State Teachers Association Urges Funds for Illinois Schools
The State Teachers association warns that Chicago and other districts face drastic cuts if funds do not rise. It cites a Chicago debt of about 25 million, growing 4.7 million yearly, and proposes raising the tax rate or equalizing assessments to fair value.
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Service Bulletin
Chicago Principals’ Club
Chicago
Board of Education
State Teachers Association
Association
Illinois
Union County Famed as The Switzerland of Illinois
Union County earns a nickname for its rugged hills, dubbed the Switzerland of Illinois due to its lofty landscapes and formidable terrain.
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Union County
Switzerland of
Ilinois
Crowds See Pageant of 1776 in Chicago Arena
The Pageant of 1776 continues a two week Chicago run at Lincoln Park arena. Thousands attend nightly as a history and fireworks spectacle depicting the Boston tea party Paul Revere ride and formation of the minute men with girl soldiers. The Battle of Trenton climaxes as redcoats clash with rebels amid cannon fire and fireworks. A Washington crossing Delaware fire scene and a huge screen tableau follow. Preceding is Toe Miller's three ring circus and Nels Nelson the wire walker performing high above the crowd.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park Arena
Sheridan Road
Waveland Avenue
Trafic
Boston
Paul Revere
Independence Hall
Trenton
Redcoats
Washington
Delaware
Toe Miller
Nels Nelson
Niagara Falls
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Michigan Ave
Market Square
THE
Sport Shop OF
Lake Forest
Lake Forest, Ill
Evanston
Library Plaza
Telephone University
Evanston, Illinois
State Teachers’ Association
Highland Park
Chamber OF Commerce
Sunset Park
Hudson Brougham
J. H. Anderson Monument Coo
Ravenswood Ave
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