Ethiopian Jewish refugees recount flight to Israel
Ethiopian teens Yael Maharat and Ayala Salem spoke about their journeys from Ethiopia through Sudan to Israel. The girls described dangers, loss of life, and airlift rescues in the 1980s and 1991, as ADL figures cite thousands aided and a long-term Israeli settlement in Jerusalem area.
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Maharat
Sudan
Jerusalem
Petach Tikvah
Chicago
Israel
Baba Yaacov
Addis Ababa
ADL
Ethiopia
Ruval
H-F
Kevin Liau
Lanyelle Reynolds
Liau
Yael Lamiam Maharat
Ayala Salem
Erez Ruval
Eisenhower High School
Blue Island
Trial details in Devon case include witness tips and evidence rules
White allows a Will County sheriff clerk to identify Devon as the man who reported false information about a crash location. Testimony from Devon's friend about his belief he hit a deer may be admitted. Prosecutors note an Illinois Supreme Court ruling requiring knowledge of striking a person to convict for leaving the scene, not mere awareness of hitting something. Devon was later found with a damaged Blazer on Chicago's North Side after fleeing from Joliet hospital.
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White
Devon
Will County Sheriff's Department
Doned
Chicago
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Illinois Supreme Court
High Court
Gavin Hosts Illinois Accelerated Schools Institute
Gavin Principal Margot Robinson notes nine years in the accelerated schools network and describes teacher autonomy in shaping curriculum. Lisa Coleman praises innovative programs that boost student self esteem while state leaders urge higher standards and a standards based system across Illinois schools.
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Levin
Gavin
Margot Robinson
Robinson
Lisa Coleman
Coleman
Accelera
Spagnolo
Boulevard plan to guide south housing development
Limas describes a boulevard style south housing project with a median that opens to a traffic circle featuring a focal element. Hryn will start building the homes in early spring 1998. Ordinances take effect upon passage and publication by law.
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Limas
Hryn
Suburban region approves street light project contract
The board approves a $15,000 construction supervision contract with Baxter and Woodman to oversee Sauk Trail street light installation from Governors Highway to Main Street. IDOT funds the project at $153,326. JF Edwards Construction handles construction. An agreement with Cook County funds the 1997 Community Development Block Grant program for $150,000 home repairs and $58,000 Capital Improvements ADA grants.
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Banovich
Su Rm
Woodman
Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
Main Street
Baxter and Woodman
IDOT
J.F. Edwards Construction Company
Cook County
Johnson candidate vies for Matteson District 159 board
Elliott Johnson, 42, runs for three four year seats in Matteson School District 159 with five candidates. The COO of Southeastern Medical Center cites rapid growth as the key issue while Johnson highlights budgeting, marketing, and partnership skills. He serves on district public relations and business partnership committees and has two children in the district. Incumbents George Gingras Sonya Norwood Orvelle Brown and challenger Yulanda Williams also seek seats.
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Elliott Johnson
Matteson
Board of Education
Johnson
Washington, D.C
Howard University
Dist
George Gingras
Sonya Norwood
Orvelle Brown
Yulanda Williams
Fazzini Named Olympia Fields Chief in Unanimous Vote
Mark Fazzini was sworn in as Olympia Fields police chief after a unanimous Village Board vote. The 45 year old officer, longtime lieutenant and Prairie State College trustee, has served since 1991 as lieutenant and acting chief since August. He recalled a 1978 car theft arrest, praised by Village President Linzey Jones as a strong leader. Two new patrol officers were introduced: George Lockett and Barrett Carter.
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Mark Fazzini
Olympia Fields
Fazzini
Prairie State College
Homewood
Frank Marsala
Lauren
Linzey Jones
Mary Therese
Olympia
Homewood Plan Commission
Illinois Commission On Community Service
Prairie State
Association of Community College Trustees
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Warren Skarski
Eisenhower
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor
Anti-Defamation League
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Illinois
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HomeGuide
Star Newspapers
the Star
Southeastern Medical Center
By Barbara Dargis
the Star Park Forest
Star Publications
159Th St
Tinley Park
Norman A. Rosinski
Franklin Shuftan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S.P.S
Chicago Heights
Fedaster
Gand Eckdmics
Lincoln Hwy
Ar. NY
U.S. Hwy
Schererville
Nie Roofing, Inc
Holbrook Rd
Glenwood
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