From the
EDITOR'S
DESK . . .
The Illinois Municipal League mourns the loss of
Steve Rittof, former Mayor of Channahon. Mr. Rittof
served as fire chief from 1950 to 1965. In 1952 he was
elected police magistrate and served until 1964. He was
elected mayor in 1971 and served until 1983.
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Marianne Shank is the new executive director of the
Government Finance Officers Association. She formerly served as city administrator for Oakbrook Terrace.
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Peter Strutynski is the new city administrator for
Oak Forest. He formerly served as risk manager for
Oak Park.
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Robert Walker has been appointed city manager of
Rochelle. He formerly served as city manager of Chanute, Kansas.
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The Municipal League mourns the loss of Florine
"Flo" Kavalcik, City Clerk of Crest Hill. Ms. Kovalcik
served as clerk since 1981. •
January 1996 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 3