| District 69 teachers whisked away for TV makeovers |
2013-10-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 3, 2013 , p. 13 |
Stovel, Lauren,
Public School District 69 - Teachers and personnel,
Lechman, Amber,
Robinson, Jennifer,
Lappe, Megan,
Television,
Cable television,
Pollyea-Lane, Erin,
Louise, Erika,
Perocevic, Zijada,
Barnes, Amy,
Harvey, Steve,
Zimny, Stephanie |
| District 219 may televise its meetings |
2004-12-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 2004, p. 3 |
Codell, Neil,
Ballard, Guy,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Television,
Cable television,
Burnett, Michael Wolf |
| D219 meetings should be broadcast |
2004-12-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 2004, p. 18 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Television,
Cable television,
Editorial |
| Cable foundation to offer five $1,000 scholarships |
1987-02-05 |
The Skokie Cable TV Foundation will award five $1,000 scholarships to any Skokie resident planning to pursue a career in a communications related field. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 5, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Scholarships and fellowships,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Cable Foundation awards scholarships |
1998-06-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 1998, p. 4 |
Longsworth, Nicholie Marie,
Scholarships and fellowships,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Lakhani, Shelia M.,
Lulkin, Marc Phillip,
Cable television,
Miller, Lloyd Steven,
Del Genio, Adrienne Nicole |
| District 219 |
1997-03-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 27, 1997, p. 32 |
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Niles North High School,
Grants,
Television,
Cable television |
| Speaking of Safety |
2007-12-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2007, p. 3 |
Roy, Rene,
Nathan, Al,
Skokie People Speak,
Television,
Cable television |
| Al Nathan signs off from historic show |
2008-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2008, p. 7 |
Nathan, Al,
Byron, Renae,
Skokie People Speak,
Television,
Cable television |
| A day in the life |
1997-10-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 30, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
View of the World,
Nathan, Al,
TCI Cable Network,
Skokie People Speak,
Television,
Cable television |
| 'Skokie People Speak': A local television classic |
2008-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2008, p. 7 |
Nathan, Al,
Skokie People Speak,
Coney, James,
Television,
Cable television |
| Comcast pushing digital cable TV |
2005-08-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 11, 2005, p. 11 |
Comcast Corp.,
Television,
Cable television |
| Trustees OK Comcast settlement |
2005-12-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 22, 2005, p. 5 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Comcast Corp.,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| Cable group hands funds to district |
2005-12-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 15, 2005, p. 14 |
Codell, Neil,
Scholarships and fellowships,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Schwartz, Suzanne,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Cable television |
| Skokie Board Briefs |
2005-03-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 4 |
Ordinances,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Chipotle Mexican Grill,
Comcast Corp.,
Church Street Synagogue, Inc.,
Laramie Park Homeowners Association,
Streets - Maintenance and repair,
Cable television,
RCN Corporation,
Gross Point Road |
| Village OKs cable TV sale |
2002-07-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 2002, p. 8 |
TCI Development Inc.,
AT&T Comcast Cable,
Rigoni, Al,
Cable television |
| Cable TV franchise talks near completion |
2002-07-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 4, 2002, p. 3 |
Comcast Corp.,
AT&T Broadband,
Van Dusen, George,
Van Elzen, Nori,
AT&T Comcast Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable TV switch delayed |
2002-06-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 2002, p. 10 |
Comcast Corp.,
AT&T Broadband,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| Cable box swap questioned |
2002-03-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 14, 2002, p. 3 |
Fayne, Cheryl,
AT&T Broadband,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| Communities to examine cable TV sale |
2002-01-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 24, 2002, p. 9 |
Chapman, Stuart,
Tele-Communications Inc.,
Comcast Corp.,
Deuel, Frank,
AT&T Broadband,
Wachtel, Bridget,
Media One,
Van Elzen, Nori,
Cable television |
| Coaches share insights with cable TV viewers |
2001-07-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 12, 2001, p. A17 |
Rosinski, Brian,
'Two Guys Talking About Nothing',
Prieto, Charlie,
Television,
Cable television |
| Satellite TV soars in popularity: FCC |
2001-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 2001, p. 67 |
Best Satellite,
Lichty, Lawrence,
Jenkins, Willie,
Sweig, Patricia,
Segev, Avi,
Television,
Direct Broadcast Satellite,
Cable television |
| Cable franchise turnover approved despite delays |
2000-04-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 2000, p. 3 |
Curry, Robert J.,
21st Century Telecom,
TCI of Illinois,
AT&T Comcast Cable,
Cable television,
RCN Corporation |
| Cable access show boosts Skokie |
2000-03-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 23, 2000, p. 79 |
Poulos, Terry,
Nathan, Al,
Byron, Renae,
Skokie People Speak,
Van Dusen, George,
Sinclair, Bill,
Coney, James,
Ross, Judith Rae,
Cable television |
| Cable merger good for viewers : Skokie |
1999-12-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 1999, p. 3 |
AT&T,
21st Century Telecom,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
RCN Corporation |
| Cable competition coming soon |
1999-04-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 29, 1999, p. 4 |
21st Century Cable,
Cable television |
| TCI raises rates on June bills |
1999-04-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 1, 1999, p. 4 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable pact on horizon |
1998-12-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 31, 1998, p. 3 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Stage set for competition between cable companies |
1998-12-31 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 31, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI bills doubled |
1998-11-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 1998, p. 20 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Public access show reaches milestone |
1998-10-22 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 22, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Nathan, Al,
Byron, Renae,
Skokie People Speak,
Coney, James,
Cable television |
| Cichowicz locates harmony in minors |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 89 |
Sports - Baseball,
Cichowicz, Mike,
Minor League Scrapbook,
Cable television |
| TCI negotiations on course |
