Inflation hurts elderly and demands government action
A letter argues that rising living costs hit seniors on fixed budgets and urges stronger Social Security boosts. The writer calls for government measures to reduce inflation and improve support for elderly citizens.
CTA service cuts ignite Hyde Park bus access concerns
Hyde Park Kenwood residents voice alarm over No 1 and No 5 reductions and a revised No 1 route to the Loop arguing longer trips, more transfers, and higher costs. They urge/Milton Pikar sky CTA reinstatement and protest action while noting impact on schools, work, and hospital access.
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CTA
Michael Reese
The
Herald
Hyde Park-Kenwood
ICGRR
Hyde Park
Loop
Hyde Park- Kenwood
51St Street
Hyde Park Blvd
63Rd St
Lake Shore
West Hyde Park
Kenwood
South Commons
Mercy Hospital
31St St
Holy Angels School
Oakwood
King Drive
Lake Meadows
Michael Reese Hospital
Hyde Parkers
Evanston
South Shore
63Rd
Milton Pikarsky
Chicago Transit Authority
Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago
Jean L. Hellie
Hyde Park Clean-up Brigade Urged to Improve City
Josephine Dunn's letter in last week's Herald calls for stronger action to beautify Hyde Park. The writer and husband pick up litter daily and urge every Hyde Parker to join, noting ongoing trash in Jackson Park and a goal of noticeable community improvement.
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Josephine Dunn
Herald
Hyde Park
Jackson Park
Hyde Parker
Problems of the elementary teacher
Martha R Bethel voices long standing CTU inequities for Chicago elementary teachers. She details lack of prep time, inadequate representation, and broken contracts, arguing high school teachers dominate CTU power and daily protections. She questions future mediation and seeks reform before fall negotiations.
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CTU
Chicago
House OF Representatives
Martha R. Bethel
Portrait of Susan Schwerin and Flexible Careers involvement
Sherry Stanton Russell, president of Flexible Careers, commends Mary Nowlen for a vivid portrait of Susan Schwerin and clarifies that Flexible Careers began from mutual cooperation with Loop Center YWCA. She thanks Executive Director Diana Smith and the YWCA staff and board for ongoing support enabling innovative programs for Chicago women.
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Mary Nowlen
Susan Schwerin
Susan
Diana Smith
The
Loop Center Ywca
Chicago
Sherry Stanton
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I.T.T
C.I.A
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Healey
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Flexible Careers