Friday, January 25, 2013
This week, Chris and Ryan talk about some surprisingly well-composed essays read by high school students on MLK day in the Heights. Also discussed is the opening of The Cottage On Dixie—Homewood's newest fine dining experience.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
An essay contest brought out the best in Chicago Heights students. See what some of them had to say about a post-King America.
The "More Than a Dream" essay contest, held by the City of Chicago Heights, called on students to read or listen to one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches and write an essay about what they got from it. Seven Chicago Heights schools had students participating in the contest, according to City Clerk Lori Wilcox, who said the essays were so good she was unable to determine a clear winner. The City has agreed to share the essays of three Bloom 206 seniors with Patch, and we have published them in our opinion section. Click on the name of the student whose essay you would like to read: All three of these students earned the opportunity to read their essays at the Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday. Their work caught the …
A Bloom 206 senior gives her take on Dr. Martin Luther King's dream and the "sickness" we face decades after his death.
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Thursday, January 24
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A Bloom 206 senior takes a closer look at the blueprint Dr. Martin Luther King's laid and whether we've been able to follow that path.
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Thursday, January 24
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A Bloom 206 senior gives her take on Dr. Martin Luther King's dream and the state of today's educational system.
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Thursday, January 24
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (40th District) and African-American Civic Leader Osei David Andrews-Hutchinson gave rousing speeches about Dr. King's message.
Nearly 45 years after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often referred to as one of the greatest civil rights in United States history. The City of Chicago Heights held a celebration of his life Monday morning. First Ward Ald. Walter Mosby opened the morning with a prayer followed by Third Ward Ald. Wanda Rodgers giving her rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come." The School District 170 Jazz Band provided more music as they performed "Lean on Me." Bloom 206 seniors Zhana Johnson, Yesenia Garcia and Guadalupe Maria Avalos read essays they wrote about King’s message and whether the United States has achieved what he wanted it to. The high school students stole the show with hard truths about the educational system …
Monday, January 21, 2013
Tell us what this holiday means to you and how you will celebrate.
Monday, Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community, be it through removing graffiti or picking up litter in a local park. For others, it’s an opportunity to educate themselves about King and his life's work. And for others, it’s a time to just kick back and enjoy the prolonged weekend. If you want to celebrate Dr. King's birthday with other Heights residents, the City will have a special celebration in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Monday. Mayor David Gonzalez, Clerk Lori Wilcox, Treasurer Jim Dee and the Chicago Heights City Council will hold the City’s 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration …
Friday, January 14, 2011
The legendary civil rights activist's birthday may be tomorrow, but has become tradition to officially celebrate it on the following Monday.
The world lost a pioneer in civil rights more than 40 years ago, but Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact continues to resonate today. In celebration of the national holiday your Chicago Heights Patch would like to highlight a few events going on near you Monday. 1. "Dream Like A King" Youth Empowerment Day - Take your children over to Sergeant Means Park for a celebration that will include musical guest, poetry and special performances, one of which will be a theatrical production by Chicago youth organization Kidz Korna. If you registered early and you'll receive a free lunch. The event times are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. 2. King Day Movie Matinee - Steger-South Chicago Heights Library will be celebrating Dr. King's birthday …
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Allan Ekstrom
2:19 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Thanks for the update on MLK day and the new Cottage Restaurant. Enjoyed listening to you on Patch. more ›