1998-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 1998, p. 4 |
AT&T,
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Contract negotiations |
| TV's main bout : Satellite vs. cable |
1998-03-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 1998, p. 95 |
Golden, Marvin,
Media One,
Hart, Edward,
Connors, Bill,
Kho, Raymund,
Television,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Abt Television & Appliance Co. |
| Village OKs 2nd cable pact, sets TCI talks |
1998-03-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 19, 1998, p. 3 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Reception excellent for new cable-TV competitor |
1998-03-19 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 19, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
21st Century Telecom,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Deal delivers choice for cable TV viewers |
1998-03-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 1998, p. 3 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI customers get refund |
1998-03-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 1998, p. 4 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI launches digital cable TV |
1998-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 1998, p. 11 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Smaller could mean better for cable service : Village in final negotiation with new provider |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 29, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
21st Century Telecom,
TCI of Illinois,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Emergency cable system suspended |
1998-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. 3 |
Weather,
Parking,
Cable television |
| Pair prove cable-ready : Hard rock comes home on public access TV shows |
1998-01-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 15, 1998, p. B1 |
Rock Hard Video,
Other Side, The,
Hoffman, Mike,
Destruction Productions,
Mensching, Mark,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
MMMJ Productions,
Cutting Edge Chicago |
| Cable, cinema decisions lead Skokie into '98 |
1998-01-08 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 8, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Future,
Business - Motion picture theaters,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Manufacturing,
U.S. Postal Service,
Skokie,
Fel-Pro Inc.,
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
3Com Corporation,
Cable television |
| Skokie extends TCI pact as it seeks 2nd provider |
1997-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 1997, p. 3 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Deadline prompts OK for cable extension |
1997-12-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 18, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
21st Century Cable,
TCI of Illinois,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable Foundation awards grant |
1997-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 1997, p. 4 |
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Grants,
Scwartz, Suzanne,
Cable television |
| Pact switches channels, ups village cable abilities |
1997-07-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 24, 1997, p. 3 |
WCIU Channel 26,
Cable television |
| Skokie tunes in with TCI, competitors |
1997-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 1997, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village tries for cable TV solution in budget talks |
1997-05-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 1, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI hikes rates |
1997-04-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 24, 1997, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI plans rate hikes |
1997-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 1997, p. 11 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI files for raise in cable rates |
1997-03-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 6, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI apology draws mixed panel review |
1997-02-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 27, 1997, p. 3 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Progress made in TCI talks |
1997-02-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
Sullivan, Brian,
Lorge, Michael,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie still unsatisfied with TCI's responses |
1997-02-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 20, 1997, p. 8 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI gets with the program |
1997-02-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 20, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Crayton, Gloria,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| TCI adds VH-1, Prevue Guide |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 1997, p. 9 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
VH-1,
Cable television |
| Cable firm walks into lion's den |
1997-01-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 30, 1997, p. 3 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
Callistein, Sylvia,
Sullivan, Brian,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| Cable viewers ready to cut the cord with TCI |
1997-01-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 30, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village seeks help in fight with TCI cable |
1997-01-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 1997, p. 3 |
Government - U.S.,
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
Yates, Sidney,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| And that's the way it was : A look back at the year's events in Skokie |
1996-12-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 26, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Cable shuffle hike in fees anger Skokie |
1996-12-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 12, 1996, p. 9 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| On a mission to spread gospel of jazz |
1996-09-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 1996, p. B14 |
Music,
Gilon, Kurt,
Jazz Beat,
Cable television |
| Cable TV competition eyed to improve service |
1996-09-05 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 5, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Van Elzen, Nori |
| Cable complaints aired |
1996-08-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 29, 1996, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Coach travel is first class on C-SPAN bus |
1996-08-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 29, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
C-SPAN School Bus,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Cable television |
| Cable hearing set Tuesday |
1996-08-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 22, 1996, p. 3 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie analyzing cable price hikes |
1996-05-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 2, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Can Skokie dump TCI? |
