Franklin Shuftan and Wheeler Lead Editorial Team
In 1901 the Franklin Shuftan era features Dennis R. Wheeler as assistant editor and news editor, with Joanne M. Zerxet serving as features editor on the editorial page. The assembling of a capable team marks the paper’s push into a new era of coverage and opinion.
Cook County approves over one million in raises after election
Editorial argues the Cook County Board voted to grant about 1 million in pay raises for around 300 county employees including top Stroger aides and elected officials after the election. It notes lack of discussion and questions the timing and fiscal restraint amid campaigning.
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Cook County
Cook County Board of Commissioners
John Stroger
Stroger
Aurelia Pucinski
Incentive Program Aims Free College For Local Freshmen
South Suburban College and Thornton Township District 215 launch a pilot program named Achievement through Commitment to Education. Freshmen must maintain at least a C plus average graduate in four years and participate in after school activities to qualify for free tuition at SSC or entry to the workforce. The program seeks to reduce dropout rates raise graduation and boost enrollment with no tax cost funded by the college foundation about 200000 hoped by four years. If successful it may expand to other district schools and follow similar models at Prairie State College and Governors State University.
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South Suburban College
Thornton Township
Bruce Aldrich
SSC
College Foundation
Amarillo
Texas
Aldrich
Satre
Thornton Townshi
Bremen
TF North
Prairie State College
Governors State University
Ford Heights
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Reflections From a Nation at War
The speech recalls December 7 1941 as infamy and a turning point that drew the United States into World War II. It honors the sacrifices of American service members and civilians and urges reflection on the freedoms preserved by their efforts.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
America
Louisa the new puppy changes a family's routine
A first time dog owner chronicles six weeks with Louisa a brown and white puppy. The dog’s growth social appeal and elimination learning bring surprising attention on trails at the forest preserve and from neighbors while the author promotes Project Share and community aid at year end.
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Forest Preserve
Gratitude Letter From Illinois Secretary of State Elect Jesse White
A vote-winning note from Jesse White thanks supporters after his November win in the Illinois secretary of state race. He pledges to run a fair, efficient agency and earn the trust of all voters, including those who did not support him.
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Illinois
Secretary of State
Ilinois
Jesse White
Cancer Center Offers Relaxation Programs for Holidays
The Cancer Support Center in Homewood announces festive season programs for cancer patients and families. On Dec 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Peg LaPlante will present Relaxation for the Holidays and Beyond. Additional sessions include a new program from 10 to 11 a.m. and Tai Chi or Yoga from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All CSC programs are free with no pre-registration. For more info call 708 798-9171. The Star sponsors CSC and acknowledges several CSC supporters and staff.
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Cancer Support Center
CSC
Homewood
Peg LaPlante
the Star
Star
Frank Shuftan
Dennis Wheeler
Joanne Zerkel
Myra Eder
Linda Swisher
Carrie Napoleon
Sue Rosinski
Roberta Gleason
Mary Kulak
The
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CSC Board of
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