Dedicated Mentor Hindsley Honored in Local Letter
A former Homewood-Flossmoor student praises Mr. Hindsley for 26 years of service and mentorship beyond music. The author recalls touring with Hindsley, crediting life lessons in perseverance dedication and humor shaping her as an alumna. Keith W. Wilson of Chicago Heights adds closing remarks.
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Robert Hindsley
Homewood-Flossmoor
Hindsley
England
Scotland
Ireland
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Mr. Hindsley
Progeny of selfish parents at Bloom High graduation
A letter to the editor questions the 1993 Washington School graduation at Bloom High School on June 2. It accuses certain parents of teaching their children to aggressively seize opportunities, claiming their offspring will succeed by knocking others aside. The writer criticizes such attitudes as selfish.
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Washington School
Bloom High School
Flawed ethics ordinance in Chicago Heights sparks critique
A resident denounces Chicago Heights ethics rules as a scam amid allegations of city corruption under former mayor Chuck Panici and current officials. The piece cites a policeman Rich Coulom facing sentencing and calls for stronger disclosures and dismissals to curb conflicts of interest.
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Chicago Heights
Rich Coulom
Chuck Panici
City of
Panici
Crete Trustee Seeks Active Voter Involvement
In a letter to the community the new Crete trustee thanks voters for their April 20 election and urges residents to attend the board meetings on the second and fourth Mondays. She credits family friends and neighbors for support and thanks her husband for confidence and encouragement.
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Crete
Homewood Library Book Sale Thanks Supporters
The Friends of the Homewood Library completed their spring sale of used books and extend appreciation to donors who provided thousands of books magazines and records the attendees who found bargains and the Star for coverage. The library will receive needed equipment and materials as a result of this fund raising effort.
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Friends of the Homewood Library
The
Star
Homewood Library
Cemetery thieves Target Memorial Day graves at Assumption Cemetery
A reader writes from Glenwood about flower thefts at Assumption Cemetery. She placed a fresh arrangement on her husband’s grave for Memorial Day, and two days later it disappeared. The cemetery management confirms such thefts are common, and she laments repeating the loss.
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Assumption Cemetery
Glenwood
Hensley thanks supporters after Steger trustee bid
Reform Party candidate David Hensley thanks volunteers and local businesses for backing his trustee bid in Steger. He notes ongoing concerns including flooding and street rehab while urging the newly elected officials to address these issues and expresses hope for future involvement.
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Steger
David Hensley
Reform Party
British BBC crew to visit Fressers deli in Homewood
Manny Hoffman, Cook County Republican chairman, arranged a lunchtime meeting with local businesspeople and BBC reporters to gauge small town views on Clintonomics. The scene at Fresser's included a camera crew and questions about tea and scones.
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British Broadcasting System
Fresser
Homewood
BBC
Cook County
Manny Hoffman
Hoffman
License Plate Task Force Eyes Demos for Glow Plans
Secretary of State George Ryan’s license plate team urged a meeting last week to stage demonstrations of glow in the dark plates. Hoffman said the effort invites public input and aims to showcase new materials for use in the plate program.
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Hoffman
George Ryan
Eae
Hoffman Sai
Mother of murdered sailor Schindler seeks White House response
Dorothy Hajdys of Chicago Heights says she has not heard from Presidents Bush or Clinton about her son Allen Schindler who died on active duty. She noted a Reagan letter to her late husband praising WWII service, while she awaits acknowledgment for her son. Hajdys also mentions a possible made for television movie about her experiences.
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Dorothy Hardys
Chicago Heights
Allen Schindler
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Reagan
Hajdys
United States
Schindler
Bush
Clinton
White House
Hardys
Floating casinos approved by Indiana lawmakers
Indiana lawmakers approved a budget and authorized 11 floating casinos. Five would sit on Lake Michigan with two in Gary and others in Hammond East Chicago and a fifth in dispute between Michigan City and Porter County. Five more spots target the Ohio River and one lake in south central Indiana. If Chicago moves, a floating casino could launch as early as April next year.
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Indiana
Hoosier
Lake Michigan
Gary
Hammond
East Chicago
Michigan City
Porter County
Ohio River
Indiana Democratic House Ways and Means Committee
Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Star
Crowded Democratic Gov Race Rumors Surface in Illinois
Will County Executive Charles Adelman said Cook County Board President Richard Phelan urged forming a group of Will County Democratic leaders to discuss county problems. Rumors swirl about Phelan's alleged 1.7 million in an “I wanna be guv” fund, with three state officials Burris Netsch and Quinn eyeing the governor's race.
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Will County
Charles
Chuck” Adelman
Cook County Board
Richard Phelan
Will Co
Phelan
Roland Burris
Dawn Clark Netsch
Patrick Quinn
Stroger weighs run for board presidency after 23 years
Cook County Commissioner John Stroger faces a serious bid for county board president after more than two decades in office. Meanwhile Lansing Democrat Robert Ryan Jr. launches a second bid to unseat state Rep. Bill Balthis with a July 28 fundraiser planned. Calumet City names first African American official Valencia Williams becomes community economic development director as town celebrates 75th anniversary July 17. AG Burris hosts NASG summer session in Chicago July 7-10 while RNC meets in the city next week. Sheriff’s Officer Robert O’Neill among 150 recognized for distinguished service. New Lenox Republican Robert Herbolsheimer says RNC support is encouraging.
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Cook County Board
John Stroger
Dchicago
Lansing
Robert Ryan Jr
Bill Balthis
Ryan
Calumet City
Jerry Geneva
Valencia Williams
Cal City
East Hazel Crest
GOP
Harris Fowell
Clinton
Naperville
Fawell
AG Burris
National Association of Attorneys General
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Cook County
Robert O’neill
Oak Forest
Michael F. Sheahan
New Lenox Repub
Robert
Herbolsheimer
Scott Reed
Free Save the Kids Picnic At Kickapoo Woods
A completely free community event runs today from noon to 6 p.m. at Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale 145th and Halsted. U S Rep Mel Reynolds sponsoring with corporate underwriting. Activities include food games and music with no alcohol onsite.
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Kickapoo Woods
145Th
Halsted
Riverdale
U.S
Mel Reynolds
D-Chicago
Save the Children
Reynolds
African National Congress
Nelson Mandela
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