Voters weigh tax pleas as school districts face defeats
Editorial notes praise for voters who approved some tax requests while calling others prudent. Bloom District 206 failed again amid cutbacks, aiming for March, and Dalton did not fund a new recreation center. Richton Park and Aitchon Park plans fell short, yet many districts passed taxes or bonds, including Bremen 228, Flossmoor 161, Sunnybrook 171, and Worth 7.1 million project. The piece warns against neglecting education funding and the risk of districts folding if support falters.
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Bloom
Dalton
Aichton Park
Richton Park
Bremen High
Flossmoor
Sunnybrook
Lansing
Palos Area
Country Club Hills
Homewood
Grande Prairie
Hazel Crest Country Club Hills
Worth
Illinois
Reagan links Alzheimer's effort with local town meetings
Ronald and Nancy Reagan join the Alzheimer's Association to expand research and awareness as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month approaches. Four Chicago area meetings include a Moraine Valley Community College session co sponsored by Star Newspapers offering resources for caregivers and those affected. Knowledge is power and free, with details by (708) 933 2413.
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Ronald Reagan
Alzheimer’s Association
Ronald and
Nancy Reagan
Star Newspapers
Moraine Valley Community College
88Th Ave
Palos Hills
Public school funding vote divides South Suburbs
In a district spanning Bremen and Bloom high schools, voters narrowly approved a tax hike after earlier defeats. The referendum, backed by volunteers and local families, contrasts with Bloom District 206 where the measure failed. Superintendent James Riordan warns of a shoreline toward fiscal crises as state funding laxity forces local tax pressure.
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Bremen
Bloom
Chicago Heights
James Riordan
Riordan
Homewood-Flossmoor
Springfield
Thank you notes honor Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
In a letter to the editor the writer thanks families of the fallen, Rev Ellis Franklin Jr and Chaplain Dave Tamburieh, Calvary Church, Star newspaper, Jones Intercable, and all participating fire departments and trumpets. Appreciation extends to Traci Kimmel Erin Hisel and the public who lined the parade route with candles. Apologies are offered to motorists delayed by the parade.
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Ellis Franklin Jr
Dave Tamburieh
Calvary Church
Star Newspaper
Jones Intercable
Partipating Fire Departments
Traci Kimmel
Erin Hisel
Arts and Crafts Show Benefit Thank You Note
A local editor thanks volunteers and attendees for supporting the arts and crafts show that benefits children, noting the event was enjoyable and attendees came together to support a shared interest.
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