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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Instructor Diane Urbaniak helps start the children from Little Footsteps Academy in Alsip on the Kid Safe City in Bridgeview. (Joseph P. Meier/SouthtownStar)
Keeping kids safe all over town
When you're barely 3 feet tall and just learning to tie your shoes, the world can be an overwhelming and sometimes scary place. It is with this in mind that Kids' Safety City in Bridgeview holds various safety programs to teach kids ages 4 to 9 how to be safe at home and beyond.

• Photos: Kids' Safety City

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7 hurt in Pace bus crash
Flossmoor police on Wednesday continued looking for the driver of a black Honda Civic that smashed into the back of a Pace bus on Dixie Highway north of Vollmer Road.
Fire hits Willow Springs biker bar SD 228 board welcomes new state law Amtrak, Illinois officials to discuss service Search hospital mortality rates: How does yours rate? National beauty school plans Tinley Park branch Controversial pastor lands job at Orland Hills church CN picks up Lipinski's support for EJ&E Railroad purchase Murder victim 'was brought up right,' mom says Nocturnal visitors drive Oak Lawn neighbors batty Oak Lawn fire officials demoted Silver Cross wants New Lenox to help with hospital project Burning rubber for firefighters Daley dodges issue of police, fire layoffs Mayor: Clout can't play role in layoffs Lawmakers: New Senate chief must cooperate with House DNA nabs converter thief suspect Slain officer remembered for his courage, friendliness Obama could unveil VP pick in Springfield University won't open Obama-related records now Afghan militants kill 10 French, hit U.S. base Naperville Marine killed in action Fay strengthens over Florida Neighborhood Star News
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall has moved millions of visitors to tears and other outward displays of emotion since it was first displayed 24 years ago. Last week, it was Alsip's term.
• Alsip hosts Moving Wall, honors those killed in Vietnam

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Beecher • Chicago Heights • Crete • Monee
• South Chicago Heights • Steger
Chicago Heights blotter 8/20 Mom mourns son by offering hope to neighborhood Police blotter 8/19

Chicago • Evergreen Park
1,000 apply for job at new Target store Chicago students soon to get easier ride on CTA City to spray tonight for mosquitoes

Frankfort • Manhattan • Mokena • New Lenox
New Lenox blotter 8/20 Jewel, Berkot's to play for food Silver Cross wants New Lenox to help with hospital project

Country Club Hills • Flossmoor • Glenwood
• Homewood • Olympia Fields
7 hurt in Pace bus crash SD 228 board welcomes new state law Police blotter 8/20

Matteson • Park Forest • Richton Park • University Park
Matteson to decide on interim mayor next week Police blotter 8/19 Matteson Mayor Stricker dies from heart attack

Crestwood • Midlothian • Oak Forest • Posen
SD 228 board welcomes new state law Police blotter 8/20 Oak Forest collects $108,000 found at fatal fire

Hometown • Oak Lawn
Nocturnal visitors drive Oak Lawn neighbors batty Oak Lawn blotter 8/20 Embattled Oak Lawn fire chief to retire

Homer Glen • Orland Park
Study says Orland Park to remain retail leader Lockport District 205 seeks more land for new school New chief takes over in Homer 33C

Tinley Park • Orland Hills
SD 228 board welcomes new state law National beauty school plans Tinley Park branch Tinley Park blotter 8/20

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No 'bad blood' over Briggs issue
Before the Bears decided to re-sign Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs in the offseason, they chose to part ways with him.



Step up for Richard
As long as the bats stay hot, White Sox worries about a fifth starter can stay on the back burner. Or, if rookie Clayton Richard's performance Tuesday is a true indication of his readiness, the worry might dissipate altogether.


• Photos: White Sox 5, Mariners 0

Harden-ed by his critics
Cubs right-hander Rich Harden wants to set the record straight. Check that. He specifically says he doesn't want to set the record straight. It seems he has been there, done that enough times for his taste. If people want to believe Harden is injury-prone or not tough enough for the annual rigors of big-league pitching, he's not going to argue.


• Photos: Cubs 5, Reds 0

There's a new Mike to be like Beaming Johnson is golden U.S. runners squander gold Top rookie? Ramirez ranks high Soto gets MVP nod from Gammons High School Football: South Suburban Blue Preview Capsules Sandburg stays course to take invitational Truck race coming to Joliet High School Football: South Suburban Blue Preview Capsules Sandburg stays course to take invitational High School Football: Catholic League Blue Preview Capsules High School Roundup: Armstrong, H-F come out strong High School Football: SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Divison preview capsules Mount Carmel leads the way, but many in Top 10 have been there, done that Rychel running off to Saint Xavier No. 3: Glenbard North can't hide this year Countdown to kickoff No. 4: St. Rita takes its show on the road H-F golfers look sharp in season opener No. 5: Teamwork will be key for Vikings


Keeping kids safe all over town
When you're barely 3 feet tall and just learning to tie your shoes, the world can be an overwhelming and sometimes scary place. It is with this in mind that Kids' Safety City in Bridgeview holds various safety programs to teach kids ages 4 to 9 how to be safe at home and beyond.
Photos: Kids' Safety City
Search hospital mortality rates: How does yours rate? Alike in their differences academics Setting a shining example He thought he could rock .... NOT! PARTY POOPERS Surviving suicide Health Briefs



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Ford workers catch glimpse of future cars
As Ford Motor Co. faces perhaps the most difficult period in its 105-year history, the company is trying to boost employee confidence by showing them - and letting them drive - the vehicles it hopes will pull the storied automaker out of the financial basement.

Amtrak, Illinois officials to discuss service Search hospital mortality rates: How does yours rate? Battling foreclosures Jewel, Berkot's to play for food Portfolio Wholesale prices rising at fastest pace since 1981 Housing starts at lowest level since March '91 U.S. car brands stumble in satisfaction survey Portfolio Drivers' sickout has Pace limiting service Homebuilder sentiment index unchanged in August Small fire, smoke inside Westfield Chicago Ridge Mall Business People VIDEO: Land Rover LR3 Small SUVs improve in crash tests Diesel-powered cars poised to make a comeback Housing starts lowest since '91 Chicago landmark in Architectural Digest New-home market takes big dive
He thought he could rock .... NOT!
It can be hard to explain what makes a star, but it's fairly easy to identify a performer who doesn't have that mysterious star stuff. Rainn Wilson doesn't have it. "The Rocker," Wilson's starring opportunity, only confirms that notion.
An old-school 'Rocker' you'll feel like stoning
No need for this 'Star Wars' animated adventure A delightful cast A warm-hearted drama A hilarious hoot Top shows now on Chicago-area stages 'Super Party Gigante' features stand-up, more Not much that is new A new home WWE, ROH, IWA-Mid South and VWAA all in action Where to find festivals in the Southland Scorpions' show offers intense mix of old and new Etheridge entertains, but a little storytelling goes a long way Poison, Dokken head-bang an annual summer pleasure


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