Library Book Sale Thanks Community Volunteers
Letters to the editor thank booklovers and volunteers for a successful library sale at Forest Trail Junior High. Donations, sorting, cashiers, movers, and publicity by The Star are noted, along with thanks to Douglas Leech and the Friends of the Library for organizing the weekend event.
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Douglas Leech
Forest Trail Junior High
Star
Marcella Lucas
Frank Baecher
Friends of the Library
Park Forest
Crafting a strong college application essay plan
Begin by identifying a specific incident or moment that reveals your values and growth. Choose a genuine topic you care about, write in your natural voice, and avoid overly lofty language. Draft multiple versions, seek feedback, and edit for clarity, focus, and impact while preserving your authentic perspective.
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University of Chicago
Rachel
Cool Hand
Luke
Memorial service thanks fire dept families and supporters
Joseph A. Gray of the Park Forest Fire Department thanks fallen firefighters families, Rev. Lance Hurley, Calvary Church, Jones Intercable, participating fire departments, the Salvation Army, volunteers, citizens, and motorists for their support and remarks at the annual Fallen Firefighters memorial and parade.
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Lance Hurley
Calvary Church
Jones Intercable
Beecher
Bourbonnais
Chicago Heights
Chicago Ridge
Co Med
Crete
Crete Township
Dalton
Flossmoor
Frankfort
Glenwood
Homewood
Lynwood
Manteno
Matteson
Midlothian
Monee
Olympia Gardens
Park Forest
Peotone
Richton Park
the Salvation Army
Sauk Village
Joseph A. Gray
Park Forest Fire Department
Bloom High responds to Pillman on drama group cooperation
In a letter to the editor Robert Krueger assistant principal clarifies that the Haunted House will proceed as scheduled and the Chicago Heights Drama Group shifted its set up date to October 31 to avoid conflicts. He notes funds from the agreement with the drama group enabled upgrades to the light board, mixer, speakers, seating materials, and stage electrical pockets. He urges Pillman to verify facts with Bloom before commenting.
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Robert Pillman
Star
Chicago Heights Drama Group
Bloom
Chicago Heights
Pillman
Sheriff's officers plead innocent sparks reader fury
A reader denounces The Star Oct 14 coverage of Sheriff's officers plea of innocence amid rising drive by shootings. The letter questions Sgt Lanigan's concern for stray bullets and Deputy Bohling's awareness of road rage. The writer laments a career defined by a single moment and calls for justice.
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the Star
Thomas Lanigan
Anthony Bohling
Illinois Theatre Center praised for A View From the Bridge
A Star letter agrees with Scott Simer about the Illinois Theatre Center and its presentation of Arthur Miller's play. The writer commends Etel Billig for relocating in downtown Park Forest and calls the center a jewel in the village.
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Scott Simer
the Star
Illinois Theatre Center
Arthur Miller
Etel Billig
Park Forest
Letters policy for The Star editors readers
The Star invites signed letters with verifiable name and address for confirmation. Writers may include a telephone number. information is not published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality. no publication date is guaranteed.
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159Th St. Tinley Park
Interaccess.com
Political pressure and payback in government hiring
A guest column argues that in Springfield politics, employees feel expected to help officeholders with campaign fundraising. It cites prosecutions tied to Illinois driver licenses during George Ryan's tenure, notes bribes and fund-raising tied to promotions, and discusses officials adopting stricter donation rules to avoid perceived coercion and pressure. The piece suggests legislators consider enforcing gift and contribution limits into law.
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Springfield
U.S. District Court
Chicago
Feds
George Ryan
McCook
Melrose Park
Marion Seibel
George Velasco
Ryan
Gonzalo Mendoza
Secretary of State
Ricardo Guzman
Milwaukee
Guzman
Seibel and
U.S
Corinne Wood
Jim Ryan
Dan Hynes
Indiana
Illinois
Jesse White
Judy Baar Topinka
General Assembly
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