1996-04-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 25, 1996, p. 3 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable company gets more bad-service reviews |
1996-04-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 25, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable assessment scheduled |
1996-04-04 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 4, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Cable television,
Telecom Planners |
| Village sets cable meeting |
1996-03-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 21, 1996, p. 10 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Telecom Planners |
| Orchard Village pleads case for cable TV |
1996-01-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 18, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Orchard Village,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable users to get new channel |
1996-01-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 4, 1996, p. 4 |
C-SPAN II,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| C-SPAN II returns to Skokie cable : Channel covers Senate activity |
1996-01-04 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 4, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
C-SPAN II,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Public access cable, for the fun of it |
1995-11-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 2, 1995, p. 81 |
Hoffman, Mike,
Mottet, Ken,
MMMK Video Productions,
Mensching, Mark,
Cable television |
| Cable report leaves questions |
1995-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1995, p. 3 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
Gorell, Jacqueline |
| Trustees seek more details from Cable TV Foundation |
1995-07-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable TV Advisory Board,
Cable television |
| Continental sets service standards |
1995-03-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 16, 1995, p. 132 |
Continental Cablevision,
Cable television |
| No cable refund due |
1995-03-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 2, 1995, p. 19 |
Szczepaniak, Jim,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable rebate nixed |
1995-02-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 16, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable rebate shaky |
1995-01-12 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 12, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable TV refunds uncertain |
1995-01-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 5, 1995, p. 12 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Szczepaniak, Jim,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| FCC ruling blocks cable TV refunds |
1994-12-22 |
A new FCC ruling blocks possible refunds from TCI. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 22, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable users blast TCI |
1994-09-29 |
At a recent public hearing cable users expressed their dissatisfaction with TCI . |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 29, 1994, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable gripes sent through TCI channels |
1994-09-29 |
At a recent public hearing cable users expressed their dissatisfaction with TCI . |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 29, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie wins bucks, apology from TCI |
1994-07-07 |
TCI of Illinois paid $1500 and apologized for difficulties with Skokie's emergency announcement. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 1994, p. 7 |
Safety devices and measures,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie accepts $1500, apology from cable company |
1994-07-07 |
TCI of Illinois paid $1500 and apologized for difficulties with Skokie's emergency announcement. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 7, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie reigns in Cable Foundation |
1994-06-23 |
The Skokie Board of Trustees will be monitoring the Skokie Cable Foundation more closely. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1994, p. 12 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Answers sought on cable money |
1994-06-23 |
The Skokie Board of Trustees will be monitoring the Skokie Cable Foundation more closely. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Cable repairs billing may be a rate hike |
1994-05-12 |
TCI of Illinois may begin charging extra maintenance fees to repair cable equipment. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 12, 1994, p. 17 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI faces $1,500 fine in dispute |
1994-04-07 |
TCI of Illinois may be fined for leaving Skokie without an emergency notification system. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 7, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Safety devices and measures,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Warning system down for 2 weeks |
1994-03-31 |
There is confusion about the cable television emergency announcement system |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Cable television |
| Village cable users get more channels |
1994-03-17 |
Cable conversions in Skokie are complete. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 17, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Cable television,
|
| Adult-TV fear voiced in Skokie |
1994-02-17 |
The Skokie Cable TV Advisory Board says that cable viewers must be notified about the availability of a new adult channel. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 17, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Panel asks how to use cable fund |
1993-12-23 |
The Skokie Cable TV Advisory Board is still deciding what to do with its cable fund. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 23, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
Cable television |
| 'Skokie People Speak' taught it's creator about TV, how town works |
1993-12-09 |
Alfred Nathan has produced his own cable show, "Skokie People Speak. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 9, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Nathan, Al,
Skokie People Speak,
Cable television |
| Cable changes move forward |
1993-12-02 |
Cable television viewers in Skokie will get 61 channels instead of 53 after TCI of Illinois relocates its equipment. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 1993, p. 12 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Niles North teens carve a TV niche |
1993-10-14 |
An aspiring journalist at Niles North will produce a weekly show for Cable channel 16. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 14, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Cable television,
|
| Cable bill gaffe angers customers |
1993-09-30 |
Local cable TV subscribers are angry about recent TCI billing errors. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 30, 1993, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village OKs cable changes |
1993-08-19 |
Skokie trustees have okayed changes in local cable service. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 19, 1993, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Decision delayed on cable grant status |
