Steger Village Board reshapes actions into new leadership
Letter to the editor praises the recent Steger village board meeting under Mayor Sherman and Trustee Bobby Joyce, noting revisions of prior actions and a renewed focus on fairness for residents. It highlights reinstating residency for the police chief and critiques the previous administration’s approach while urging support for related cancer treatment legislation and St Peter’s Church fundraising efforts.
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Helsel
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Parents respond to district on special education concerns
Valerie Bartman and Barbara Schranz write to the editor from Glenwood via email criticizing Brookwood School District 167. They cite multiple complaints about special education services, urge 504/ADA self evaluation, and remind the district that IDEA amendments require parent access to records and participation in meetings.
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Stephen Racz
Race
Valerie Bartman
Barbara M. Schranz
Glenwood
Real world lessons push students toward dorm life
A reader reflects on college housing as Charles J Shields argues freshmen and sophomores belong in dorms. The story follows Student One who faced real world issues in off campus living, from chores and bills to safety and neighbors, concluding dorms suit early college years.
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Charles J. Shields
Central
al U
Eva
Champaign
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Charles J Shields
Salute to Bloom School Board Winners
Tim Prox congratulates Finnin DeLuca Russo and McDermott on securing seats for Bloom School Board District 206. He thanks supporters and voters for their help in his own bid, noting the future of children’s education rests in the new trustees.
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Bloom School Board
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Prom Night Alcohol Tragedy Reflections on Peer Pressure
A writer recalls a prom night disaster when a sophomore girl fell from a limousine after drinking. The piece argues teens face heavy peer pressure to drink, cites surveys, and urges personal responsibility and safer choices, urging adults to back clear anti drinking messages.
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Sabo thanks supporters after re election bid in Chicago Heights ward
Alderman-elect Michael Sabo expresses gratitude to campaign volunteers and voters in Chicago Heights 6th Ward. He pledges expanded police protection, active community meetings, and economic development to raise city growth and city services. He invites residents to attend meetings and contact him at the listed number for input.
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Board of Education
Palling Place
6Th Ward
Chicago Heights
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Michael Sabo
District 170 board profiles drawn into school newsletter
A Chicago Heights area report complains that a district newsletter carried extensive profiles of three board candidates, including using a campaign image. The critic argues ethics rules should curb political content in school communications and calls for a district code of ethics.
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Park District
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