Life in gang bumpy road to nowhere
Richton Park residents heard two former Chicago gang members speak at Village Hall about joining for protection. Carlos Valle, 27, said gangs teased and beat members to force loyalty while drug and alcohol access funded fees to leaders. Luis Valle, who joined at age eight, described escalating school trouble and reliance on the gang for clothing and weapons.
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Richton Park
Chicago
Carlos
Luis Valle
Village Hall
Valle
Luis
Edgar Sees Bright Horizon for Third Regional Airport
Governor Jim Edgar urged continuation of the south suburban master plan for a third regional airport despite current airline financial woes. He cited a $2 million federal grant, potential international routes, and the need to prepare for 20 to 30 years ahead as O’Hare and Midway near capacity.
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Myra Guindon
Peotone
Jim Edgar
Romeoville
Chicago
Edgar Sai
Will County
Edgar
O'Hare
Midway
Asea
Political consensus sought on Peotone third regional airport
Mary Paleologos reports a regional consensus is pursued for locating the third Chicago regional airport. Secretary Pena has not taken a position, while Illinois officials push to secure backing from Chicago and Indiana to advance the Peotone proposal amid ongoing regional talks.
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Mary Paleologos
Federico Pena
Peotone
Kirk Brown
Pena
Brown
Greens seek move to Homewood Flossmoor district amid denials
A Greens of Olympia Fields group requests detach from Rich Township High School District 227 to join H F District 233. Attorney Michael Moss leads the petition, while Rich Township and Bloom Township boards deny the move for failing signature and tax removal thresholds.
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Greens
Olympia Fields
Homewood-Flossmoor
Rich Township
H-F
Michael Moss
Bloom Township
Moss
Raymond Hauser
Scariano Kila Ellch and Himes
Hauser
DuWayne Carnes
Board of Education
James McEnroe
Thornton Township School Trustes
Richard Leturno
Rob Grossi
Bloom
Township
Time change miffs workers as clocks jump an hour
The piece surveys the spring forward shift from CST to CDT. Experts like Eric Carlson and Paul Merzlock discuss sleep loss, daylight benefits, and adapting routines. Scientists advise moving bedtime earlier. shift workers may struggle more, while some see the longer days as helpful.
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National Weather Bureau
Father Time
Congress
Franklin
Eric Carlson
Adler Planetarium
Carlson
Paul Merzlock
National Weather Service
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Merzlock
Adjess
Jim White
Prairie State College
White
Merziock
Andy
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