1993-08-19 |
Skokie trustees have delayed a decision on whether or not to cut off funds to the Skokie Cable TV Foundation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 19, 1993, p. 20 |
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Fate of cable agreements now up to village board |
1993-08-05 |
Skokie's cable television service could change due to recommendations from the Cable Advisory Board. This citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is no longer available from the Skokie Public Library. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 5, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village hires firm for TCI negotiations |
1993-04-22 |
Skokie has hired a law firm to help with negotiations with TCI, the village cable television provider. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 1993, p. 9 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village gets money if we gain, TCI says |
1993-04-22 |
Skokie has hired a law firm to help with negotiations with TCI, the village cable television provider. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 22, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| 'Skokie People' will star in new cable TV show |
1993-04-15 |
A new TV show, "Skokie People Speak," is scheduled to debut on a local public access channel. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 15, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie People Speak,
Television,
Cable television |
| First stage ends on cable negotiations |
1993-03-25 |
After lengthy negotiations Skokie's Cable Advisory Board has agreed to some changes proposed by TCI. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Board says yes to TCI - for a price |
1993-03-25 |
After lengthy negotiations Skokie's Cable Advisory Board has agreed to some changes proposed by TCI. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 25, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable talks begin |
1993-02-25 |
Negotiations have begun between the village and TCI of Illinois. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1993, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI ignores threats, affirms planned cuts |
1993-01-28 |
TCI of Illinois plans to go ahead with service changes despite threats of legal action made by the village of Skokie. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 1993, p. 10 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI wants more money for staff |
1993-01-28 |
TCI of Illinois plans to go ahead with service changes despite threats of legal action made by the village of Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 28, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie issues TCI ultimatum |
1993-01-21 |
The village of Skokie is planning to take every opportunity to "rein in" TCI of Illinois. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 21, 1993, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie to TCI : Comply, or we'll see you in court |
1993-01-21 |
The village of Skokie is planning to take every opportunity to "rein in" TCI of Illinois. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 21, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI trims Skokie site's staff |
1993-01-14 |
After stating that staff levels would increase, TCI of Illinois recently dismissed two employees. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 14, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Employees,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable rate confusion hits Skokie viewers |
1993-01-07 |
New cable bills have TCI Illinois customers confused. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 1993, p. 6 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI boosts rates again; more soon? |
1992-12-24 |
TCI of Illinois, Skokie's cable television provider, will raise its rates starting next year. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 24, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI plans to move staff |
1992-11-12 |
TCI of Illinois wants to move its system management to Mount Prospect by March 1. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 12, 1992, p. 16 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable workers relocating |
1992-11-12 |
TCI of Illinois wants to move its system management to Mount Prospect by March 1. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 12, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable TV Foundation gets static from critics |
1992-04-30 |
Criticism continues to be heaped upon Skokie's Cable TV Foundation. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 30, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Cable foundation funds restricted |
1992-04-09 |
Skokie trustees have limited the ways in which the Skokie Cable TV Foundation can spend its budget. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 9, 1992, p. 8 |
Budget and expenditures,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| 3 channels added to cable TV |
1992-04-09 |
Three more channels were added to Skokie Cable Television. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 9, 1992, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village tunes cable pact |
1992-04-09 |
Three more channels were added to Skokie Cable Television. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 9, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable group's funding eyed |
1992-01-09 |
Skokie trustees questioned the Cable TV Foundation about its funding. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 9, 1992, p. 9 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| Cable TV public access goes begging |
1992-01-09 |
Skokie trustees questioned the Cable TV Foundation about its funding. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 9, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Cable television |
| TCI rates to rise 13 percent in 1992 |
1991-11-14 |
TCI of Illinois, Skokie's cable TV franchise, has announced a 13% increase in basic service fees for 1992. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 14, 1991, p. 9 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Panel : Public cable channels are underused |
1991-08-08 |
An advisory panel has found that the number of local access channels should be reduced to eight due to under-utilization. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 8, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Catholics crusading for cable TV |
1991-07-18 |
After receiving many protests, Skokie's cable TV company, TCI, has proposed reinstating CTN (Catholic Television Network) for 14 hours a day. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 18, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
CTN (Catholic Television Network),
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| A limited return for the EWTN channel |
1991-07-04 |
TCI of Illinois has proposed juggling four commercial cable networks on two and a half access channels. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 4, 1991, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Library |
1991-06-27 |
