Metropolitan police debate and crisis incidents in suburbia
A reader column argues against a unified Metropolitan police force, praising rapid suburban cooperation after a helicopter crash and bank robberies. It cites Maywood, Melrose Park, and forest Park residents, noting quick responses, roadblocks, and swift captures. The piece also recalls old days and resident memories about local commerce and traffic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Msywoot-Bank
Maywood
Cortina
Melrose Park
Abe Lincoln in Illinois at New Salem Park Aug. 25 28 and Sept. 2 4
Illinois events list a 15th year Robert Sherwood play Abe Lincoln in Illinois at New Salem State Park with performances Aug 25 28 and Sept 2 4. The schedule covers multiple town fairs festivals and summer theatres from Aug 4 to Aug 28 including Rockford Sullivan Edwardsville Springfield Momence Belleville Steger Morton Grove Galena Chatham Chatham and more civic events. A closing line warns that a little knowledge becomes dangerous when it remains just that size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherwood
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
New Salem State Park
Winchester
Rockford
Sullivan
Edwardsville
Momence
Belleville
Steger
Springfield
Morton Grove
Bell
Galena
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Claude A. Walker
Boys In Blue
Chicago
Reperocus
SIONS
Annent
Bob Andre
Meyer
Claude
Jakes Tavern
Madison
Henry Rieck
Hank” Meyer
Otto
Forest Park
Desplaines Avenue
Roosevelt Road
Jackson
Desplaines
Harrison and
Vivian Wade
Dunlop
Beng
Des Plaines
Dunlop Avenue
Des Plaines Avenue
Des Plaines Ave
Roy Mohr
Tre
Glen F. Zimmerman
Madison Street Forest
Sheve
Mallory
McGregor
Wembley
Hickok
Parkside Clothes Shop
Chester Gould
Madison ST
Forest
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