Language shifts reveal political correctness and public manipulation
A Letter to the Editor argues that changing terms from shell shock to PTSD sanitizes horrors from wars and politics. It cites Clinton and Flowers, social reform language like substance abuse, single parent families, and homelessness as examples of how wording shapes blame and control.
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Gennifer Flowers
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Edgar reflects on Illinois state progress and future needs
Gov. Jim Edgar delivers the final State of the State address in a packed House after eight years in office. He cites tax caps saving over $1 billion, urges reform in Cook County, and calls for growth in school funding and technology. He warns fiscal prudence and higher general fund balances while noting new data-driven crime and government IT plans.
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James R. Thompson
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O’hare
Widen the probe into Illinois driver license scheme
A call for a thorough systemic investigation into a nationwide scheme selling licenses to unsafe and untrained drivers. The note emphasizes risk to lives on highways and urges action to protect motorists and the public from this grave fraud and carnage.
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Response to TIF letter rebuts quick funding critique
A letter responding to Bill Frank of Homewood explains TIFs generate benefits to communities by upgrading blighted areas and expanding tax bases over time. The writer accuses the earlier letter of fabrication, affirms the village president’s trust, and states that the author will no longer vote for Bill as trustee.
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Bill Frank
Homewood
Bill
Thornton Township teachers defend colleague Kuzniewski
Associates in the same profession support Mr. Frank Kuzniewski, English teacher at Thornton Township High School, in a letter to The Star. They express frustration over students lacking grade level skills and reaffirm commitment to preparing students despite challenges.
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Frank Kuzniewski
Thornton Township High School
the Star
Kuzniewski
Oeert Thetbah Clanerco
Elaine Cip
Ramelle Hil
Cheryl Keryzanae
rThaes
Nendbresk
Erin Roeper
Rachael Sanders
Sharon Swanson
Sandra Szynal
Elizabeth Topa
Susan White
Seat belts and airbags save lives argues local columnist
A guest column by Roger J. Yule Jr. defends seat belts and airbags against critic Biamonte. The piece argues driving is a privilege with societal responsibility, cites NHTSA data on restraint benefits, and recalls personal losses to emphasize safety mandates and enforcement.
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