Editorials on O J Simpson repercussion and domestic abuse
The piece argues that domestic violence spans all communities beyond the Simpson case and urges public awareness. It reviews police reports and crisis resources in the South Suburbs and stresses training for police, support for victims, and viewing abuse beyond headlines. It cites crisis lines and shelters: Crisis Center for South Suburbia Tinley Park, Groundwork Joliet, and South Suburban Family Shelter Hazel Crest.
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Nicole Brown Simpson
O.J
Brentwood
Calif
Simpson
Star
Mary Paleologos
Nicole Simpson
South Suburbia
Tinley Park
Hazel Crest
Joliet
Direct college loans roll out for 1995 96 in Illinois
The new direct loan program replaces the Guaranteed Student Loan system. Illinois institutions including Governors State University join the program for 1995 96, with nine Illinois schools participating next year. Applications for GSU loans close July 1, and the program offers Pell Grants plus loans with lower fees, streamlined aid packages, and repayment options tailored to income. Taxpayer savings and fewer defaults are claimed as benefits, and the program aims to include all public and private colleges eventually.
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U.S
Paul Simon
Governors State University
Illinois
GSU
Simon
Quotes on spousal abuse from local police and counselors
Tinley Park Police Chief James Wade cites a bleeding victim pleading not to arrest her abuser while expressing love. Fort Dodge chief Darryl Sanders notes more domestic abuse calls this year, averaging about one weekly with repeats. Tinley Park officer Barb Schmidt says threats occur in front of officers. A South Suburban Family Shelter counselor reports callers asking if yelling can lead to killing.
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Tinley Park
James Wade
Frankfort
Darryl Sanders
Barb Schmidt
O J Simpson and TV Myth Making in Public Voice
A writer defends O J Simpson as a TV idol while arguing the public misreads him as a criminal. He envisions a made for TV script exposing two O J Simpsons and claims the real hero remains innocent, with the truth to unfold on television.
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Elvis
Michael Jackson
O.J. Simpson
Nixon
Drug Enforcement Administration
Oprah
O.J
L.A
O.J. Simpsons
Brentwood
North Korea
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
O.J.-2
Simpson
Nicole Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Perry Mason
Letters praising postal workers and Bloom Trail visitors
A reader commends postal workers for paying postage due on a birthday card and contrasts this with a tax return penalty. The second letter praises Bloom Trail High School students for their poise and intellect during anatomy seminars at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, noting their motivation and gracious conduct and inviting a return visit next year.
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Bloom Trail High School
National College of Chiropractic
Bloomrail High School
Petition Keeps Spanish Classes Separate At Rich East High
A senior at Rich East High School gathered seven signatures to petition keeping honors Spanish and AP Spanish in separate classes. Chair L Carter confirmed the split remains, noting five to seven students in the AP class. The student thanked signers Greg Mo Erin Erica Sonya and Tracie for their support and wishes them well.
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Rich East High School
L. Carter
Greg
Erin
Erica
Sonya
Tracie
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Tom Houlihan
Mr. Rogers
Barney the Dinosaur
Postal
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Melvin J. Collins
National College of Chiropractic Lombard
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