Rich East principal resigns amid probe and alleged misconduct
Barry resigned March 23 and remains on paid medical leave. Investigators found he sold two district computers to teachers and kept the money, ordered six more for personal sale, and mismanaged activities funds. Interim principal Shirley Phillips named. new hire expected by fall.
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Lohr
Barry
Rich East
Carnes
DuWayne Carnes
Board of Education
W.A
Tony” Brunson
Shirley Phillips
Matteson election saga centers on constitutional challenge
The contested Matteson Village Board race involves Lamar Chapman seeking to overturn ballot removals by alleging Illinois Election Code issues. Court battles preceded the Feb 6 decision removing the Chapmans, with ongoing appeals and statements urging emergency action. Incumbents Gra ham and Backus, former trustee Tindall, and newcomers Clemons Jackson Mercer-Horne and Warmack are on the ballot.
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Chapman
Stricker
Brumfield
Chapmans
Matteson
Harry Freudenheim
Freudenheim
Circuit Court
Dale Graham
Patricia Backus
B.D
Tindall
Denise Clemons
Opheus Jackson
Ee Mercer-Horne
Kevin Warmack
Crete and New Lenox Officials Gauge Gang Unit Interest
New Lenox Police Chief Ken Oldendorf discusses possible participation in a sheriff backed gang suppression unit. Crete Police Chief David Wallace seeks details on the unit focus to determine benefits, noting Crete has limited gang activity and already collaborates on a regional gang task force with neighboring towns.
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New Lenox
Ken Oldendorf
Oldendorf
Crete
David Wallace
Wallace
Crete Township
Sheriffs
Steger
South Chicago Heights
Sauk Village
Ford Heights
Village considers golf fee changes for non residents
Kelly supported a $1 non resident rise and later reconsidered after Joyce talked with him. Petersen proposed lowering all fees by 50 cents while Rodman McCray urged delaying any non resident hike until the new course runs smoothly. Kramer backed raising non resident rates due to an improved course.
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Kelly
Joyce
John
Petersen
Kramer
Night court to debut this month in village
University Park will launch evening night court on April 20 with monthly sessions on the third Thursday. Village Hall extended hours to 8 p.m. will offer parking permits and vehicle sticker purchases. Voter registration not available. The new ordinance allows adjudication of state traffic violations through the village hearing system with fines up to 50 dollars for loud sound systems and other traffic infractions.
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University Park
Michael Grubermann
Grubermann
Crete to face homeowners in court over annexation suit
In Will County Circuit Court the Village of Crete and the Greater Crete Homeowners Association face off after the GCHA refused a voluntary dismissal and Crete filed an involuntary dismissal motion and counterclaim. A hearing is set for Thursday.
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Crete
Greater Crete
Cservenyak
GCHA
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