Letter flood of political and social critiques from readers
A long reader letter variety targets Chuck Panics and trials, Chicago figures Miriam Santos and John Henry, and includes criticism of prosecutor turned defense attorney Chris Gair. It broadens to education policy, parenting, and media influence, urging better standards, human mentorship, and accountability to improve society.
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Kaitor
Chuck
Tam
Chicago City
Miriam Santos
Chris Gair
Santos
Star
John Henry
Chicago Sun-Times
Gair
Henry
Gil
Nick LoBue
Argh
Itor
Sun-Times
Prisco
Ralph Galderio
LoBue
Galderio
Mr. Gair
Richton Park considers village pool purchase and reopening
Residents urge approval as the Richton Park Village Board weighs acquiring the former Lakewood Aqua Club pool to serve all residents. A Monday vote is set after Parks and Recreation opposed the plan 4 to 1, with supporters arguing community bonding, safety, and activity for children. The letter urges trustees to back the initiative and contact Village Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Lakewood Aqua Clu
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Rec
Parks and Fecs
Airness
Park Forest Aqua Club
Ieerice Et En Vena Ibapoe
LAC
Ting Pl
Eos Ener
Unity Tia
Rickbon
Ale
John M. Bonfit
Homewood Trustees Ear Start After April 13 Vote
The Homewood voters chose us to serve as trustees and we pledge diligence over the next four years. We thank supporters and invite all citizens to join the May 11 celebration at 6 30 p m to mark our beginning. Seon Roly and Joan Gettings Tony Kernagis represent Independent Voices for Homewood.
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Homewood
Campar
al T Jain
Seon Roly
Joan Gettings
Tony Kernagis
Independent Voices
The Only Kosovo Policy Do Whatever It Takes
Guest column argues NATO must act decisively to halt Milosevic and prevent ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. It links Kosovo to NATO's origins, cites Racak and Rambouillet, and defends U S leadership and historic duty despite critics. It urges action now and endorses the creed whatever it takes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosovo
NATO
Slobodan Milosevic
Milosevic
Racak
Rambouillet
Congress
America
Vietnam
Pontius Pilate
Moscow
Ernest Bevin
George
Marshall
Truman
Lovett
Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Taft
Dean Acheson
Europe
Ameri
Talyst
Hitler
North Atlantic
Chamberlain
Munich
Stalin
Belgium
Balkans
Bosnia
Alliance
Perception and Reality In District 161 Letter
A Star letter corrects misstatements about Elementary School District 161. It credits Dr Reg Nolin who began in July 1997 with a Plan for Success adopted in fall 1997. The plan improved IGAP scores and expanded reading help after school tutoring and summer school. It notes switching from SCOPE to Illinois Association of School Boards dues and highlights growing private school transfers to district programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Reg Nolin
Illinois Association of School Boards
Dinner invitation linked to article Conflict of Interest
A letter invites Peter Raketic to dine, arguing for openness and inclusion amid a mixed heritage background. The author praises Elena’s welcoming nature and her inclusive view of neighbors, races, and nationalities, urging anti cowardice and suggesting shared meals as a path to unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Margaret Selinzer
Peter Raketic
Europe
America
Elena
Newspaper Staff Email Contact List
The message lists newsroom staff and email aliases for Franklin R. Shuftan editor fshuftan interaccess.com Margaret Seltzner assistant editor news seltzner interaccess.com Dennis R Wheeler editorial page editor dwheel interaccess.com Joanne Zerkel features editor jzerkel interaccess.com General newsroom starnews interaccess.com
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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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Henry X. Dietch
Tom
Michael
Ehaeronics
Carl Bell
Souls Inteligence Teast
David Carvalho
Flossmoor
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
beth _. Reynolds
By James O. Goldsborough
Copley News Service
Yugoslavia
John Milton
Organisation For Security and Cooperation In Europe
Poland
Soviet Union
Sny Monster
Sone
Park Forest Wings
Prairie State College
Raketic
God
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