Debate on cultural diversity in education sparks letters
Myron J. Boyajian of Homewood argues against reducing core subjects for cultural diversity while affirming universal achievement. he cites his own schooling and Nobel laureates. Anne L. Hasiuk of Flossmoor reports a Metra station incident with public urination, calls for portable bathrooms and stricter penalties.
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Education Today
the Star
Charles Shields
Bret Harte
Hyde Park High School
University of Illinois
Shields
Mr. Shields
Myron J. Boyajian
Homewood
4-H Fair a big success in South Suburban Cook County
The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service South Suburban Cook County Unit reports a successful 4-H Fair and Horse Show held July 10 despite rain and humidity. Volunteers and 4-H youth showcased projects from model rocketry to visual arts with superintendents and judges praising participation. Grand and class champions may advance to the Illinois State Fair in August.
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University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Cook County
Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans in Homewood parade
Wally Burns Memorial VFW Post 8077 thanks participants in the parade and ceremony. The event drew hundreds along the route to the Veterans Memorial. Gratitude extended to Rev. Joseph Ledwell Rev. Killian Knittel State Rep John Sheehy Village President John Doody Jr. local officials and Homewood Fire and Police Departments. Special appreciation for bagpiper Tom Houts and schools. A moving day showing community memory and care for veterans.
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Veterans Memorial
Joseph Ledwell
Killian Knittel
John Sheehy
Homewood Village
John T. Doody Jr
Homewood Fire Department
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Parker Junior High School
James Hart
Tom Houts
Terence J. Elashik
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Homewood
Oak Forest Police Department Access Policy Change
Acting Police Chief David Griffin announced a new policy requiring anyone entering the Police Department to state their business. Alderman Rollo Davis Jr. complained he was locked out earlier and urged a council ordinance to bar police from blocking aldermen, though no motion was tabled.
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Oak Forest
David Griffin
P.D
Rollo Davis Jr
3Rd Ward
Illinois flood frontline report from Quincy and aid efforts
Star reporters Wedeking and Faber chronicle floodfront scenes as Illinois National Guard units combat cresting waters in Quincy. Supervisor Grossi notes Bloom Township adopts Calhoun County and will dispatch flood aid. Cook County Sheriff and agencies coordinate relief for waterlogged residents across the state.
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Star
Eric Wedeking
Dark Room
Dave Faber
Illinois National Guard
Quincy
Robert Grossi
Bloom Township
Calhoun County
Cook County
Sheriff’s Department
County map hearings head to southern suburbs July 28
Cook County hearings on the new single member district mapping move to the Markham Courthouse at 7 p.m. July 28 in the lower level conference room. Mayor Dwight Welch criticizes the flawed mapping system found hidden in a 10th floor custodial closet, noting access is limited to county workers and time is too short for meaningful public input.
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Markham
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
CCH City
Welch
Aldo DeAngelis Misses Lincolnshire Club Bash
Crete residents attended the Aldo bash at Lincolnshire Country Club while State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis was recalled to Springtown with other lawmakers. Several local figures dined afterward, including Rob Herbolsheimer Flossmoor Mayor Frank Maher and Jeff Ladd who is planing a bid for state attorney general.
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Lincolnshire Country Club
Crete
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Springtown
Robert
Herbolsheimer
Flossmoor
Frank Maher
Craig Duchassois
Meredith
Anthony DeAngelis
Pace Advisory Board
Ron Bean
Park Forest
Metro Board
Jeff Ladd
Ladd
Suburban Will Filing Opened at County Courts
Aurelia Pucinski, clerk of Cook County Circuit Court, and Chief Judge Harry Comerford announce that originals of wills may now be filed at any suburban court building. The release says the change makes the court system more accessible to suburban residents. Houses don’t have wills.
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Aurelia Pucinski
Cook County
Harry Comerford
Pucinski
Political moves and local civic notes in Illinois
Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki tests GOP run prospects next year while North shore attorney Al Hofeld announces an AG bid. spokeman Thom Mennard outlines Lipinski and Ostenburg ties as Illinois House task force chairs discuss children issues. Af ter a recent vote Dont Change It wins. minority hiring grows in County Club Hills. Rep. Reynolds comments on twins. Tax reform hearings chair DeAngelis, and Conlon's Corner on mental health features Carolyn Thompson.
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Ed “Elvis” Zabrocki
GOP
North Shore
al Hofeld
Meigs Field
Thom Mennard
Mennard
U.S
William O. Lipinski
Chicago
John Ostenburg
Park Forest
Illinois
Michael Madigan
Ostenburg
Governors State University
Cook County
Manny Hoffman
Evanston
Harold Byron Smith
Repubs
Peg Smith
Bucks
Herbolsheimers
Courtney Catherine
Mel Reynolds
DeAngelis
Thompson
State of Illinois
Kevin Conlon
Carolyn Thompson
Family Service Center
South
Chicago Southland map touts third regional airport dream
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau releases a two page visitor guide featuring a box over Lake Michigan proclaiming the future home of the third regional airport. The boast comes as the Clinton Administration stalls on funding while reporters Patricia Briske and Heather Fabian contribute to the piece.
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Midair
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
Southland
Lake Michigan
Ahem
Lake Calumet
Peotone
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