BGA hunts abusers at Forest Park Chamber meeting
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce elected new officers led by Allen Bloedel as president and John Bos as senior vice president. J Terrence Bruner of the Better Government Association urged stronger oversight of government, citing past Medicaid fraud investigations with $1.6 million recovered and collaborations with CBS 60 Minutes and Chicago papers.
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Forest Park schools expand drug education program
Forest Park schools continue a decade old drug education effort started in 1975 with funding from the Illinois Dangerous Drugs Commission. The program targets prevention with two counselors, Scolire notes rising use among students and emphasizes parental involvement through alcoholism seminars and teacher training.
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Remade West Towns Buses Cut Costs for RTA Fleet
The Regional Transportation Authority received the first of 25 remanufactured West Towns buses delivered on November 16. Blitz Body Company rehabilitates all 25 at a total cost of $900,000, about 37 thousand per unit, roughly 60 percent below new bus prices. The rehabilitated buses are expected to run seven to ten more years, aiding long term suburban fleet expansion without replacing new purchases.
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Forest Park engineers report 1977 village projects total
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. outlined Forest Park projects at the 1977 Village Council meeting totaling 338 514 16. Major paving on Ferdinand Monroe and Thomas Avenues cost 184 390 40 funded mainly by motor fuel tax. Public sidewalk work 110 728 68 funded by Sewer Fund. DesPlaines Avenue sidewalk 11 732 38 funded by a special district tax. Future work could reach 1 091 738 with village share 1 054 234. Sidewalk maintenance costs 32 000 with 17 000 village share. Rebuild Ferdinand Avenue from Harrison Street to Roosevelt Road estimated 180 000 fully paid by village. Brick street repairs delayed awaiting damage assessment. Van Buren parking lot repavement in Phase I costs 10 000 with ~70 percent funded federal.
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Snow clearing rules curb village sidewalks and lots
Operation Snowfall crews are on standby as heavy snow slows work. Sidewalks are shoveled only after heavier falls, and new policy will send letters with parking permit procedures and post information on metered cars. Thiesse urges complete removal of snow and cautions against piling.
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Forest Park School District Seeks Substitute Teachers
The Forest Park Elementary School District seeks substitute teachers for this year. Applicants must hold or be eligible for an Illinois teaching certificate for K-9 or grades 6-12. Applications are at the Administrative Center 939 Beloit Ave 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days or by calling Mrs. Dorothy Hendrick 366-5700 ext. 52 8 a.m. to noon weekdays.
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Cook County Sheriff reports October 1977 crime changes
Richard J. Elrod, sheriff, says major crime incidents fell to 499 in October 1977 from 546 in October 1976 while Part II incidents rose to 635 from 490. Sheriff's Police also noted increased non criminal citizen services during the month.
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