Suit asks halt to messenger service in Forest Park
The Village of Forest Park sues Turf Center, Inc. in Cook County Circuit Court seeking an injunction to stop the bet messenger service at 7601 W Madison St. and to authorize fines for operating without a business license. The case hinges on an Oct. 11 village ordinance prohibiting such operations and may reach the Appellate Court after a Nov. 19 hearing.
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Forest Park
Turf Center, Inc
Bet Messenger Service
Madison St
Cook County
Chicago
Pegasus Inc
Bet-Messenger Service
Bet messenger service defends legality and safety
Hassett argues bet messenger services will be upheld by courts and cannot be infiltrated by crime. He notes the low profit margins and limited cash on hand prevent a syndicate from taking over. Proponents claim the system boosts race track revenue and state taxes, aiding tracks and the state of Illinois.
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Jorney
Bet-Messenger Service
Bet-Messenger
Hassett
Syndi
Cate
Illinois
Forest Park plans bold community education drive
Al Buerger, a math teacher named co ordinator of Forest Park’s new community education pilot, aims to create a townwide information outlet with schools at the center. The first year focuses on a three to four year old program for parental involvement and early development, plus targeted workshops for sixth to eighth graders addressing attendance behavior and discipline.
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Tom Walter
al Buerger
Forest Park
Buerger
Betsy Ross Pto
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross School
Park police crisis eases as Miller resignation rescinded
Park district board received Officer Diane Miller’s letter requesting withdrawal of her September resignation. Meanwhile Sgt. Richard Miller’s return to patrolman was approved, with no discussion of disharmony. Insurance rates loom, with possible switch to a new carrier. President Means reported on national park conference ideas and a Pitch Hit Run program. Halloween plans include a spook house expected to draw 2,200 visitors.
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John Mullin
Park District Police Department
Park District Board
Diane Miller
Force
Miller
Richard Miller
Bob Means
Boston
Means
Major League Baseball
Thom McAnn
Dave Novak
Park District
Novak
Inoculation Time Changed in the Village
The Forest Park Health Commission changed swine flu vaccination hours on November 13 and 14. Vaccinations will start at 9 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. both days at the Naval Reserve Center on Roosevelt Road.
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Forest Park Health Commission
Naval Reserve Center
Roosevelt Road
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