Middle East visit renews hope for peace observers
Rabbi le Wolkow chronicles a rabbinic study tour through Tel Aviv Eilat Taba Nuweiba Aqaba Petra Mount Nebo Amman Jericho and Jerusalem. The group met Jordanian officials held Sabbath services in Kol Haneshama synagogue and heard Rabin Beilin Begin and Olmert discuss the peace initiative. Some participants grew pessimistic while others remained optimistic about progress and potential Jordanian leadership toward peace with Israel.
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Nuweiba
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Petra
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Nebo
Orland man takes leading role in state emergency agency
Orland Park resident John Mitchell has been named head of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Mitchell says preparedness is essential to coordinate local, county and state response to disasters. Gov. Edgar appointed him last month, with a reception planned to introduce him to local emergency services.
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Emergency Management Agency
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DARE
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Mississippi
Los Angeles
California
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Orland Youth Association
Greek Orthodox Youth Athletic League
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox
Palos Hills
O'Malley Elevates 12 Investigators in Cook County
Cook County State's Attorney Jack O'Malley promoted 12 investigators to supervisory posts as the Investigations Bureau expands from 40 to 140. The bureau will handle felony trials, narcotics, gangs, nuisance abatement, financial crimes, child support and auto theft with units led by Kevin Kavanaugh and deputies DeWitt and Robertson.
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Offce
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Ralph DeWitt
John Robertson
Kathleen Kahlberg
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