Letter from father honors late son and family milestones
A father in Olympia Fields writes to his son Daren, missing him a year after a fatal crash. He recounts relatives’ weddings, births, college awards, and jobs, noting a prison sentence for the driver and urging daily love and hugs.
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Dion
Deanne
Illinois State
Rich Central
St. Lawrence O’toole
Lynann
Chris
St. Lawrence
David Perozzi
Olympia Fields
Risks of owning vans and SUVs and rollover dangers
A historical column warns buyers about high rollover risk in vans and SUVs, noting higher center of gravity, tall narrow design, and vulnerable occupants. It cites NHTSA warnings, marketing to “soccer moms,” and emphasizes sticking to standard passenger cars until safer designs are developed.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Homewood Days thanks supporters and volunteers
Michael T. Ryan, president of the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and chair of 1999 Homewood Days, thanks the editors and everyone involved. He acknowledges the village president and trustees, police and fire departments, the Department of Public Works, area residents, Chamber staff Sandy Santacer tina and Kathy Nussbaum, and merchants for a record turnout and a successful event.
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Homewood
Department of Public Works
Homewood Area
Michael T. Ryan
Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce
Homewood Days
Securing the medals for a World War I veteran
A letter to the editor thanks U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. and La Toya Price-Perry for securing long awaited medals for Ben Levitt. The family plans to display the honors proudly before Memorial Day and teach future generations about his heroism.
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Ben Levitt
Europe
U.S
Jesse L. Jackson Jr
la Toya Price-Perry
Andhildren
Letters to The Star Policy Details
The Star invites signed letters with writers name address and phone for verification. Information will not be published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality. Mail to 6901 W. 159th St Tinley Park IL 60477 fax 708 802 8088 or email starnews access com
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Star
159Th St. Tinley Park
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Time for summer calm as homework burnout ends
Pat Broderick argues that two months of summer relief let families relax and enjoy reading and games, while questioning the heavy and age inappropriate homework load. She notes Time magazine's cover stories on too much homework and urges easing the push to keep kids engaged without stress, hoping for balance in September.
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Time Magazine
Becky
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