Twick Weekly names senior VP production and editors
Gerald R. Smith named senior vice president production with Peter Neill and Larry A. Kelly as vice presidents. Frankin Shaftan becomes editor in chief with Margaret Seltzner and Dennis Wheeler among editors. Joanne M. Zerkel joins as assistant editor and news-editorial page editor.
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Peter Neill
Larry A. Kelly
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Dennis R. Wheeler
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Transitional housing effort aids homeless families and veterans
South Suburban families shelter and four agencies win HUD funding to buy apartment and two houses in Chicago Heights for transitional housing. Ten mothers and families can stay up to six months and veterans up to a year while seeking stable housing. Program administered by CEDA and Bloom-Rich with partners including St James Hospital and the Illinois Coalition for the Homeless.
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Patricia Briske
the Star
Chicago Heights
Southland
Diane Bedrosian
South Suburban Family Shelter
Cook County Economic Development Association
Bloom-Rich Development Association, Inc
Gloria Bennett
Veterans and Employment
St. James Hospital
CEDA
Bennett
Illinois Coalition For the Homeless
Chicago
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cook County
State of Illinois
Snow piles up as Chicago area braces for thaw and more cold
Snow totals mount in January with 22 inches plus 5 to 10 more inches since New Year weekend. The region, used to 35 to 40 inches, faces a looming January thaw that could ease the burden but portends more cold again and a rush to warmer locales.
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Chicago
Critical winter health push urges flu shots and blood donations
The Star urges residents to combat cold season by getting flu shots and donating blood as area hospitals report high admissions and blood supplies run critically low. LifeSource and Heartland call for donors, listing centers in Lansing Tinley Park Joliet and Merrillville Indiana with phone lines for appointments.
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Heartland Blood Centers
LifeSource Blood Services
LifeSource
Heartland
Lansing
Tinley Park
Joliet
Merrillville
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Senator Michael Jordan Embraces Senate After Landslide Win
Dennis R Wheeler chronicles Michael Jordan shifting from basketball icon to public official. From UNC days to Bulls dynasty, a golf reforming ride, and a 2008 political bid culminating in a Senate seat. The piece frames Jordan as a global star turned lawmaker and hints at future endeavors in Washington.
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Michael Jordan
University of North Carolina
Tarheels
United States
NBA
Chicago Bulls
Chicago
America
Jordan
Mike
Bulls
Davis Love Jr
Bill Bradley
U.S. Senate
Jesse Ventura
Minnesota
Steve Largent
U.S. House of Representatives
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Interaccess.com
Letter writers rail at third Chicago airport plan
A Monce resident vents about a proposed suburban Chicago airport. He argues the site harms rural homeowners, warns of mass condemnations and legal battles, and demands about 1 million dollars to relocate, accusing officials of using media for attention rather than real news.
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Chicago
Monce
Will County
Indiana
Kankakee
Correction on Suburban Home Price Opinions
A 22 year real estate veteran contests two quotes in a recent suburb home market piece. George Patt of the South/Southwest Association of Realtors is cited stating a 6 percent average price rise and a claim that similar houses in northern or western suburbs cost 5000 to 10000 more, noting value appreciation is highly location sensitive.
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George Patt
South/Southwest Association of Realtors
Real estate price gaps noted in suburb comparisons
The speaker disputes a 6 percent figure and cites neighborhood variance in the South Suburbs. Homeowners are urged to consult local Realtors for area specific data. Buyers know northern and western suburbs show much larger price differences than cited.
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The Star invites signed letters with作者 name and verification details including address and phone, though published only the name. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality. No guaranteed publication date and submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the given addresses.
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