Regional News on School Shift Denied by Two Boards
Two of four school boards rejected a proposal to move Olympia Fields from Rich Township 227 to Homewood-Flossmoor District 233. Rich Township and Thornton boards voted no. Bremen and Bloom await action. District 227 cites revenue loss as key reason to resist losing any portion of the district.
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Olympia Fields
Rich Township
Homewood-Flossmoor
Bruce Peterson
Rich Townshi
Homewood- Flossmoor
Thornton Township
Bremen Township
Bloom Township
District 227 Board of Education
DuWayne Carnes
New Mexico
Mexico
Coronado
Onates
Mexico City
United States
Thier
Ford Heights incinerator plan prompts fire department concerns
A fire service veteran warns Ford Heights plans an incinerator facility for combustibles like tires. warns of under staffing and potential major incidents requiring mutual aid. Questions raised about fire protection systems, inspections, emergency plans, hazmat training, and MABAS readiness. Sauk Village offers support while urging proactive local leadership for safe fire protection.
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Fire Service
Ford Heights
Chewton-Glen
Sauk Village
Wilco Chiefs Association
Irreplaceable Art Hades Remembered For Generous Kindness
The community honors Art Hades whose piano artistry drew praise beyond Lake Michigan. His generosity shone at the Jones Memorial Community Center in Chicago Heights, aided by his wives Thelma and Jan. The obituary notes a shy nature, yet a life of service, with tributes from mourners and broad newspaper recognition. Rev. Eugene L. Sigler offers a prayer for others to use talents for good.
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Lake Michigan
Jones Memorial Community Center
Chicago Heights
Thelma
Jan
Eugene L. Sigler
Jones Center
How Dare You Incite The Vestiges Of Euro Ethnic Ethic
A reader blasts William Simpson in a March 4 Star letters column for verbose attacks. The note targets perceived insults toward white maleness and columnist Mike Royko, urging restraint.
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William) Simpson
Mike Royko
Death by own action crisis lines offered for support
The piece notes that every 90 minutes in the United States a death by own action occurs and highlights it as the third leading killer among ages 10 to 14. It urges seeking help, lists hotlines including 411, Tinley 429-7284, Will County 815-744-HOPE, and toll free 800-827-7571, and cites Rachel A. Moore, RN Flossmoor.
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United States
Tinley
Will County
Hope
Rachel A. Moore
Flossmoor
PADS Tennis Marathon Boosts South Suburbs Support
South Suburban PADS board thanks Janice Katz Protel Marketing Sylvia Gothard and Homewood Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club staff for organizing and supporting the Tennis Marathon. Gratitude is extended to all players and community merchants and residents whose contributions aided the event.
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South Suburban
Shelter
PADS
Homewood-Flossmoor
Memorial appeal thanks donors for Veterans Memorial campaign
The Veterans Memorial Committee of South Chicago Heights thanks all contributors for generous donations to the letter campaign. With continued support the group aims to reach the goal. Donald E. Cull chairs the effort as commander and Thomas Ringwald leads Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 252.
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Veterans Memorial Committee of
South Chicago Heights
Donald E. Cull
Thomas Ringwald
Military Order of the Purple Heart
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