Review of 74 Village Face Lift Continues Unabated
Review of 1974 coverage highlights Forest Park events from July to November. Key items include Forest Park National Bank's remodeled facility, July 4th turnout, CTA Desplaines terminal design, Madison Street resurfacing, and post strike construction resumption. August notes include library removal policy, Art in the Park success, and local sports. September covers a thwarted holdup, Sidewalk Sale, wage talks, Oktoberfest crowds, Sundays library hours, and police changes. November notes GOP gains, funeral, street light openings, Center dedication, and zoning for a new bank.
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Forest Park National Bank
Bess Ruos
Forest Park
Chicago Transit Authority
Desplaines Avenue
Madison Street
Willian R
Ell) McKenzie
Warn Against Phony Meter Readers In Village
Thomas Sortino of the water department warns residents to demand photo Identification from all workers before entry. After a scam where an elderly woman was targeted by fake meter readers, residents are urged to contact police immediately if credentials are not shown.
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Thomas Sortina
Water Department
Sortino
Crossing Guard Needed at Circle and Jackson
A school crossing guard is needed for the corner of Circle and Jackson. Hours align with school walk times. interested parties contact Lieut. Richard Crane at the Police Department, 366-2425.
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Circle and
Jackson
Richard Crane
Police Department
Correction notice names four new patrolmen sworn in
The Review clarifies a photo story from last week misidentifying Officer Joseph Madden as Thomas Madden. Madden, a lifetime Forest Park resident, attended St Bernardine School St Joseph High School and Triton College.
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Joseph Madden
Thomas Madden
Madden
Joseph
Ufetime
Nine Seek Commissioner Seat in Forest Park Election
Richard Frederick Wood filed nominating petitions for both mayor and commissioner, bringing nine candidates for commissioner and risking a possible primary. If one candidate withdraws by Thursday, a primary costing at least $6,000 could be avoided. Wood may withdraw from one race. five incumbents Moore Mohr Hanley Lambke Rizzo Sansone have filed for reelection with challengers Buckley Iannantuoni Marunde Olderr and possibly Wood. If held, primary on February 25 followed by general on April 15.
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Richard Frederick Wood
Wood
Forest Park
Howard Mohr
John Hanley
Edward Lambke
Santo Rizzo
James Sansone
Catherine Buckley
Anthony J. Iannantuoni
Fried
Helm
Fred) E. Marunde
Rizzo Seeks Third Term As Forest Park Commissioner
Santo A. Sandy Rizzo announced Friday his bid for a third term as Commissioner of Public Property in Forest Park. The current mayor and all four commissioners join the race, ahead of the April 25 general election. Rizzo, a 30 year contractor and lifelong Forest Park resident at 819 Marengo, is nicknamed the tree man for promoting tree preservation and reforestation. He cited ongoing departmental programs and beautification priorities to complete the work.
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Santo A
Sandy
Department of Public Property
Forest Park News Featured in The Review
Forest Park items appear in The Review with brief local notes and community updates. The page highlights neighborhood happenings, upcoming events, and small notices relevant to residents.
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Himeself
James A
Jim) McCoy
New Forest Park
Springfield
Michael Locigno
California
St. Joh Lutheran School
Roosevelt and
Desplaines
Richard Miller
Gerald Jacknow
Board of Education
Proviso Township
Fred FE. Meyer
Forest Parkers
Lew Good
Carl H. Moir
Ray
Ethel Haeger
14Th
Elgin
Park District Board
Fred O'Couller
Richard E. Crane
Officer Madden
Rizzo
Kiwanis Club
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