Arts Council seeks private donations to gain state funding
The Illinois Arts Council aims to raise 75000 in private, unrestricted gifts to unlock a 100000 state appropriation. Last year the council received 925000 with a condition of tripling private gifts for the final 25000. Bruce Sagan notes grassroots support can boost next year’s funding. Donations are tax deductible and mailed to 111 N. Wabash, Chicago.
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Illinois Arts Council
Illinois
Arts Council
Council
Illinois Arts Council Foundation
The
Robert Radycki
Milwaukee
United States
James F. Wagner
N. Keystone
the Ark
W. Lawrence
Chicago
Neperemozhny Klycz
Bruce Sagan
Why seek a Chicago school board seat in reappointment
Gerald Sharboro discusses why educators seek Chicago Board of Education posts and the challenges of board life. He notes motives include serving the community and improving education, despite rising militancy, budget limits, and demands from parents and teachers. The piece reflects on the evolving, demanding role and its impact on personal views of education.
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Chicago Board of Education
North Austin Mont Clare board member puts kids first
Serving Austin area, a school board member emphasizes child welfare over titles, noting greater satisfaction comes from watching a good job benefit children rather than public recognition. The statement frames dedication to student outcomes as the core reward of service.
Saint Francis Xavier rectory listed for architectural merit
The Avondale Illinois building at 2840 Nelson identified as a structure of special interest by the Illinois Historic Structures Survey. The survey directed by Paul Sprague under the Illinois Department of Conservation notes architectural merit with photo by Keith Swinden.
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St. Francis Xavier
Nelson
Avondale
Illinois Historic Structures Survey
Paul Sprague
Illinois Dept. of Conservation
Keith Swinden
Jousting at windmills by Cris Miller
A reflective column questions common sense in modern systems. The author recalls contradictory events from bureaucratic delays to odd police responses and VA history, ending with a call to work within the system while seeking clearer justification.
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Lice
Percy
Rights and Redlining Echo in Public Opinion Letter
A reader denounces redlining and FHA policies as unconstitutional and harmful to original homeowners. The writer calls for price protections, criticizes government spending, and links racial and housing practices to economic burden, urging officials to curb expenditures.
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Supreme Court
FHA
Sun Times
Everone
Government Control Debate Lacks Self Awareness
The text notes that people argue about controls yet fail to recognize that government through policy and regulation exerts influence over daily life. It emphasizes a paradox of awareness and restraint in civic discourse.
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St. Francis Xavier Rectory
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