's impending White House role and the religious dimensions shaping public perception. He recalls Greek voters, black church influence in East St. Louis, and Carter's measured use of faith to meet expectations while avoiding dogmatism. The piece notes church-based support and the need to reassure nonbelievers.
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Chicago Tribune
Carter
Illinois
Jimmy Carter
Cyprus
Henry Kissinger
College Town
Martin Marty
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Pope John
Vatican
Reinhold Neibuhr
East St. Louis
White House
Letters defend Indira Gandhi era reforms and Ananda Marga
A reader condemns Indian government actions under Indira Gandhi and defends Ananda Marga leader Sarkar. The letter cites arrests and alleged poisonings, contrasts Indian oppression with American democracy, and notes Ananda Marga activities in Southern Illinois such as preschools in Anna milk with Cobden migrants and Carbondale pantries.
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Southern Illinoisan
India
Indira Gandhi
Congress
Mrs. Ganthi
N’xon
Mrs. Gandhi
Ananda Marga
Indian Supreme Court
Prabat Sarkar
Char
Ges
Central Bureau of Investigation
Sarkar
Illinois
Anna
Cobden
Carbondale
Ti'n's
Marion
Federal Prison
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