The Library Cable Network, which was on Channel 22, is now on Channel 50. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 1991, p. 84 |
Libraries,
Cable television,
Library Cable Network (LCN) |
| Cable TV access dispute on hold for six months |
1991-06-20 |
Possible changes to the village's contract with TCI of Illinois were discussed at the village board meeting. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 20, 1991, p. 5 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable viewers are seeing red over bill plan |
1991-05-23 |
Skokie residents are unhappy with a plan by Tele-Communications Incorporated (TCI) to charge for a new service. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 23, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Long-standing fines against TCI dropped |
1990-03-22 |
Two years after levying nearly $39000 in fines, the Skokie Village Board withdrew the penalties against Skokie based cable company TCI of Illinois. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 22, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
CATV System,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Three Skokie cable shows win awards |
1990-03-01 |
Mila Fair of Skokie and two other TCI of Illinois employees in Skokie won Women in Cable Awards. Fair won her award for her monthly "On the Spot" television series. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 1990, p. 6 |
Fair, Mila,
'On the Spot',
Awards, prizes, etc.,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| No Title |
1989-12-02 |
State Representative Louis Lang (D-1st) conducted a legislative hearing on regulating the cable industry on November 29 at the Skokie Village Hall. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, December 2, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Cable television,
Lang, Louis 'Lou' |
| Skokie might drop $38,000 in cable fines |
1989-11-16 |
Service from TCI has improved so much that the village might consider suspending $38,000 in fines. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 16, 1989, p. 6 |
Skokie - Fees and fines,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Turning onto TV use in schools |
1989-04-20 |
Educational television will be more available to Niles Township High School students now that District 219 has joined a TV consortium. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 1989, p. 14 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Curriculum,
Cable television |
| Channeling efforts: Skokie, TCI work to attract cable viewers |
1988-12-22 |
Skokie residents were recently surveyed to find out what they thought about village cable services. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 22, 1988, p. 3 |
Surveys and studies,
Cable television |
| Skokie still delays billing cable firm |
1988-10-06 |
Skokie village officials have not made a final decision about whether or not they will collect more than $38,000 in fines from TCI of Illinois. The company has recently improved its performance. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 6, 1988, p. 3 |
Skokie - Fees and fines,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable firm improving, says village |
1988-06-30 |
Nineteen weeks after fining TCI of Illinois for alleged franchise violations, Skokie officials praised the company for improving customer service. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 30, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| New cable manager says she welcomes subscriber calls |
1988-03-31 |
Leona Brown, new General Manager of Skokie's cable franchise, must deal with service problems at the local office. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 4 |
Brown, Leona,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| TCI mulls over fines |
1988-03-31 |
TCI of Illinois officials refused to say whether they would pay $38,700 in fines imposed by Skokie, but said they were willing to meet with Skokie to discuss the matter. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Fees and fines,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie fines against cable firm total $38,700 |
1988-03-24 |
The village board approved levying $38,700 in fines against TCI of Illinois, the village's cable provider. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 1988, p. 3 |
Skokie - Fees and fines,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Skokie trustees fine cable firm |
1988-02-18 |
The Skokie Village Board voted February 16 to impose fines that could amount to several thousand dollars on TCI of Illinois, the Village's cable television provider. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1988, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| No Title |
1988-02-18 |
The Skokie Village Board voted February 16 to impose fines that could amount to several thousand dollars on TCI of Illinois, the Village's cable television provider. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 18, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Board recommends fining cable franchise |
1988-02-04 |
The Skokie Cable Television Advisory Board has recommended that the Village fine TCI of Illinois for contract violations. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 4, 1988, p. 5 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| News Digest: Skokie cable television |
1988-01-28 |
Skokie Cable Television Commission members are discussing how to get TCI of Illinois to correct outstanding violations. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 1988, p. 4 |
Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable TV problems continue in Skokie |
1988-01-14 |
While some Skokie residents are still without cable service, village spokesman, Susan Anderson said the village is urging TCI of Illinois to solve continuing service problems. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 14, 1988, p. 5 |
Anderson, Susan,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Village warns cable franchise |
1988-01-14 |
The Village of Skokie has given TCI of Illinois until March 1 to address complaints about poor service or face possible action by the village legal staff. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 14, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| More problems for Skokie cable service |
1988-01-07 |
The first computer breakdown in Skokie's cable TV system occurred on December 21. At least a quarter of the village's cable subscribers were affected . Another major breakdown took place December 31. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 1988, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television |
| Cable TV sale OK'd |
1987-05-21 |
Trustees agreed to the sale of Skokie's cable company, but tied their approval to a list of demands. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 21, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
CATV System,
TCI of Illinois,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Skokie seeks answers to cable troubles |
1987-04-09 |
Skokie trustees are concerned because complaints about village cable service have not decreased despite the fact that the local cable franchise has changed owners. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 9, 1987, p. 3 |
