Forest Park Mayor Seeks Cancellation of Postal Facility Move
Forest Park Mayor Santo Rizzo reports optimism after a Washington meeting with Postmaster General Bailor to cancel plans to move the South Suburban Postal Facility from Chicago to Forest Park. The delegation presented petitions from 6,943 residents and urged the Postal Service to keep the facility in the city.
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U.S. Postal Service
Forest Park
Santo Rizzo
Washington D.C
Benjamin F. Bailor
Chicago
Cong
Henry Hyda
Rizzo
Catherine Buckley
Edward Lamb
Julian Levy
Chicago Planning Commission
Levy
Postal Service
Washington
Roose
Anointing of the Sick at St Bernardine’s Church
St Bernardine’s For est Park will hold three communal Anointing of the Sick on April 24 at 8 a.m. Mass. It welcomes all seriously ill, elderly, and those awaiting major surgery as a sign of hope. No advance registration needed. contact Sister Jean at 366-0839 for rides if needed.
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St. Bernardine's Church
Forest Park
Jean
CPR Course In Four Sessions In Elgin District
Forest Park Fire Department and Civil Defense unit sponsor a four session CPR course at St Bernardine's School Elgin May 4 11 18 and 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 108 call 366 1234 to register. Memorial Day parade and service plans by Veterans groups include May 30 2 45 p.m. assembly at Randolph and Circle ending at village park 7500 Harrison and a 2 p.m. memorial service at the Flag Pole Memorial with a wreath contributed by donors. Contact Ralph Weber or Elmer Licht to participate.
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Forest Park Fire Department
Civil Defense Unit
St. Bernardine’s School
Elgin
Harrison
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
American Legion Post 411
Memorial Service Committee
Randolph and Circle
Flag Pole
Forest Park Garden Club
Ralph Weber
Elmer Licht
Police Sergeant survives double shooting in Forest Home area
Sgt. Richard Archambault, known for constant patrols, faced two gunshots during a routine search behind Riveredge Hospital. A star holder saved him when the weapon discharged, deflecting the second shot away from his abdomen. He remained calm, expressed luck, and reflected on the lack of backup at the moment.
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Richard Archambault
Forest Home Cemetery
Riveredge Hospital
Wfe
Sgt
Archambault
Richarr Crane
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