Editorials Born in violence in the Chicago area
The piece argues tougher gun laws and local actions reflect rising gun violence among youths. It cites the Brady bill, Cook County bans on semiautomatic weapons, and local curfews while urging focus on root causes. It notes state appeals to expand adult handling for juvenile crimes and anti gang coalitions across Rich Township and Country Club Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. House
Harris Fawell
Naperville
George Sangmeister
Mokena
Mel Reynolds
Chicago
Bobby Rush
William Lipinski
Congress
Cook
Cook County
Illinois General Assembly
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Jerry Weller
R Morris
Rich Township
Country Club Hills
Hillcrest High School
Dwight Welch
Innocence, accusation, and trust in religious leaders
A reflective piece on sexual abuse allegations and the presumption of innocence surrounding Cardinal Bernardin. It notes how public scrutiny can erode trust, alter clergy behavior, and threaten both vulnerable youths and the spiritual lifeblood of parishes. It argues that serious crimes demand justice while fear of false claims should not suppress genuine care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
Rose
Chicago
Cardinal Bernardin
Movie bloopers spark Illinois Film Office chat
Springfield columnist Diane Ross recalls The Fugitive filming in Illinois and jokes about accurate state details. She cites bloopers from Chicago locations, Menard Center and other landmarks, noting the Illinois Film Office spends half a million yearly to attract Hollywood while the film’s fiction often misstates laws and geography. The piece cheekily questions script accuracy and praises cinematography and local job gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Ross
Springfield
Paul Newman
Tom Cruise
James R. Thompson
Statehouse Press Corps
Thompson
Illinois Film Office
Hollywood
Chi
Diane
Ant
David Janssen
Barry Morse
Indiana
Harrison Ford
Tommy Lee Jones
Illinois
Chicago
Ilinois
U.S
Illinois Supreme Court
Menard Correctional Center
U.S. Marshal’s
CCH
Cook County Hospital
Winston & Strawn
Roland Burris
Burris
Suzy Kellett
State Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Billy Crystal
Gregory Hines
Kellett
DCCA
Oliver Stone
Starris
Woody Harrelson
Robert Downey Jr
Paramount
Nick Nolte
Mary McDonnell
ABC
Abe Lincoln
Raymond Massey
Massey
Lincoln
Mr. Massey
the Star
Interstate News Service
Tors
Becon Hill staff defend principal against star article
Letters from Beacon Hill staff and parents defend Mrs Woodley and the school against a Star headline. They praise the administrator for a caring environment, mentoring program, and strong academic focus while criticizing perceived misrepresentation in the Nov 4 story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
Star
Woodhey
Ition of the Star
Open letter to Gov Edgar on funding schools before airport
Frances Balousek Matteson argues against seeking funds for a third airport and urges Edgar to prioritize urban schools and student opportunities. She stresses education needs and suggests redirecting money to improve schools for students and teachers.
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Yo the
Jim Edgar
Frances Balousek Matteson
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