Homelessness story honors shelter volunteers and donors
A mother recounts eviction and homeless nights from Oct 20, detailing shelter searches, a car sleep, and relief at Holy-Episcopal Church Park Forest. She urges community aid for PADS and thanks volunteers like Mike and Marge, noting warmth, meals, and rides provided by churches and donors.
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Park Forest
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PADS
Chicago Heights
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Marge
Marcia
Tom
Roe
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Meena
Pritts
Jeff
Nancy
Bonnie
Gifted Students and the Question of Grade Skipping
Parental guidance and school planning discuss educational acceleration for gifted children. Acceleration can boost grades and engagement, but requires careful evaluation of academics and social adjustment. Readers are advised to consult school coordinators and ERIC for further information.
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Ericinghouse
Council For 1920
Association Drive
Reston
Cec.sped.org
Graded Centers Pose Risks for Crete Monee Schools
Gaines Robert of Crete Monee School District 2010 argues graded centers harm students by grouping all grade levels and creating rigid environments. He cites reduced teacher collaboration, misaligned curricula, loss of accountability, and diminished educational growth, urging rejection of graded centers.
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James Bryant Conant
Monee
University Park
Crete-Monee
Gaines Robert
Letter to alderman questions Ward 1 representation
A constituent condemns Alderman Robert McCoy for absences and late attendance at City Council meetings since 1995. The writer accuses him of inaction, broadcasts criticism in another newspaper, and urges accountability, noting ward needs like jobs and mentors while promising to remember his actions at the next election.
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Robert McCoy
McCoy
Ward 5
Column criticizes coverage of President Clinton scandal
Terrence J. Lavin argues Daniel Zanoza's guest column attacks Clinton without merit. He contends media reports skewed by sensational details and unverified claims, noting polls show high Clinton job approval despite accusations. Lavin asserts the public rejects media efforts to turn the matter into a Watergate.
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Daniel Zanoza
Clinton
Mr. Zanoza
Republicans For Fair Media
Washington
Secret Service
Clinton scandal sparks media critique and public resilience
Terrence J. Lavin, attorney and professor from Flossmoor, argues that the Clinton affair is being amplified by media and some conservatives to push for resignation. He asserts polls show high job approval despite rumors, and warns against overreach by observers and lawyers tied to the Federalist Society in a broad moral debate.
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Terrence J. Lavin
Flossmoor
Newsroom Contacts and Editorial Leadership
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Interaccess
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Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Dwheel
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