Fall farm stands greet the last tomatoes of the year
A writer treks through evolving Illinois suburbs in late summer light, noting dwindling farm stands, rising development, and a final harvest of tomatoes peppers and squash. He recalls childhood country drives, browses a white farmhouse stand open for 25 years, and muses on garlic missing for ratatouille as gray skies and cool air signal autumn.
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Midwest
Tinley
Matteson
Mokena
Orland
Editorial on Chicago Heights 170 district teachers strike and cost
The Chicago Heights school district 170 ends a nine day strike with a 17 percent raise package over three years and higher starting salaries. The board argues rainy day funds and trimming non classroom spending can cover costs, while critics warn of debt and taxpayer burden amidst a return to classes.
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Chicago Heights
Board of Education and Administration
Mueller Weller race sparks affidavit of integrity challenge
In the 11th Congressional District, Gary Mueller urges incumbent Jerry Weller to sign an affidavit declaring no history of extramarital affairs, spousal abuse, homosexuality, drug use, or felony arrests. Weller dismisses it as a sham and questions Mueller’s motives while denying any misconduct.
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Gary
White House
Gary Mueller
U.S
Jerry Weller
Mueller
Lenox
Weller
Morris
Tor
Cubs could clinch wild card or face pivotal finish today
The Chicago Cubs enter a decisive afternoon in Houston with a wild card berth possibly on the line. A win would seal playoff chances while a loss could end their remarkable season by a narrow margin, with ties to the Mets or Giants still looming. Sammy Sosa dominates the narrative as Chicago’s central figure.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Houston
Mets
Giants
Enaklement
Ths
North Side
Sammy Sosa
Mark McGwire
Michael Jordan
Chicago
Sammy
Letters to the Editor on Clinton impeachment debate
A reader disputes using public opinion polls to decide the president's fate. The letter argues impeachment should not hinge on plebiscite or media counts, asserting Congress should uphold constitutional process and statesmanship over expediency.
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Clinton
Virginia Donnelly
Bill Clinton
Congress
United States
U.S
Congres
House
Senate
Congress Must Address Constitutional Crisis, Starr Report Debate
The fragment argues Congress must fulfill its duty to the nation by handling an anticipated constitutional crisis arising from Kenneth Starr's report, and to show wisdom in preserving the legacy left by past statesmen. It emphasizes Congress alone bears this responsibility.
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Kenneth Starr
Congress
Entitled to a defense to the president’s alleged conduct
An unidentified author, Sally and Joan McElligott, defend the president under the Rule of Law, arguing he deserves a defense amid accusations and anticipated extensive discussion of improper sexual behavior. The letter laments that GOP comments overlook due process and expresses concern for children of readers.
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Sally
Joan McElligott
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