Bloom High School centennial reflections and 1994 move
A Bloomington era alumnus recalls Bloom High School’s 1994 relocation from Chicago Heights to prairie land on its northern fringe, walking five miles to class in winter, era teachers and coaches shaping students, and a tribute to mentor Hadwin W. McCann. The letter also notes community gratitude for park-site preservation efforts and a mundane supermarket cart incident illustrating Murphy’s Law.
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Bloom High School
Bloom
Chicago Heights
al Abd
Okoloon Uwaly
Wedia
Dot
William “Bill” Kaczmarski
Alverardo Grilli
Vernagene Wickstrom
Marion Seidel
Tomewood
Flossmoor
Homewood-Flossmoor
Inter-Gove
Richard Hofeld
Jesse Jackson
William Mahar
George Scully
PADS
Patricia Paulsen
Editor voices on alderman graft and block grants in Chicago Heights
Letters discuss Ald. Oliver Alexander questioning block grant disbursements and ward funding, criticizing the use of funds for aging buildings. A second letter urges support for House Bill 3036, aiming to reduce prescription drug costs for senior citizens, urging constituents to contact lawmakers.
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Ald
Oliver Alexander
Chicago Heights
Phil Russo
Islus
Springfield
House
Senate
James “Pate
Philip
DuPage County
Tare
Humane Society workers speak on animal care and policy
Former kennel staff describe hands on care, feeding, walking and cleaning of animals as core work. They challenge officials and League policy after cases like Brandy, Sheba and Chica Ridge, urging humane treatment and family reunification where possible.
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Ote Rantor
South Humane Society
Alan
Humane Society
Andersons
Brandy
Sheba
Chicago Ridge
South Suburban Humane Society
League
Chicago
Oscar era restraint in film prompts critics alarmed by modern cinema
Don Snider reflects on the 72nd Academy Awards and the shift toward darker comedies and provocative content. He laments lost restraint and modesty, questions Hollywood values, and contrasts current films with classics. He notes a sizable audience outside mainstream criticism and warns against warped depictions of society.
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Mr. Smith
Jimmy Stewart
Gregory Peck
Spencer Tracy
Henry Fonda
Gary Cooper
Roy Leonard
WGN Radio
Leonard
Hollywood
Chicago
Alan Ball
Suburbia
Ball
Ral
Firstlook
Shane
Toto
Kansas
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Ee Park
Det
Rusev
City
AM Aland
Posston
City Hal
Harold Pludenik
Lawrence “Bus
Krei
Tve
Roger Ebert
Johnnah
Don Snider
Bill Clinton
Franklin R. Shuftan
Fshuftan
Interaccess
Margaret Seltzner
Seltzner
Dennis R. Wheeler
Dwheel
Joanne Zerkel
Jzerkel
General Newsroom
Starnews
Starcire
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