Educators defend education amid misread headline
A Park Forest educator disputes a Jan 24 Star headline claiming Segner witnessed school decline. He argues teachers are better prepared and more committed than ever, facing greater challenges while schools welcome parental help. He cautions a minority of reactive parents waste resources and urge joint responsibility for student outcomes.
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Park Forest Star
Segner
Kevin Wiatrowski
Chicago
Governors State University
Letters on District 162 volunteerism clash with referendum
Denise Brow of Glenwood responds to Martha C Brown and Bud James, defending School District 162 volunteers and urging support for Bloom High referendum. She cites district achievements, urges ongoing community involvement, and highlights potential cuts if the referendum fails.
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Martha C. Brown
The
Star
Garrison Keillor
Lal Wobegon
Mr. Keillor
Ms. Brown
District 162
Bis Tata Pespertag
Bud James
Bloom High School
Bloom
Denise Brow
Glenwood
White House grants fund crime crackdown in Country Club Hills
Mayor Dwight Welch hailed a $238,881 federal community policing grant awarded to Country Club Hills, one of 34 towns nationwide and three in Illinois. He praised the administration for direct funding, saying the city will improve police presence and openly involve residents in anti crime efforts.
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Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
White House
Kizzoner
CCH
Illinois
Welch
Kago
Paul Simon
Open Forum To Feature Local Congressional Hopefuls
The NAAUY hosts a 7 30 p m open forum at Marie Irwin Community Center 18120 Highland Homewood for candidates on south suburban ballots. Park Forest Public Library hosts a 7 30 p m Q A with D 2nd District hopefuls. JCC hosts a 2 3 30 p m forum with Reynolds Shaw and Streeter at 3400 W 196th St Flossmoor. Call numbers provided for info.
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NAAUY
Marie Irwin
Highland A
Homewood
Call
South Suburban Peace Action
11Th Congressional District
Park Forest
League of Women Voters
National Council of Jewish Women
Anita M. Stone Jewish Community Center
JCC
Rep. Reynolds
Liam Shaw
D-Dalton
Chicago
Allan Streeter
196Th St
Flossmoor
Bo Jackson at Orland Park Hall sparks autograph rush
Tuesday is last day to register for the March 15 primary. Bo Jackson drew crowds at Orland Park Village Hall on Wednesday, a Bytes source said, signing autographs for locals including Barb Lynch. The piece notes political figures and civic issues from Illinois politics, with mentions of representatives, plates, and a court appearance.
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Bo Jackson
Orlandark
Orland Park
California Angels
Barb Lynch
Terry Steeze
D-Oak Forest
Bridgeview
Richard Kelly
Cook County Board
Markham
Richard
Guy” Phelan
Illinois
George Ryan
Tom Dunn
D-Joliet
Phil Novak
D-Kankakee
Frank Giggio
D-Calumet City
11Th Congressional District Forum
Frankfort Square
James O'Connell
William Barnett
O'Connell
Sen
Shaw
Star
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Ilindie
Pat Quinn
Illinois Toll Highway Authority
Bobby Bush
Chicago
Clinton
Naomi Schuster
Illinois State Bar Association
Young Orr foe sues over voter materials in Cook County race
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District commissioner Patricia Young files an electioneering suit against incumbent Cook County Clerk David Orr alleging use of taxpayer funded materials to boost re election prospects by naming Orr on voter registration items. Orr spokesman Dave Druker says the 1974 ruling was vacated, Orr never used his name on the items, and Young trails in polls amid calls for greater visibility.
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Patricia Young
Chicago
Cook County
David Orr
Orr
Young
Dave Druker
Druker
Druk
Fundraisers and Meetings This Week Across Heights and Suburbs
John D. Simone opens headquarters at 7 p.m. Wednesday on 800 S Halsted Heights. South Suburban Women host reception for Joi Stroger at 17 Street Kedzie Hazel Crest Friday. SEIU hosts a forum for state lawmakers at 11 a.m. Saturday at UAW Hall 215408 Cottage Grove Heights. Call numbers provided.
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John D. Simone
S. Halsted
Heights
Joi Stroger
Kedzie
Hazel Crest
Servis Employees International Union
Hota
UAW Hall
Cottage Grove
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Mount Seen
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Chicago Heights
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Cicero
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Avenu
Myra Guindon
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