CATV System,
ARP Inc.,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Rates raise, but cable's future appears bright |
1987-01-29 |
For Skokie cable subscribers deregulation of the industry has resulted in an increased number of channels included in the basic cable package and an increase in rates. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 1987, p. 9 |
Cable television,
|
| Group W cable controls own rates |
1987-01-08 |
Due to a new federal law which took effect December 1, the village of Skokie can no longer regulate cable television rates. Group W Cable now has the exclusive authority to set rates. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 8, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Group W Cable,
Laws and regulations,
Cable television |
| Cable-TV sale OK postponed |
1986-10-09 |
The sale of Group W cable to TCI of Illinois has been postponed due to doubts about the cable company's service. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 9, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
TCI of Illinois,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Skokie to get new (but improved?) cable TV company |
1986-05-22 |
The sale of Group W Cable to Telecommunications Inc. (TCI) will hopefully lead to improvements in cable TV service. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 22, 1986, p. 3 |
TCI of Illinois,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable TV prompts changes |
1985-04-28 |
A cable coordinator will soon be hired to deal with citizen complaints about the poor quality of Group W Cable's picture and the persistent presence of "ghosts" on local channels. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 28, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Trustees attack Group W cable 'service |
1985-04-18 |
The Skokie Village Board is unhappy about the performance of Group W Cable in Skokie. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 1985, p. 3 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| The blotter |
1985-02-14 |
A former employee of Group W Cable Inc. is a suspect in the theft of customer sales contracts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 14, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| He's a bigwig for a small screen |
1985-02-10 |
Group W Cable has hired Renard Ricks as director. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, February 10, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Ricks, Renard,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable liability alarms village |
1984-12-06 |
Village trustees approved the addition of Aurora-based Channel 66 to the Group W cable offerings and also welcomed Group W camera crews who will be filming village board meetings throughout the year. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 6, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable law on hold; parks to expand Skatium, day care |
1984-10-18 |
The Skokie Park District board approved renovation plans for the Skatium and expansion plans for the Tot Learning Center. Action was postponed on a controversial ordinance restricting cable television and other film crews in the parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 18, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Cable television |
| TV blackout in parks |
1984-09-27 |
The Skokie Park Board has postponed until October a decision about an ordinance that would place restrictions on Group W Cable coverage of Park District activities. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 27, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Converters cause problems |
1984-09-16 |
In the three months since cable television came to the village more than 2,500 customers have signed up for Group W service. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 16, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Skokie cable finally available |
1984-05-24 |
After more than a year of delays, cable television will be available in Skokie on June 1. |
The News, Thursday, May 24, 1984, p. 3 |
Cable television,
|
| Believe it or not: Cable TV is here |
1984-05-20 |
A Group W Cable manager has stated that cable construction in Skokie is 90 percent complete but that it will take awhile to hook up homes. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, May 20, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Okay increase in cable fees |
1984-04-05 |
The Skokie Board of Trustees has reluctantly approved a plan which would reduce cable service in Skokie and increase the fees charges by Group W. Cable. |
The News, Thursday, April 5, 1984, p. 3 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable grant |
1984-01-26 |
Group W. Cable made a $25,000 payment to Centre East for the purpose of developing performing arts to be cablecast on the system. |
The News, Thursday, January 26, 1984, p. 6 |
Performing arts,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Chester to leave Group W |
1983-12-08 |
Lawrence G. Chester has resigned as general manager of Group W Cable's local system. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 8, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Chester, Lawrence G.,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Learn cable production |
1983-11-10 |
Group W Cable is offering a seminar at Skokie Public Library on November 15. The seminar will explain the many facets of cable television. |
The News, Thursday, November 10, 1983, p. 3 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| OK tower location for Group W Cable |
1983-11-10 |
The Village Board approved Group W Cable's tower request. The site for the 270-foot tower will be near Skokie Valley Community Hospital. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 10, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Group W eyes spring start |
1983-10-09 |
Group W Cable held groundbreaking ceremonies October 4 for its new local headquarters at 9651 Gross Point Road. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 9, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Buildings,
Construction,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Group W finds spot for tower |
1983-08-21 |
Group W Cable, Inc. officials say that the firm's 250-foot microwave tower will be on Skokie Valley Hospital property in the 9600 block of Gross Point Road. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, August 21, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable now being strung in Village |
1983-07-21 |
An ordinance unanimously adopted by the Skokie Board of Trustees will allow Group W Cable company to enter private property for the purpose of stringing cable. |
The News, Thursday, July 21, 1983, p. 3 |
Ordinances,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Tower struggle latest delay in cable system |
1983-06-23 |
The Village Board rejected Group W Cable's request to build a microwave tower next to its proposed local headquarters in the 9700 block of Gross Point Rd. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Tower struggle: Changing plans would hike costs, Group W says |
