Playgrounds hazards risk injuries and supervision urged
A Harvard Education Letter note from the 1980s cites deadly and widespread playground dangers. It recalls a rusted slide collapse in which a six year old died, and notes that half of playground fatalities arise from strangulation while about 200000 yearly ER visits occur. It stresses lack of supervision as a major factor and calls for vigilance by parents and school staff.
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Harvard Education Letter
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Playground Safety Day urges safer playspaces
Schools and communities are urged to assess playground safety focusing on supervision age appropriate design fall zones and safe equipment. Experts warn injuries rise from inadequate supervision hard surfaces and entrapment hazards while promoting proper footwear and emergency readiness.
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U.S. Product Safety Commission
The
National Recreation and Park Association
American Society For Testing and Materials
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Realtors Tackle Diversity Issues forum notes withdrawals
Readers respond to a March 26 Star business piece on racial diversity in housing. The column details sponsoring groups CORAC participants, a March 20 forum, and a March 23 withdrawal by Douglas Carpenter, with CORAC seeking real estate professionals to advance regional economic vitality and racial stability. Individuals mentioned include Joseph M. Martin and Maricella Espinoza.
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Star
Realtors
The
South Southwest Association of Realtors and Leadership Council For
Metropolitan Open Communities
South Suburban Housing Center
Housing Coalition of
Southern Suburbs
Ron Bean
South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
CORAC
Committee of Realtors and Communities
Beverly Area Planning Association
Leadership Council For Metropolitan Open Communities
South Southwest Association of Realtors
Douglas Carpenter
Joseph M. Martin
Housing Coalition
Easter Eggs Reveal Hidden Cruelty In Modern Hen Industry
A long, strong critique outlines how egg production relies on automation, crowded cages, and brutal practices in hatcheries and farms. It contrasts idyllic scenes with grim realities, urging readers to consider animal suffering behind Easter decorations and food.
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Marsha L. Forsman
Wouldn't Stand for It To the Editor
Chicago Heights Mayor Angelo A. Ciambrone responds to Alderman Kevin Perkins after an eight month boycott of city council meetings in 1996. He defends his administration and portrays Perkins as using power to pressure meetings, noting constituents demanded his return.
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Kevin Perkins
Angelo A. Ciambrone
City of Chicago Heights
No Insurance Collision Damages Van in Private Driveway
In February a woman driving her sister's car while medicated hit a 1995 conversion van parked in a private driveway near St. James Hospital ER. The driver promised payment but now refuses. the owner, uninsured, seeks help after insurance lapsed, contending state authorities offer no remedy.
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St. James Hospital
State Attorney’s Office
Deer control debate and humane alternatives in Cook County Forest Preserves
The Star editorial argues against deer culls as a necessary response to overpopulation. It cites biologist assessments and suggests alternatives such as fencing gardens, nets, repellents, and allowing natural population regulation seen in parks where hunting is banned. It notes impacts on landscaping and urges nonlethal solutions to manage deer numbers.
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Cook County
The
Star
Forest
Nature
First Class Book Sale Acknowledgments At Park Forest Library
The Park Forest Public Library thanks donors buyers volunteers and supporters for a successful First Class Book Sale. Special appreciation goes to Douglas Leech and his Builders service club from Forest Trail Junior High School for their weekend effort and good humor. Gratitude is also extended to the Star for timely publicity.
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Park Forest Public Library
Douglas Leech
Builders Service Club
Forest Trail Junior High School
The
Star
Impeachment Research Budget Sparks Outrage Over Priorities
A speaker condemns Congress for approving one million dollars to research impeachment while denying forty five thousand for a handicapped school. The critic argues the president governs well and questions the motive and impact of the probe. The private life of the president is deemed off limits.
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Congress
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