Teens aware of drinking risks despite adults’ apathy
Education report notes teens recognize alcohol harms to grades judgment and safety. A National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse study cites 80 percent saying alcohol hurts scholastic performance and 81 percent linking it to trouble. Teens connect drinking to risky behavior like casual sex and driving after one drink, with 58 percent noting increased sexual activity and 30 percent deeming one drink unsafe. The rise in awareness is attributed to groups such as MADD and SADD.
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National Center On Addiction and Substance Abuse
Columbia University
Drinking fatalities rise among youth 16 to 24 years old
A report notes overall declines in alcohol related deaths but increases for ages sixteen to twenty four, highlighting a growing problem in the younger demographic.
Glassware at school dances sparks debate on drinkware sales
A columnist questions suppliers selling glassware for alcoholic use to schools after a high school homecoming incident. He cites Stump's in Indiana and Anderson's in Minnesota as vendors offering crystal flutes and martini glasses with candles, while MADD advocates warn of teen drinking risks.
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Stump's
MAD
Bonnie Lebatt
MADD
Minnesota
Anderson's
Lebatt
Anderson
Brad Frallick
Illinois
Columbia
Angie Holstrom
Weller lauds ecological park plan for Lake Calumet area
Jerry Weller argues against Tom Houlihan's critique of a proposed Calumet Ecological Park near Lake Calumet. He praises the project for preserving wetlands and historic sites linked to steel mills and the Pullman era, calling the effort a boost to Southeast Side pride and economic life.
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Tom Houlihan
Lake Calumet
Star
Houlihan
National Park Service
Hidden Treasure
The
Pullman
Pullman Village
Causes of District 205 deficits and salary pressures discussed
Editorial notes a 1997 budget gap of 6.6 million, predicting an 8.4 million deficit after an 1.8 million salary increase. It argues teachers’ unions drove the rise, cites starting and max salaries around 31,320 to 74,855 with 5 percent raises, and calls for salary transparency and accountability from officials.
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Thornton Township
Board of Education
Kapit Governors State University
The
Star
GSA
District 205
Fur Trim Coats Bring Pain and Death to Animals
Orville condemns fur trim as a brutal industry that causes immense suffering. Trapping and fur ranches kill animals, sometimes slowly as they struggle for escape, with traps harming endangered species and other animals. Despite some stores dropping full coats, fur trim persists, perpetuating animal deaths for cosmetic use.
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Orville
Calumet Ecological Park kiosk opens near O'Brien Lock
A Calumet Ecological Park Association information kiosk has been erected at the O'Brien Lock and Dam by arrangement with the Corps of Engineers. It features a map, colored photographs, and posted tour schedules. The site is accessible from 130th Street southward just east of Stony Island Avenue.
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Katter
Tom Houlihan
Calumet Area National Park
Our
Aption
Tom
Calumet
Where did America go Bantor letter on ethics and rights
A reader laments U.S. tolerance of China’s leader and critiques Clinton for praising Jiang Zemin. The writer recalls 21 years of military service and questions inclusion versus exclusion and alleged human rights abuses, asking how greed has replaced moral principles.
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China
Jiang Zemin
Clinton
Gandhi
Reflections on civic apathy and national sacrifice
Michael D Turay of Crete laments greed over need, recounting letters to editors about fairness in school sports and local government. He argues apathy has eroded values, with priorities shifted to consumer goods while time for civic duties dwindles, questioning what happened to the American spirit.
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United States Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Michael D. Turay
Crete
College of St Francs
St Francis
St. Francis
Frankfort Township anger over alleged abuse statement by supervisor
A reader criticizes Don Graves for saying abuse may be tolerated for years in Frankfort Township. The letter argues township governments are prone to corruption and advocates transferring services to better controlled organizations. The writer, Bill Stade of Park Forest, expresses frustration over trust in government and calls for reform.
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Frankfort
Don Graves
Star
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South Suburbs
Weller
Park Service
Jerry Weller
House of Representatives
Kook
CEPA
America
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Pemore
American Heart Association
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