Haunt ed Trails praised by letter writers to editor
Readers laud Michael DeButch and the Chicago Heights Park District for organizing the best Haunt ed Trails display yet. Despite rough weather, volunteers are thanked for dedication to kids and adults, with excitement for next year. Wendy and Bob Christofanelli South Chicago Heights.
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Michael DeButch
Chicago Heights Park District
Wendy
Bob Christofanelli
Chicago Heights
Rich Township District 227 welcomes four new administrators
The classified staff union at Rich Township High School District 227 greets four new leaders: Rich East Principal Prentiss Lea Rich South Principal Tom Donausky Rich East Assistant Principal Eric Maroscher and Rich South Assistant Principal Lynn Manning The letter praises the administration and calls for collaboration to serve students and unite schools and communities.
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Rich Township
Rich East
Prentiss Lea
Rich South
Tom Donausky
Eric Maroscher
Prince Lynn Manning
Board of Education
Jacqueline Leith
Rich Township High School
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Back to School for Illinois Judges in Education Plan
Illinois judges plan massive biennial and regional education summits starting in 2000 under a Comprehensive Judicial Education Plan. The plan expands seminars and mentoring for new judges, with a mentorship program matching about two dozen newcomers to seasoned mentors for a year.
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Illinois Supreme Om
Illinois’ Circuit
Supreme Court
Chicago Area
Illinois Supreme Court
Charles E. Freeman
Illinois Judicial Conference
ISC
Joseph Tybor
Freeman
Clinton resilience amid a presidency of scandal and opposition
The piece argues that U.S. presidents have grown more reviled since the 1960s due to partisanship and media scrutiny, praising Bill Clinton for his luck and resilience. It recounts Johnson Nixon Carter as sensitive figures and asserts future leaders must endure harsher scrutiny and personal attacks.
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Boris Yeltsin
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
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Reagan
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Clinton
FBI
Vietnam
Bobby Kennedy
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Smothers Brothers
Watergate
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Iran
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Thornton Township voters energize Illinois elections outcome
Voters in Illinois on November 3 showed strong turnout, reflecting civic duty. Democrats in Thornton Township led the surge, aiding wins for County Board President John Stroger and other officials. Local leaders Frank Giglio Bill Shaw and Jerry Genova praised for mobilizing turnout.
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Thornton Township
Bill Moran
Jim Harris
John Stroger
Frank Giglio
Bill Shaw
Dalton
Jerry Genova
Calumet City
Glasgow and Ward accused in baby custody dispute
Reader criticizes James Glasgow and Will County Sheriff Ward over the removal of a nursing baby from its birth mother. The writer calls for resignations, cites a Will County judge’s action, questions state child services, and pleads for justice and due process to protect baby Joshua.
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James Glasgow
Will County
Department of Children and Family Services
State of Illinois
Glasgow
Will
Ward
Joshua
Village Richton Park Reconsiders Nightlight Ordinance
A letter from a resident praises Trustee Reinbold for engaging businesses about a proposal to keep outside lights on all night. The author notes the board and village officials listened to the concerns and reconsidered the ordinance, commending the responsiveness of local politicians.
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Star
Richton Park
Reinbold
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