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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1994
Page
11
A letter to the editor urges voters to remember opponents of the District 206 referendum defeated on March 15. It warns business owners homeowners and seniors that opposition will be recalled as students stay out of school without funding. The writer argues for tax support to sustain education.
A reader responds to Patri cia Humbert defending the victim in the Park Forest rape and attempted murder. The letter argues that discussing the victim's actions or car location feeds blame and misstates the core of the crime. It stresses safety awareness without justifying the attack and condemns public scrutiny of the victim.
South suburban truckers joined national Teamsters action on Wednesday staging pickets at area trucking firms. At 12:01 a.m. the work stoppage began against 22 companies over part time worker issues. Roadway and Yellow Freight terminals in the region were affected as dock workers and mechanics joined the stoppage.
Brenda Sotiros and a private investigator say they have found two witnesses linking two men to the 1991 murder of Joe Sotiros. A former Chicago detective notes the need for inquiry while Will County Sheriff Fitzgerald says results depend on police review.
Hazel Crest teen Marshon Johnson, 17, died Tuesday after apparently shooting himself in his bedroom in front of three friends. Police say the gun’s owner is unknown and authorities are tracing how the weapon was obtained. This marks the third teen gun death since February 12.
High ranking officers from Olympia Fields Chicago Heights and Park Forest report a rise in homeless people but find no significant danger to residents. Flossmoor Police Chief says since PADS began seven months ago there have been no arrests of homeless individuals and the shelter program presents no notable risk.
Thornton Township High School District 205 faced objections from one board member and Superintendent Richard Taylor over financing for lights at Thornwood High School's softball field. Booster Club has funded the project, while coach Gary Lagesse had sought a $13,000 loan. lights would be off by 9:30 to 9:45 p.m. and not affect the community.
Lansing Police Department upgrades armament for part time officers with 21 Sig Sauer pistols and leather holsters bought for 15000 dollars from the drug forfeiture fund. Police Chief Dean R. Stanley says high tech semi autos keep pace with full time officers in today’s violent society.
Frankfort officials plan to rename Brookside Park on Elsner Street near Nebraska Street as Bingham Memorial Park to honor Michele Bingham the Lincoln Way High School student killed in a freak car accident last month. Mayor Ray Rossi announced the tribute noting the dedication by the village and park district.
The Matteson Village Board gave preliminary approval to an ordinance requiring some new full time employees to live in the village within one year of the ordinance’s effective date. The rule would cover sworn officers and supervisors in police and fire, community relations officers, full time maintenance workers and foremen. Violations could lead to dismissal. The measure could become effective by April 28 and be finally approved at the April 18 board meeting.
In Chicago Heights, Deputy Chief Sam Mangialardi faces a racketeering and corruption trial as Sgt. Allen Vehrs testifies he urged drug planting during an arrest, a civil rights violation Vehrs has pleaded guilty to. Lynne Saratore, a former girlfriend, claims Mangialardi carried large cash and arranged a rent free apartment for her.
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