Retired judge criticized in letters to the editor
A reader chides ex judge Henry X. Dietch for continuing to present as a judge in his Judiciously Speaking column. Another letter from Albert S. Chmielak questions gun control positions and cites alleged past actions. Judy Cristelli thanks supporters for Tag Day proceeds aiding animal welfare and adoption efforts.
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District 227 praised for excellence and support
A Flossmoor reader thanks Rich Central High School and School District 227 for education quality and staff dedication while criticizing regional planning and urging investment in communities. The letter also commends Dr. Reg Nolin and the District 161 board for curricular and policy changes.
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Letter airing Robeson praise and Stalin era ties provokes debate
Rhett Elder of Richton Park challenges Tony Mathis for praising Paul Robeson while ignoring Robeson’s Stalin Prize acceptance and defense of purges. The letter contrasts Robeson with Nazi and Communist atrocities, urging accountability for Red-era violence amid accusations of leftist defense.
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Smaller class sizes prompt learning boost from STAR study
The Baby Boom echo drives record enrollments while Project STAR shows smaller classes of 13-17 students outperform larger 25-26 classes across tests. Benefits persist through eighth grade. calls grow for funding to cut class sizes to 15-20, with 30 or more in many fall classrooms.
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Teacher’s retirement celebration marked 39 years at Monee Elementary
A teacher expresses sincere thanks to administration, school board, current and former staff, support staff, community, parents, and students for 39 years at Monee Elementary. Special gratitude goes to wife Kathy and daughters Kathy J Krista and Connie and their families for support and love.
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Chicago Heights march for Jesus honors mayor act
Betty Weinberger and family report a mixing of Protestants Catholics and Jews in Chicago Heights for a March for Jesus. A moment stood out as Mayor Angelo Ciambrone stepped out of line to pick up garbage, then returned to lead the parade.
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