1983-06-12 |
A Group W Cable official says that if the Village agrees with the Plan Commission that Group W should move its tower, cable service could be delayed and residents could eventually face higher rates. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 12, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Start hanging cable |
1983-06-09 |
Group W Cable of Skokie announced that the construction of Skokie's cable television system has begun. |
The News, Thursday, June 9, 1983, p. 3 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Group W tower turned down but commission OKs building |
1983-06-05 |
Group W Cable's request to erect a 170-foot receiving tower at Gross Point Road and Kenneth Avenue was turned down by the Skokie Plan Commission on June 2. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 5, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Plan Commission,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Group W unveils new studio site |
1983-05-08 |
Group W Cable announced plans to build new studios and offices on vacant property in the 9700 block of Gross Point Road, across from the Skokie Valley Hospital parking lot. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, May 8, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Production class attracts 140 |
1983-04-24 |
Over 140 Skokie residents attended two Group W Cable seminars on the use of public-access channels. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 24, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Special schools and classes,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable company is still homeless |
1983-03-20 |
More than a month after being relieved of a requirement to locate at Centre East, Group W Cable still has not found a home in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 20, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Cable looking for home |
1983-02-10 |
Skokie's cable TV company, Group W, is searching for a new headquarters after being released from a franchise agreement which required that it locate at the Centre East facility in the former Niles East building. |
The News, Thursday, February 10, 1983, p. 3 |
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| 219 okays zone change for Group W |
1982-12-16 |
District 219 board members approved Group W's special use zoning application to the Village Plan Commission which will allow the cable company to open offices in the former Niles East High School. |
The News, Thursday, December 16, 1982, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Niles East High School,
Cable television,
Group W Cable |
| 219, Group W agree on rental |
1982-12-02 |
Skokie's cable company, Group W, has negotiated a settlement with District 219 that will keep the cable company's administrative offices and studio facilities in the former Niles East building. |
The News, Thursday, December 2, 1982, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Niles East High School,
Cable television,
Group W Cable |
| Nilehi, Group W make peace |
1982-12-02 |
A tentative lease agreement between Group W Cable and District 219 has been worked out. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 2, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Niles East High School,
Cable television,
Group W Cable |
| Group W wants out of Centre East site |
1982-11-25 |
Group W has found a more centrally located site for its studios and would like to leave the Centre East building. Mayor Smith has asked the cable company and District 219 (owner of the Centre East building) to negotiate a solution. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 25, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Niles East High School,
Cable television,
Group W Cable |
| Decision stalled on renewal of OCC Centre East lease |
1982-10-28 |
The renewal of OCC's lease to a portion of the former Niles East High School has been put on hold. Group W is interested in locating its headquarters at Centre East which is also located in the former Niles East building. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 28, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Oakton Community College - Buildings,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Group W Cable,
Niles East High School,
Cable television |
| Cable TV network to carry local program |
1982-05-06 |
Your Money Matters," a thirteen part consumer talk show series distributed and co-produced by Skokie Federal Cable Production, will be the first show aired on a network of Chicago-area cable systems. |
The News, Thursday, May 6, 1982, p. 4 |
Skokie Federal Cable Production,
'Your Money Matters,
Cable television |
| Teleprompter becomes Group W cable |
1982-04-29 |
Teleprompter, Skokie's cable company, has been renamed Group W Cable, reflecting the recent merger of Teleprompter Corp. with Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable Inc. (Group W). |
The News, Thursday, April 29, 1982, p. 3 |
Westinghouse Broadcasting,
Teleprompter (TPT),
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Teleprompter begins mapping Skokie |
1982-04-18 |
Teleprompter Corp., selected by Skokie to build and operate the cable communication system for the village, is determining where future cables will be installed. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 18, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teleprompter (TPT),
Cable television |
| Big step closer for cable |
1982-04-08 |
Negotiators for the Village and Teleprompter have reached an agreement on the details of how Skokie's cable TV system will be operated. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 8, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teleprompter (TPT),
Cable television |
| Skokie's cable system will match the best |
1982-02-04 |
Teleprompter, the cable communication system planned for Skokie, promises many new technologies and services in addition to the traditional programs. |
The News, Thursday, February 4, 1982, p. 4 |
Teleprompter (TPT),
Cable television |
| TPT says Skokie cable is due later this year |
1982-01-17 |
If plans proceed according to schedule, Teleprompter's cable television system for Skokie will begin operating in late 1982. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, January 17, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teleprompter (TPT),
Cable television |
| Cablevision offers $1 million |
1981-10-22 |
Cablevision of Skokie has offered $1 million to Skokie "in prepayment of franchise fees" if the Board of Trustees will grant Cablevision the local franchise. |
The News, Thursday, October 22, 1981, p. 3 |
Cablevision,
Cable television |
| Skokie delays cable decision |
1981-10-08 |
The final decision about the Skokie cable franchise will be made on November 16 after the Board of Trustees has seen a presentation by each company competing for the franchise. |
The News, Thursday, October 8, 1981, p. 3 |
Cable television,
|
| Metro, TPT leading in cable race |
1981-10-01 |
