Yin and Yang of sprawl debated at I 355 hearing
Editorial weighs pros and cons of the Illinois Tollway Authority plan to extend I-355 from Bolingbrook to I-80 near New Lenox. Supporters cite economic growth and traffic relief. opponents warn of quality of life loss, displacement, and neglect of urban redevelopment. Gov. Edgar’s approval looms. The piece calls for balanced transport and community viability across the metro area.
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Lincoln Way High School
New Lenox
Illinois’ State Tollway Authority
Bolingbrook
Will County
Lockport
Richard Dystrup
Chicago
Thomas E. Flanigan
Jim Edgar
Tollway Authority
Illinois
Illinois Math and Science Academy marks 10th anniversary
The Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora celebrates ten years since its 1986 opening. A public three year residential high school for math and science, it serves over 650 students and emphasizes rigorous entry, teacher networks, and statewide impact through grants, programs, and partnerships.
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Illinois Mathemasia
General Assembly
Aurora
Illinois
Questioning a $70,000 Police post and council feedback
Denise Evans from Chicago Heights asks why a $70,000 appointed police position is needed. She argues funds should fund patrols to curb drugs gangs and graffiti and urges councilmen to seek more public input rather than resting after election.
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Chicag Heights
Denise Evans
Chicago Heights
Please Don't Hit Your Kids essay urged for parents
Cecile Adler Cliffer of Park Forest endorses Eda LeShan’s Mothering article Please Don’t Hit Your Kids urging readers to read and keep a copy for themselves and their children. The piece argues against spanking, cites LeShan’s reasons, and links childhood discipline to broader community health.
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New Jersey
Eda LeShan
LeShan
New York Newsday
Woman's Day Magazine
Mothering Magazine
Cecile Adler Cliffer
Park Forest
Reader Corrects Star on council meetings and tax inequities
A letter to the editor disputes a May 9 Chicago Heights Star front page claim about quorum at an April 22 meeting. The writer notes no April 22 meeting existed, cites two April 1 and 15 sessions and two mayoral special meetings, and argues the article lacked objectivity.
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Chicago Heights Star
Star Newspaper
Park Pride Day Thanks Volunteers At Local Park District
Homewood Flossmoor Park District thanks hundreds of volunteers who joined the 10th annual Park Pride Day on May 4. The group completed cleaning, weeding, mulching and planting to help the park crew prepare for summer, with thanks to park captains for organizing the effort.
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Homewood Beautification Committee
Homewood
Boni Otto
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
County deannexation debate cited in Letters to Editor
A Letter to the Editor responds to Lorraine Murphy’s April 11 request to deannex Will County taxpayer from Bloom High School District 206. It notes two prior denials in 1949 and 1964, mentions 1995 consideration by 89 Crete Township homeowners, and cites the $45,266,044 assessed valuation at stake without school district consent.
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Crete Township
Will County
Cook County
Murphy
Ron Patton
Jon Nebor
Steger
Aldo DeAngelis
Flora Ciarlo
Ron Koelling
Koelling
General Assembly
Lawrence “Buster
Kreidler
Lorraine Murphy
Bloom High School
State Street
Steger Road
Richton Road
Flat tax flaws raise voter concerns on retirement incentives
In a letter to the editor, son Vezina of the South Cook County Association of Life Underwriters argues that a flat tax could undermine incentives for retirement planning and family protection. He warns it may reduce use of IRAs, annuities, life insurance, and private pensions, urging reshaping to boost long term savings.
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Vezina
South Cook County Association of Life Underwriters
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