Education Urban League honors Chicago students for achievement
Hugh B. Price reports on Chicago Urban League Youth Celebration Day at Whitney M. Young Jr High recognizing 313 students for Grades and leadership. Nine earned college scholarships, 52 cash awards, 250 certificates. State Farm and local sponsors support the campaign to prove the American Dream is for Black and minority youths.
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Whitney M. Young Jr. High School
Urban League
Portland
Ore
Austin
Texas
Orland Park candidate sues over libel against Topinka
Daniel J. McLaughlin, running for Illinois state treasurer, files a $2 million libel suit against Judy Baar Topinka over a political radio ad and mail denying an investigation and land deal. He notes no verified probe exists, defends village housing project review, and emphasizes reputation and integrity.
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Orland Park
Judy Baar Topinka
Topinka
Cook County
Daniel J. McLaughlin
Treasurer Park
Vote to defend democracy and civic duty
A call to vote stresses the founders vision of one person one ballot and public trust. The American Legion and local groups urge participation, noting the ballot as a peaceful, powerful tool and highlighting leaders like Jesse White and Michael Sheahan while promoting community service and safety initiatives.
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Adolph Hitler
Nazi Party
Referendum planned to expand Steger library facilities
A friend of the library endorses a library expansion referendum citing more room for books computers and study areas. The letter praises local leadership crime reduction and city progress while urging taxpayers to vote yes for the benefit of children and the community.
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Steger-South
Chicago Heights
Will County
Lawrence “Buster” Kreidler
Hateful and Slanted Letter Critiques Carey’s Remarks
A reader condemns Patrick Carey for publishing hateful and slanted transcripts in The Star. The letter argues Carey's attack on Lou Panici targets Republicans without basis and praises Panici as caring, honest, and highly respected. The writer urges Carey to focus on positive efforts and respectful discourse.
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Carey
Thanks to Good Samaritans After Cedar Delaney Crash
Patty McGovern of Park Forest thanks strangers who helped after a Oct 13 car crash at Cedar and Delaney in southern New Lenox. She praises a bicyclist who assisted her from the wreck, lent a phone, stayed until EMS arrived, and commends the EMS team for their care and professionalism.
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New Lenox
Patty McGovern
Debbie Halvorson for State Senator in the 40th District
A voter praises Debbie Halvorson for effective help with a 1997 nursing home issue in Park Forest. The letter credits her with swift response and sponsoring legislation to aid families, noting she received Legislator of the Year from the Illinois Health Care Association and urging re election.
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Chicago Heights deploys community policing in West Side
Mayor Ciambrone and Chief Billups announce a city first with four West Side community policing officers active 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and a command unit on patrol. Since Oct 20 seven narcotics arrests and major contraband seizures occurred in the area, reflecting improved department efficiency and public trust. Chief Billups, a Quantico FBI Academy alum, is praised as a life long resident focused on citizens’ safety.
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Remarkable HF Girls Volleyball Team Dazzle Fazoli’s Staff
On October 13 at Fazoli’s in Matteson the HF girls volleyball team visited for lunch and impressed staff with outstanding manners and teamwork. They pooled their tip, showing respect and generosity beyond expectations for a fast food setting.
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Matteson
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