Public education advocate opposes incomplete Crete-Monee referendum
A longtime public education advocate decries the Crete-Monee referendum plan for funds over 30 million dollars in new taxes. He calls for a written priority plan with timetables and accountability to guarantee program restoration and proper use of tax dollars. He notes tax bills will rise and urges board action before support.
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Crete-Monee
Springfield
James “Pate
Phillip
Mike Madigan
Grand Canyon
Fear and facts shape Trojan Place future in Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights mayor Angelo A. Ciambrone argues against fear campaigns over Trojan Place, formerly Bloom Market, rejecting rumors of multi family subsidized use and pledging transparency. He blames prior Republican administrations for neglect and promises to reveal factual plans as they develop.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Trojan Place
Bloom Market
Bloom Plaza
Angelo A. Ciambrone
Chicago Heights
Dump the middleman To the Editor in Park Forest
A reader laments prolonged vacancies on Park Forest boards. They credit Trustee John Ostenburg’s pledge to fill all seats, criticize Village President Pat Kelly, and propose electing Ostenburg to bypass delays and implement programs immediately without filtering through the current president.
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Park Forest
John Ostenburg
Pat Kelly
Pat
John’s
Homewood Village President Defends Independent Critics
Village President Richard A. Hofeld defends current union contracts and budgeting as he counters challengers calling themselves independents. He touts wage negotiations, capital projects, aid for seniors, and ongoing infrastructure work while criticizing the rival slate for backing costly developments.
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Homewood
Star
Public Works and Fire
Fire Department
Linden-Gladville
Snadeng
Southgate
Citizens Police Academy
Ridge Road
Park Avenue
183Rd Street
Richard A. Hofeld
Integrity First: Ostenburg Stands For Park Forest Village Presidency
Endorsing John Ostenburg for Park Forest village president, the writer cites his integrity over expediency, including a pledge against campaign contributions from village-businesses and donations from village employees, arguing he will uphold honesty and avoid backroom deals. The letter also criticizes election obstacles, notes independent candidates in school boards, and urges voting on April 13.
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John Ostenburg
Park Forest Village
Ostenburg
Osco
Open Space Referendum Push in Will County Forest Preserves
The Conservation Foundation urges Will County voters to support the April 13 bond measure adding about 6,500 acres to forest preserves for wildlife and recreation. The plan funds greenways along streams, improves flood control and air and water quality, with a $3 annual tax per household for 20 years. Brook McDonald voices the board’s backing.
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the Conservation Foundation
DuPage
Kane
Kendall
Will
Will County
Citizens
Brook McDonald
Board of Trustees Conservation Foundation
TV Turnoff Week urged to curb media influence
Readers urge an April 22 to 28 observance designated as TV Turnoff and Media Turnoff to protect education. They argue since televisions entered homes in the late 1940s scholastic achievement declined, ADD ADHD diagnoses rose with fast paced media, and reading and job skills suffer without focusing on reading.
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United States
Television, Computers, and Education: A Call to Log Off
Barbara Pavoni urges a return to direct teacher student interaction and phonics based teaching. She warns that screens harm literacy creativity and social behavior, citing increased TV watching and computer use as factors in declines in reading and arithmetic. Pavoni advocates outdoor learning, reduced media exposure, and enriched libraries to foster imagination and critical thinking.
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U.S
University of Michigan
Ban
Petitioner Fell Short of Chicago Heights Mayoral Ballot
A local candidate thanks Chicago Heights supporters who circulated a petition to place him on the mayoral ballot but notes it fell 14 signatures short of the 414 required. He says lack of party backing and filing mistakes contributed to the shortfall.
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Chicago Heights
Alderman
Lori Grossi
Michelle Siebert
Brian Cash
Tony Amadio
John Vander Weit
Michelle Holliday
Community vocal over ComEd tree trimming policy
Local residents express frustration with Commonwealth Edison crews cutting trees and widening clearance to 10 feet from wires. They question deregulation ties, increased costs, and digital outages blamed on trims, urging alternatives and warning of higher bills.
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Commonwealth Edison
ComEd
Newspaper staff contacts and roles listed
The message presents newsroom names and positions including Franklin R. Shuftan editor, Margaret Seltzner assistant editor/news, Dennis R. Wheeler editorial page editor, Joanne Zerkel features editor, plus general newsroom contact. Email domains shown include interaccess.com for all listed staff.
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Franklin R. Shuftan
Fshuftan
Interaccess
Margaret Seltzner
Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Dwheel
Joanne Zerkel
Jzerkel
General Newsroom
Starnews
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