Letters in Chicago Heights tackle voting rights and cohesion
A long response defends cumulative voting and judge Will's ruling, rebuts Thelma Russell's claims, and urges African American and Hispanic communities to unite. The writer cites census shifts, past elections, and cases in Peoria and Chicago Heights to argue for informed civic education and continued advocacy for representation under the consent decree and new voting system.
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Thelma Russell
McCoy
Perkins
C Heights
Ms. Russell
Chicago Heights
Russell
Ciambrone
Harper
Eer
Will
Ron Harper
Craven
Chicago Heights Park District
Perkins, McCoy
U.S. Court of Appeals
Peoria
Sanctuary center gain praised by reader in Park Forest note
A reader thanks local groups and legislators for supporting a sanctuary center for homeless women and children. Shannon O'Donnell lauds South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, University of Illinois Extension, Services Exchange, and Senate and House members Debbie Halvorson and George Scully for donating and securing a 500000 grant. She emphasizes shared resource model and public support.
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South Suburban Council On Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
University of Illinois Cooperation Extension
Services Exchange
Debbie Halvorson
D-Crete
George Scully
D-Flossmoor
Halvorson
Scully
Halvorson and Scully
Shannon O'Donnell
District 161 clarifies curriculum development process in guest editorial
A guest editorial defends District 161 curriculum efforts, outlining a year long process led by the Board of Education, a Curriculum Task Force, and administrators. It emphasizes a Public Forum, parent guides, and ongoing assessment to ensure consistency, innovation, and full community involvement. The piece invites reader questions to Dr Nolin or Dr Smith at the district office.
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Fi -Chi Heights
Ameer
Board of Education
Warner and Associates
St. Cloud
Minn
Phil
Smith
The
District 161
Nolin
Dr. Smith
PADS thanks volunteers for winter shelter drive
South Suburban PADS expresses gratitude to thousands of helpers who provided emergency overnight shelter to over 800 homeless men, women, and children this past winter. Patricia Paulsen, president, honors benefactors, churches, businesses, service clubs, hospitals, site managers, and monthly water bill donors for their role in making shelter a reality.
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South Suburban
PADS
Patricia Paulsen
Thank you note from Cook County official and Illinois nominee
A public figure thanks voters after March primaries expressing gratitude for confidence shown and pledging to listen to ideas. He highlights years of service to youth and community as he invites continued support and volunteer involvement across schools churches libraries and other institutions.
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Chicago
United States
Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Illinois
Praise for The Star Opinion Pages and Freedom of the Press
A reader commends The Star for its outstanding opinion and editorial pages. The writer praises staff verification of letters, free expression, and the paper's hometown flavor, urging continued public input and responsible public opinion.
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Star
Tar
Napoleon
The
Tennisfest Thanks Sponsors and Volunteers in HF Event
The 11th Tennisfest, a 10 day community event July 9 to 19, drew over 2,500 participants with a tennis tournament 58 divisions and clinics. Special guests included Bob Bayliss and Gene Mayer. Thanks extended to HF Racquet & Fitness Club staff, HF Park District, Star Publications, and many local sponsors for ongoing support.
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H-F
Homewood- Flossmoor Park District
Star Publications
van Sipma’s Jewelers
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
K-Swiss
Wilson Sporting Goods
Prince Manufacturing
Penn
USTA/Midwest
Surma’s Restau
Ingalls Health System
Beverly
USA Tennis
Penn Clinic
Bob Bayliss
Notre Dame
Prince Clinic
Gene Mayer
Wilson Sports
Tennisfest
Sylvia Gothard
H.F. Racquet & Fitness Club
H F Park District Board of Commissioners
Mark McKinnon
Beth Puett
Chris Patterson
HFPD
HFHS
Georgean Booras
Nancy Watland
Nancy Hoekstra
Special Olympics
Barb Jarosky
Hal Anderson
Max Eysenbach
Tom Schell
Jackie Ahrendt
Marge Quitter
Rick Zarlengo
Shirley Krugman
Albert Brunell
Bob Kain
Keith Maynie
Aurelio’s Pizzeria
Salomon Smith Barney
Remax
Carole Anderson
Hampton Inn
Mitchell’s
Fox Vending
Kenwood Painted
Pearson’s Bakeries
Homewood Drive-In Cleaners
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
Linda G. Hamburg
Park District
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Newspaper Staff Contact List Implied by Internal Memo
The text lists newsroom staff with names and emails: Franklin R. Shuftan editor at fshuftan interaccess.com, Margaret Seltzner assistant editor news at seltzner interaccess.com, Dennis R. Wheeler editorial page editor at dwheel interaccess.com, Joanne Zerkel features editor at jzerkel interaccess.com, and general newsroom contact starnews interaccess.com.
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Franklin R. Shuftan
Fshuftan
Interaccess
Margaret Seltzner
Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Dwheel
Joanne Zerkel
Jzerkel
General Newsroom
Starnews
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