Crime statistics in Illinois reveal mixed suburban trends
The Illinois State Police report shows downward major crime totals in several South Suburbs like Mokena and Palos Park, but increases in Palos Heights and Posen. The piece cautions against overreacting to percentages and urges closer analysis of actual incident counts, noting factors like shopping centers, drugs, and guns.
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Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
Illinois
Benjamin Disraeli
Mokena
Peotone
University Park
South Chicago Heights
Steger
Alsip
Palos Park
Palos Heights
Posen
Star
Groundbreaking at Governors State Center for Arts and Tech
A major milestone at Governors State University clears the way for the Regional Center for Technology and the Performing Arts. Leaders like Dr. Leo Goodman Malamuth, Donald Pizza, Dr. William Dodd, Robert Wolff, and Dr. Paula Wolff, with State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis, are praised for securing funds and support. The project promises regional cultural and educational benefits, though ongoing fundraising for operations remains.
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Regional Center For Technology and the Performing Arts
Governors State University
GSU
Paula Wolff
Bernice Bloom
Educa
Center For Technology and the
Leo Goodman-Malamuth
Donald Pizza
Governors State University Foundation
William Dodd
Robert Wolff
Pizza
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia
Jerry Thrall
Pizza Family
Aileen S. Andrew Foundation
Regional Center For Technology
Jim Edgar
Chicago South Metropolitan
Two Young Men Slain by Guns Highlight Urban Violence
A Chicago area writer reflects on the deaths of Jeff Alm and Damien Murillo, both victims of gunfire, linking their fates to America’s culture of violence. The piece contrasts Alm’s NFL path with Murillo’s Chicago shooting and argues for warning signs in youth culture and the allure of firearms. The author urges prayers and caution for families and communities.
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Texas
Tinley Park
Chicago
America
Canada
Great Britain
Alm
Damien Murillo
Jeff Alm
Murillo
Pilsen
Letters to the Editor in Flossmoor community column
A resident argues for preserving the PADS shelter program run by South Suburban churches, urging support against local zoning challenges. The letter cites ongoing shelter efforts since 1990 across Chicago area communities and appeals readers to seek facts and back the program as a community remedy. The second letter promotes the Goals 2000 education initiative, urging parents to engage, call for resources, and support nationwide education access regardless of race. It highlights Keep the Promise and advocacy for televised satellite town meetings with a Washington DC source and a 800 number for materials.
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Flossmoor
PADS
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Matteson
Olympia Fields
Hazel Crest
Homewood
America
USA
Educate
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC
Usalearn
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Illinois State Police
Bill
Tion
GSU Foundation
Robert L. Wolf
Thomas D. Layzell
Board of Governors Universities
Dominick J. Bufalino
BOG
Marilynn Tannebaum
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Tom Houlihan
Colorado
Sandburg High School
Notre Dame
Houston Oilers
Orland Park
Houston
Cook County Hospital
Chicago Police Department
Violent Crimes Division
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