Grow Where You're Planted In Work and Life
A career counselor reflects on ego in the workplace comparing Mother Teresa’s guidance to modern self obsession. He cites Dilbert, Willy Loman, and a Zen proverb urging action over self, urging readers to perform duties faithfully and resist self centered narratives. The piece also cites local politics and teen ecstasy concerns as diverse context.
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Newsroom Contacts for The Star Weekly
Franklin Shuftan editor and Margaret Seltzner assistant editor listed. Dennis Wheeler editorial page editor. Joanne Zerkel features editor. General newsroom contact for The Star Weekly provided.
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Public outcry over rising gasoline costs debated
A reader asks why there is little public or governmental response to gasoline prices climbing 70 to 80 percent over six months. They compare fuel to bread and milk, note regional price parity with Illinois, question Middle East policy, and urge action before costs erode affordability further.
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Middle East
America
Indiana
Illinois
Rumors of high sale price disputed by business owner
A South Chicago Heights business owner rebuts rumors claiming his Courtesy Liquors is for sale at 500000 to 1000000. He notes 36 years in the community, lost tenants amid condemnation talk, and urges census participation to maximize federal and state funding, stressing confidentiality and the cost of undercount.
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South Chicago Heights
Village Board
Rose Construction
Courtesy Liquors
Cook County
Chicago
Hoffman Estates
Rising gasoline prices burden the poverty stricken
The piece argues rising fuel costs reflect wealth inequality in American society. It notes millions of workers hold two or three jobs, many with no benefits, defining the working poor. It contrasts volatile employment with media claims of a strong economy and calls for organized worker action rather than politicians to enact change.
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U.S
Europe
Townships offer direct citizen involvement in Illinois
Bryan E. Smith of the Township Officials of Illinois lauds The Star and reporter Kristin Stremski for detailing township government. He notes townships celebrate 150 years in Illinois and hold annual April Town Meetings open to any resident to attend, comment, vote, and shape agendas. He cautions against concentrating power and praises media's role in accountability.
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Kristin Stremski
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Illinois House of Representatives
General Assembly
Graduation fiasco prompts review of Crete-Monee District 2010 rites
Michael D. Turay blasts Crete-Monee High School District 2010 for a Governors State University ceremony seating error that barred two of his sons with valid tickets. He notes alleged gate jumps, late apologies, and vows to spur reforms to avoid future families missing milestones.
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Crete-Monee
Governors State University
District 201-0
District 2010
Letters policy for The Star readers engagement
The Star invites signed readers letters with verifiable contact details. Names and addresses are for verification only, letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality, and no publication date is guaranteed.
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