Crete Village opposes regional airport planning group
Crete Village Board members remained against joining the Eastern Will County Regional Council to study a third regional Peotone airport. Mayor Michael Einhorn argued the move not in Crete’s best interest now, with a state study not yet secured and federal funding uncertain. Crete, Monee, and Peotone voiced reservations about joining.
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Crete Village
Michael Einhorn
Will County Regional
Einhorn
Will County
Jim Edgar
Monee
Township road commissioner vows reform and flood relief
Charles E. Dieringer Jr. reevaluates Bloom Township highway spending, proposing fuel cost cuts and a shift to natural gas, aiming to reduce the road levy while keeping service quality. He criticizes prior budgets, pledges surplus equipment use for drainage fixes, and invites residents to a public budget discussion.
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Bloom Township
Halsted Street
Chicago Heights
Mandatory shots spark privacy fears in public letter
A reader condemns proposed national tracking and health ID measures tied to mandatory vaccinations. They cite adverse reactions, criticize HR 940 SB 732 and $B 733, and urge constituents to contact lawmakers led by Clinton, Shalala, and Simon. The letter rails against developments harming Chicagoland economy and social life.
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Bill
Hillary Clintonn
Donna Shalala
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Farewell to Maestro Paul Weaver at Garfield ESL
Garfield School ESL students Chicago Heights thank Paul Weaver for leading the Family Literacy Program with devotion and humor. They wish him success in his new life in Mexico, noting his community impact and unpaid time. The letter also includes a contentious editor’s note defending use of race terms and urging readers to consider white supremacy and racism discourse.
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Chicago Heights
Paul Weaver
Paul
Mexico
Kantor
Jane N. Pask
Pask
Political and personal woes overshadow Midwestern industry decline
A letter to the Star laments Chicago area politics turning away from long established industries like agriculture and steel amid talk of becoming an international city. The writer cites factory closures and job losses, then shares a family graduation anecdote and a camera theft plea from Aurelio's Pizza in Homewood, asking for help locating a Kodak 38 camera and film.
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Illinois
Christine Cochrane
Monee Township
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Prairie State College
Aurelio's
Homewood
Aura N. O'Brien
Chicago Heights
Graduation ceremony gratitude notes at Crete Monee High School
Principal Richard L. Livermore thanks bfe parents relatives and friends for attending the June 6 graduation in Warrior Dome. He condemns the disruptive conduct of a minority and urges adult responsibility and basic self control among attendees.
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Crete Monee High
Warrior Dome
Cllzen
Richard L. Livermore
Igh School
Park Pride volunteers lend a hand in local parks
More than 500 volunteers joined the Homewood Flossmoor Park District on May 8 for the Park Pride event. Four dozen volunteers spent a Saturday morning raking and planting flowers across all parks, saving about 1500 man hours and giving a jump start to the summer season. Parks belong to the community, and organizers thanked volunteers for their hard work.
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Joliet
Penn Central
Frankfort Couch
Eanor
Yomewood-Flossmoor Park District
Park
Park District
Hail the volunteers at Crete-Monee Middle School ceremony
A thanks from the Crete-Monee Middle School staff to volunteers custodians and kitchen help, praising their role in making the school award winning and stressing appreciation for families and the school community.
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Crete-Monee
Xara
Remembering Dr William Marshall Charity Leader
Real Marshall story thanks readers for coverage of History of the Cancer Bike A Thon. Dr William Marshall has raised over 25000 in donations over the years and about 2500 in pledges this year. While on staff at Ingalls and St James he serves as board president and drives fundraising.
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William Marshall
Ingalls
St. James
Tracking system in Southern California high school
A longtime teacher of 30 years recounts a district tracking plan with A for white honors, B for general white and minority mix, and C for Black and Hispanic students. He explains C track housed non special education students and argues the policy labeled students by race rather than true ability.
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California
Ninth Annual Bicycle Rodeo Thanks Chicago Heights Police and Park District
A reader thanks the Chicago Heights Police Department and Park District for organizing the May 22 Bicycle Rodeo for kids. Officer Ewers and volunteers are praised, with Byron's Cycling Shop in Homewood noted for bike donations for the raffle. The writer’s son won a bike and expresses appreciation for a great morning.
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Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights Park District
Ewers
Byron
Homewood
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