Letters urge safety and greenspace after local incident
In a community letter likely from residents and readers, concern rises over school safety following a troubling event in Colorado. The writer cites a warning letter found at James Hart school, urges administrators to address violence in schools, and laments expanding development. The piece advocates preserving open land, proposes naming a kite flying park for Robert Parker, and links kite memories to a warning about power lines.
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Colorado
James Hart
Robert Parker
Robert
Central High School
Welsh Seacoast
Chicago Heights mayoral candidate thanks supporters and pledges recount
J Somer thanks Chicago Heights residents and volunteers for campaign support praising issue focus and dialogue. He notes a recount and vote propriety review and expresses confidence in a new progressive direction with a future mayor.
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Chicago Heights
J. Somer
Reducing crashes by guarding both lanes at crossings
A reader suggests a low cost fix for railroad crossings after Bourbonnais, proposing that gates cover both lanes on each side of the tracks to deter drivers from going around downed gates. The idea aims to reduce incidents though the effect may be partial.
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Bourbonnais
Clarifying Insurance License and Pollution Bill Support
Janice Pearson of Pryor Agency faces questions over licensing scope as a University Park broker with state and county registrations. The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago commends Illinois House action on diesel truck emissions HB 2031 and urges Senate passage to reduce urban air pollution and protect public health.
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Janice Pearson
University Park
Department of Insurance
Pryor
Park Forest
American Lung Association of
Chicago
Illinois House of Representatives
Senate
Pate Philip
Lung Association
Illinois
California
American Lung Association
Discard the hypocrisy says Tony Mathis on America and hypocrisy
Tony Mathis condemns U S and NATO air attacks on Yugoslavia and calls out domestic racial injustice He argues America should end interference abroad and fully address Plessy v Ferguson era discrimination He urges equitable treatment of Black citizens and transparency on war sacrifices.
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United States of America
NATO
Yugoslavia
Vietnam
America
Tony Mathis
Chicago Heights
Illinois lawmakers push gun safety bills after Colorado shootings
Gov George H Ryan backs Safe 2 Learn as Jim Ryan bills expand school security. Proposals include notifying police about firearms on campus, making gun use near schools a Class X felony, prosecuting minors as adults for firearm crimes, and tightening transfers to minors. Local officials and lawmakers praise readiness and urge passage. Community leaders, recognitions, and reminders about alcohol awareness follow in a broad political update.
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Columbine High School
Littleton
Colorado
Feds
George H. Ryan
Illinois
Jim Ryan
Renee Kosel
R-New Lenox
Kosel
Will County
Brendan D. Ward
Ward
Will County Sheriff's Office
William Mahar
R-Orland Park
Christine Radogne
R-Lagrange
George Ryan
House
Senate
Citizens Utility Board
Marty Cohen
Statehouse
Holly Ramirez
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
USA Today
Lincoln Academy of Illinois
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Gary Sinise
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Robert D. Novak
Jim Edgar
U.S. Navy
Stansfield Turner
Chicago
Lester Crown
Old State Capitol
Jewish Federations
Ryan
Lara Lynn
Executive
Springfield
Ryans
Corinne Wood
Columbine
Jesse White
National Council On
Illinois Drug Education Alliance
Joyce Lohrentz
Joe Camel
Michael J. Madigan
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Dennis R. Wheeler
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