Editorial: Trauma network in Illinois faces critical condition
The state's trauma network is collapsing as St James Hospital and Health Centers withdraw, Hazel Crest’s South Suburban leaves, and Olympia Fields Osteopathic reconsiders its Level 1 status. Paris Community and Christ hospitals remain. High costs and delayed reimbursements strain hospitals, prompting closures. officials warn the network may not be resuscitated.
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St. James Hospital
South Subuurban Hospital
Hazel Crest
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Paris Community
Christ Hospitals
Olympia Fields
Illinois
Olympia Fields Osteopathic
St. James
Plan for tomorrow who’s kidding whom
An airline industry representative told the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission last week that a new regional airport is unnecessary. The piece argues that O’Hare and Midway are at capacity and supports building a third regional airport, with Peotone as the preferred site, to maintain Chicago’s hub status.
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Paul McGraw
Air Transport Association of America
Chicago
McGraw
International
O’hare
Midway
Midway Airlines
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
Peotone
Continental
Ord
Palos Hills Eyes Riverboat Gaming License Announcement
Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett announces plans to seek a riverboat gaming license while Crestwood Mayor Chester Stranczek touts local service. State Sen. Patrick O'Malley dismisses the project as much ado about nothing, saying it won't happen.
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Crestwood
Chester Stranczek
Palos Hills
Gerald Bennett
Patrick O'Malley
R-Palos Park
Community letters praise Reynolds and condemn local politics
Readers laud Congressman Mel Reynolds for aiding Hillcrest High School and district residents during a presidential visit, while criticizing Bremen district critics. A school board member urges budget reforms over cuts, and a memorial recalls Eddie Benson’s fatal death highlighting gun violence and legal action.
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Mel Reynolds
D-2nd
Hillcrest High School
2Nd
United States
Hillcrest
Letter to Editor questions city employ ment fairness and rights
To the Editor the writer thanks a remembrance letter while urging facts on Chicago Heights public jobs. He cites Afro Americans as the city’s largest group holding under 35 of nearly 400 publicity roles, criticizes nepotism, and urges federal judiciary action to secure constitutional guarantees. He calls for equal rights and recommends readers study the Holy Bible.
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Art Hammer
Chicago Heights
God
Jesus Christ
Eddie Czuz Benson’s Sister Speaks Out From Chicago Heights
The sister of Eddie Czuz Benson shares a personal tribute describing him as kind-hearted and generous. She notes his two Vietnam tours with the 101st Airborne Division and reflects on how the war changed him before he found his way home.
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Woulda
Bac
Eddie
Chicago Heights
Eddie Czuz Benson
Vietnam
101St Airborne Division
Park Forest volunteers rally for school calendar project
Park Forest Education Committee thanks a broad mix of volunteers who staffed envelopes for 9500 calendars of March school activities. Regulars Penny Chamberlain June Prochaska Ruth Bachiell Toni Wells joined retired District 163 teachers Marie Nfollo Gretna Connor Doris Humes Mimi Nord plus community members Jack Bailey Rita Barry Kaylin Rose Patsy Graves and Girl Scouts Katie Kathy Crylen with leaders Ginny Lubachini Lauren Macey and youths Ben Steward Tom Merry. The village celebrates these volunteers for ongoing community support.
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Park Forest
Penny Chamberlain
June Prochaska
Ruth Bachiell
Toni Wells
District 163
Marie Nfollo
Gretna Connor
Doris
Bill Humes
Mimi Nord
Jack Bailey
Rita Barry
Kaylin Rose
Patsy Graves
Katie
Kathy Crylen
Ginny Lubachini
Lauren Macey
Huth
Ben Steward
Tom Merry
Streets praised for winter snow handling by Homewood workers
A nurse thanks Homewood Public Works for keeping streets safe and passable during winter storms. The letter stresses consistent plowing and clearing, noting concern for early morning and late night travel. The writer lauds the department's exceptional service and the village's response.
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Homewood Public Works Department
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Manacine
Eoror
Associari Amos Press Association
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America
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Harvey
David Johnson
Gus Savage
Kweisi Mfume
Congressional Black Caucus
2Nd Congressional District
Congress
Bremen
Kevin Burns
The
Star
Burns
Illinois State Board of Educa
Cook County
Patricia Dymowski
Bremen Community High
Carolyn
Czyz) Woodward
Eddie Benson
Stein
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