Woodstock at Twenty Five Revisited Its Enduring Glow
A retrospective recalls the Woodstock Music and Art Festival with lingering appeal and memories from attendees. The piece blends reflections on music, peace, and cultural impact, noting ties to era ethos and subsequent films and media coverage.
Taking a stand Special court appointed advocates discuss comfort and counsel
Court appointed advocates discuss how to support powerless youngsters through legal aid and advocacy. The piece highlights the role of guardians ad litem and lawyers in giving voice to vulnerable youths and ensuring access to justice.
Eat well, for less tips from It Pays columnist
It Pays columnist Karen Caffarini outlines practical ways to curb grocery costs and still eat well. The article highlights small strategies and budget-minded shopping habits to reduce sticker shock in day-to-day supermarket trips.
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Karen Caffarini
Pearls of Wisdom by Pat Bouchard Shares Readers Knowledge
Columnist Pat Bouchard announces she will share her lifetime knowledge with readers first. Main number 755 6161 Circulation 755 3344 Classified 755 3993.
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Pat Bouchard
Wartime friendship bridges years from Matteson to England
Mitch Martin profile of Ann Morely in England and John Kellogg of Matteson whose wartime bond began when he stayed with her family in World War II. Letters kept them connected across 50 years and the Atlantic, with humor and ongoing correspondence shaping their enduring friendship.
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Atlantic Ocean
England
Chicago
Ann Morely
Morely
John Kellogg
Matteson
Ing
Normandy
Nell Delby
Kellogg
University Park Celebrates Annual Family Fling Parade
The town hosts a day of family activities with a full parade through University Park to the Town Center. Ten month old Jordan Boss and four year old Ronald Boss pose along the parade route while children join hands in the street. After the parade, attendees enjoy gospel fest storytelling and fast break trick cycling.
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University Park
Jordan Boss
Ronald Boss
Chicago faces third regional airport need study finds Peotone best site
Private and small commuter aircraft struggle to access Chicago airports as a Tuesday subcommittee review of a third airport study highlights Peotone as the most desirable regional airport site. The study calls for a new hub to serve air travelers over the next two decades. Bob York notes O'Hare capacity cuts threaten downstate access.
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Chicago
Kankakee County
Peotone
Bob York
South Suburban
O'Hare
Walgreens Plan for Maynegaite Store Scrapped in Olympia Fields
Walgreens abandoned a plan to build a 13,500 square foot store with a drive through on U S Route 30 and Orchard Drive. The company will seek an alternate site in the village after rezoning issues slowed development. Opposition leader Will Horton credited Maynegaite residents with halting the Orchard Drive proposal.
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Walgreens Company
U.S. Route 30
Orchard Drive
Olympia Fields
Michael Polzin
Polzin
Maynegaite
Walgreens
Richton Park Board OKs harmless agreement with Cook County
The Richton Park Village Board approved Ordinance 831 adopting a Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement with Cook County. The village will bear all losses and defend any claims arising from work in county rights of way under permits issued by the County Highway Department, while County remains free of financial responsibility.
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Richton Park
Cook County Highway Department
Rwandan relief effort inspires suburban donations
Park Forest Olympia Fields Matteson Richton Park Harvey Homewood Flossmoor and other suburbs donated diapers shoes clothing canned goods and money to UNICEF. Rep Mel Reynolds organized the drive prompting gifts from across the district and beyond including a Joliet medical supplier For Med truckloads.
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Rwanda
Park Forest
Olympia Fields
Matteson
Richton Park
Harvey
Homewood
Flossmoor
Unicef
Chicago
Mel Reynolds
Reynolds
Joliet-based
For-Med
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