Metrovision and Teleprompter appear to be leading the race for the Skokie cable franchise. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 1, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teleprompter (TPT),
Metrovision,
Cable television |
| Cable report to be released |
1981-09-27 |
The final report from the Village's cable TV consultant is expected to be released early this week. The report will rate the seven companies that have applied for the Skokie cable franchise. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 27, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Cable television,
|
| What's my line? Cable franchises may be awarded by fall |
1981-07-30 |
The Village Board has received a technical preliminary evaluation of proposals offered by seven cable tv companies. A cable franchise will be awarded in the fall. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 30, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Cable television,
|
| Cable study due July 27 |
1981-07-23 |
The Village Board will review a preliminary report from its cable consultants on July 27 before awarding a cable television franchise. Seven companies are seeking the franchise. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 23, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Cable television,
|
| Metrovision opens local office; sets cable seminar |
1981-05-03 |
Metrovision, one of the nation's largest cable firms, has opened offices in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, May 3, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Metrovision,
Cable television |
| Cable bids in-and race is on for Skokie nod |
1981-04-09 |
Seven companies have submitted bids for the village's cable tv franchise. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 9, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Cable television,
|
| Skokie's cable franchise selection begins |
1981-01-08 |
The village of Skokie has notified 25-30 cable television companies that they can submit proposals for Skokie's cable franchise. The village expects to receive bids from at least 10 companies. |
The News, Thursday, January 8, 1981, p. 6 |
Cable television,
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| Cable tv selection underway |
1981-01-08 |
The village has notified almost 30 cable tv companies that they may submit proposals for the cable franchise in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 8, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Cable television,
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| Skokie cable TV still a year away |
1980-12-21 |
The village's cable television franchise will not be awarded for another year. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 21, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Cable television,
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| Skokie revises cable policy |
1980-12-11 |
Village board changed the cable television franchise term from eight to ten years. |
The News, Thursday, December 11, 1980, p. 3 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cable television |
| Trustees set village policy on cable tv |
1980-07-27 |
By approving a policy statement on cable television Skokie trustees took a major step in the process of a franchise for the village. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 27, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cable television |
| Skokie prepares policy statement on cable |
1980-07-17 |
Village Board to discuss a CATV system policy statement that will be drafted into an ordinance. |
The News, Thursday, July 17, 1980, p. 6 |
Cable television,
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| Cable consultant hired: Survey results in |
1980-05-01 |
Cable Television Information Center is hired as consultant for the Village. |
The News, Thursday, May 1, 1980, p. 4 |
Cable Television Information Center (CTIC),
Cable television |
| Answers in on cable tv |
1980-03-23 |
Within two weeks of its distribution, a village-wide survey on cable television has drawn responses from nearly 800 households. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 23, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Surveys and studies,
Cable television |
| Planning Dept. OKs cable tv consulting firm |
1980-01-31 |
Planning Department recommends the hiring of Cable Television Information Center (CTIC) as a consultant to the village. |
The News, Thursday, January 31, 1980, p. 3 |
Skokie Plan Commission,
Cable Television Information Center (CTIC),
Cable television |
| Cable decision hoped by September |
1980-01-24 |
Officials may know by September which company will be awarded the municipal cable franchise. |
The News, Thursday, January 24, 1980, p. 8 |
Cable television,
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| Cable TV not official, but expert contacted |
1980-01-17 |
Village officials may hire Harold Horn as a consultant in selecting a cable television firm. |
The News, Thursday, January 17, 1980, p. 7 |
Cable television,
Horn, Harold |
| Weigh cable consultant cost |
1980-01-17 |
The use of a consultant in selecting a cable franchise would cost $30,000 and the report would not be ready until September. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 17, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Cable television,
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| Skokie seeks outside help in cable choice |
1979-12-20 |
Skokie Trustees decided to seek consulting services of Cable Television Information Center in selecting a cable television firm for the Village. |
The News, Thursday, December 20, 1979, p. 10 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cable television |
| Must examine finances of cable tv: McCabe |
1979-11-29 |
Village Board will select a cable firm in three to six months, if they decide to initiate cable television in Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, November 29, 1979, p. 4 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cable television |
| Cable debates continue here |
1979-11-15 |
Two public information meetings have been held regarding the cable television companies vying for the franchise in Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, November 15, 1979, p. 3 |
Cable television,
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| Cable reps tout quality of systems |
1979-11-11 |
Three cable television company representatives made presentations to the Village Board on November 7th. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 11, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cable television |
| Background on cable tv: Hook-up in Skokie expected by 1981 |
1979-11-08 |
Eight firms are vying for the cable franchise in Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, November 8, 1979, p. 3 |
Cable television,
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| Companies vie for cable franchise |
1979-11-01 |
Eight cable companies have applied for the cable television franchise in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 1, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Cable television,
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