Area schools win Illinois state football titles
Two south and southwest suburban teams claimed state championships. Homewood Flossmoor edged Naperville North 13 12 after star quarterback Ted Reichert recovered from an ankle injury to throw decisive touchdowns. Providence New Lenox beat Palatine 16 6 thanks to Matt Schultz punts and three interceptions by Quinn Walsh.
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Illinois State High School Association
Homewood-Flossmoor
Providence of
New Lenox
Ted Reichert
Naperville
Vikings
Providence
Palatine
Celtics
Matt Schultz
Quinn Walsh
Pirates
Practical holiday wisdom for stress free celebrations
The Star's Dimensions section offers tips to avoid perfectionism and heavy stress during the holidays. Key guidance from Terry Guyman includes enlisting help, trimming tasks, limiting cards and gifts, avoiding overindulgence, and budgeting. Prioritize relaxation and contemplation of the season's meaning.
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The
Star
Homewood Flossmoor coach credits team after first state title
Quotable quote from John Wrenn after Homewood Flossmoor Vikings won their first state championship. He recalls last year's 9-0 regular season and first round exit amid criticism, praising his players for their attitude and heart.
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Homewood-Flossmoor
John Wrenn
Vikings
Appreciation for Star publication and local writers praised
A correspondent thanks the Star for high quality local coverage and celebrates Joanne Zerkel's articles on The Creative Woman. He praises Judge Dietch Charles Shields Pat Bouchard and Larry McClellan and hopes for a collected volume of McClellan’s regional histories. The write also questions Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas remarks and calls for Thomas's removal from the Supreme Court.
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the Star
Creative Woman
Arlington Heights
Governors State University
Joanne Zerkel
Dimensions
Judge
Henry X.) Dietch
Charles Shields
Pat Bouchard
Larry McClellan
Thomas
Anita Hill
Hill
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Centre reader plea pits village board against Harold Back
A letter reflects frustration with Harold Back of the Centre in Park Forest as residents recount a 3.8 million dollar village payment for a future Village Hall that yielded no progress. Trustee Petersen forced Back to begin work within six months, while critics urge self funding and caution on public money amid local business losses and pleas for safer, kinder community focus.
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Harold Back
New Park Forest
A.k
Back
Sears
Harold
Tony Petersen
Petersen
Turning Point and Nightline reopen Hill Thomas debate
A letter to the editor argues the Hill Thomas controversy resurfaces via Turning Point and Nightline, noting new witnesses and questions about Thomas’s testimony. It contends that truth hinges on broader testimony, including Hill Wright and a speech writer, and recalls his Roe v. Wade debate admission and subsequent amendment.
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Anita Hill
Clarence Thomas
Nightline
Hill
Thomas
Supreme Court
Angela Wright
Wright
Stop child violence and protect our future
A concerned college student babysitting two young children reflects on disturbing newspaper headlines about child murder and society’s handling of violence. The piece emphasizes the need to nurture families, care for children, and teach them to lead with love and responsibility.
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South Carolina
Florida
Whitney Houston
Haunted Halloween Trails at Chicago Heights Park District
The Chicago Heights Park District hosted Haunted Halloween Trails over Halloween weekend at the Golf Course. Over 900 attendees enjoyed staff driven tours featuring spooks and monsters. Special thanks go to numerous volunteers and the Park District team for organizing the event.
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Chicago Heights Park District
Jim Kelly
Michael Meyers
Mike Rogers
Mummy Man
Kevin Klos
Mark DeButch
Chain Saw Slayers
Job Gunderson
Boot Hill
Joe Vega
Michelle Christofanelli
Patti Marco
Lizzie Borden
Sue Pulcini
Chris Durbin
Lisa DiGiovanni
Jessica Villarreal
Sam
Joey DiGiovanni
Fernando Lolli
Mike Bolt
Joey Corradetti
Eric Corradetti
David
Jan Basile
Elaine Lenihan
Mike DeButch
Dave Dunne
Cindy Pauley
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Joanne M. Zerkel
Newspapers OF America
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Matt Senffer
Terry Guyman
Women’s Health Center
EHS Christ Hospital
Tinley Park
Guyman
Evernthings Gong Ken
Hill-Thomas
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