Hospitals Join Northwestern Health Network Expansion
Ingalls Health System and Silver Cross Hospital announce letters of intent to join Northwestern Healthcare Network linking with Northwestern University Medical School and other major centers. The move aims to curb costs, preserve autonomy, and strengthen regional access to advanced care for patients across the south and southwest suburbs.
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Ingalls Health System
Harvey
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Northwestern Healthcare Network
Robert Harris
Ingalls
Northwestern University Medical School
Ingalls and
Silver Cross
Children’s Memorial Medical Center
Chicago
Evanston
Glenbrook
Glenview
Highland Park
Northwestern Memorial Hospitals
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Ingalls and Silver Cross
Future health care reforms to appear in modest steps
The article notes that national health care reform remains likely but distant, arguing bipartisan involvement is essential, that any plan should be simple and detailed about costs and services, and that 1995 prospects are slim as focus shifts away from reform yet warns against repeating 1993-94 mistakes.
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Congress
Clinton
Hillary Clinton
U.S
Quotes Reflect Hopes and Skepticism After County Wins
Manny Hoffman of Homewood, Cook County Republican chairman, says voters will eject leaders if two years of poor grades occur after November victories. Robert Michaels of the Environmental Law and Policy Center calls a regional study hype about the Interstate 355 extension during a hearing.
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Manny Hoffman
Homewood
Cook County
Robert Michaels
Environmental Law and Policy Center
Local resident urges zoning rethink over store variance
A resident seeks reconsideration of a zoning variance granted to Walt's Food Store for expanded parking. The letter notes a 7-0 vote despite 30 objectors, urges Village Board action, and contrasts personal parking needs with the store's growth and potential assistance measures. The author asks four board members to reconsider and warns of possible court action.
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Walt’s
Zoning Board
Walt
Fred Sierzega
Mike Ryan
James Ogden
William O’brien
John Doody
Letters to the Editor on Monee Reservoir boating rules
Roy Yehling of Monee protests Monee Reservoir boating restrictions. He notes 14 pedal boats for rent on the 40 acre lake, no private boats, and low public access. He urges allowing private non motorized boats to increase use and questions insurance costs versus park funding.
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Monee Reservoir
Will County Forest Preserve District
FPD
Roy Yehling
Monee
Monster Dash raises funds for cancer aid program
More than 300 runners walkers and volunteers joined Suburban Heights Medical Center for the second annual Monster Dash 5K to benefit the Cancer Support Center offering hope friendship and encouragement to cancer patients and families. Special thanks to Tony and Kay Golden and to police volunteers Marines and Young Executives Against Cancer for their roles. Colleen Rose lauds the event and the community spirit.
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Brian O’connell
Suburban Heights Medical Center
Cancer Support Center
Monster Dash
Tony
Kay Golden
Chicago Heights Police Department
United States Marine Corps
Angels of the Day
Colleen Rose
Homewood zoning clash over side yard variance sparks legal path
A Homewood resident recounts appealing a 4 3 Zoning Board denial for a side yard variance to build a brick two car garage addition. The alternative carport or concrete pad were rejected. he must sue in Circuit Court to challenge the zoning ruling. Neighbors supported the plan. utilities approved easements. the brick design aimed to improve sidewalk safety and neighborhood fit.
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Homewood Village Board
Zoning Board
Village Board
Circuit Court
Governor’s Response to Philip Slurs Questioned
A reader criticizes Illinois Senate President James Philip for verbal racial slurs during the week of Oct 6 and voices disbelief at Governor Jim Edgar’s refusal to press for an apology. The letter questions Edgar’s authority as Republican leader and Philip’s party role.
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Edgar
James Pate Philip
Philip
Illinois Senate
General Assembly
Illinois
Philips
David Duke
Adolf Hitler
James
Pate' Philip
Charles Verner Shelton Jr
Homewood
James “Pate
Jim Edgar
Gratitude Letter to Ingalls Hospice of Homewood
A thankful family honors Ingalls Hospice of Homewood for caring for Hermene Alterson at home during her final days. Nurse Sue answered medical questions around the clock and ensured comfort, while aide Mary assisted with personal care and offered emotional support to the family.
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Ingalls Hospice
Homewood
Hermene Alterson
Sue
Mary
Hospice
Ingalls Hospice of
Letters Policy At The Star Encourages Signed Submissions
The Star invites letters to the editor and will publish the writer’s signed name. Deliver or mail letters to any Star Newspapers office or fax to 708 755 0095.
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