Mangialardi Accused in Police Bribery and Drug Plant Plot
The trial reveals Mangialardi allegedly pocketed cash bribes from Otis Moore Jr. while coordinating drug plantings with Sgt. Vehrs and Officer Zerante. Vehrs testifies the two formed a close bond with Mangialardi, who urged arrests and coached tactical officers, including a gov’t plea that could cut prison time.
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Mangialardi
Vehrs
Michael Camilli
Wehrs
Patrick Alexander
James Zerante
Alexander
Buddy
Zerante
Orland Park
Matteson debates residency rules for canine unit and Bar
Residents dispute the village’s canine program and residency requirements. Kathleen Shaver criticizes using a nonresident dog from a neighboring town and calls for local volunteers. Board members note mutual aid agreements, discuss Bar’s future, and Halpin’s possible return remains uncertain.
Richton Park Board Debates Budget and Scavenger License Change
The Richton Park village board weighs keeping a tornado risk proposal in the budget while planning a decision before April 25. They discuss amending business license fees from per truck to a flat 1000 per company and review Aurelio's Pizza request for a beer carry-out license amid missing ordinances.
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Michael Brown
Richton Park
Niemeyer
Aurelio’s Pizza
Rudolph Banovich
Aurelio’s
Matteson board tackles violence and road work approvals
Trustee Dale Graham credited Ellis with developing information leading to arrests in Friday's incident while Emmanuel Imoukhuede noted a Homewood man faces charges from Thursday's case. Stricker vowed to curb drive by shootings, and the board passed five resolutions honoring officials. Some residents criticized not hearing details from police. Also approved a 14295 contract for Main Street and Route 30 widening and a 23193.75 bid for viaduct curb and sidewalk work at 216th Street. An ordinance to ban graffiti and require swift removal by owners received preliminary approval.
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Department of Public Works
Dale Graham
Ellis
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Homewood
Stricker
Matteson
Michael Perry
M.Y.S. Incorporated
Main Street
U.S. Route 30
Carlson Brothers, Inc
Oak Lawn
216Th Street
Sotiros seeks indictment in brother’s murder case
Chicago homicide detective says evidence may indict two suspects for murder and concealing a death but Will County States Attorney Glasgow is hesitant. Brenda Sotiros questions police handling while offering a $100,000 reward for tips. Authorities emphasize following legal procedures as they pursue credible leads with help from other agencies.
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Oc la Fom
Zehme
Chicago Police Department
Will County
James Glasgow
Hjemvick
Brenda Sotiros
Gunfire Strikes Air From Car Night Incident
Police say DPW workers outdoors heard bullets whizzing overhead from a car rear window and took cover. A DPW employee later followed the suspects in a pickup and obtained the license plate. Wise was arrested at 12:55 a.m. after returning home. a .25 caliber pistol was recovered from Phillips.
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DPW
Phillips
Wise
Hazel Crest youth dies by gun in third teen death in two months
Hazel Crest police say 17 year old Marshonl Johnson shot himself in his bedroom in front of three friends using a .38 gun. The death marks the third teen gun fatality at home since February, with prior cases on February 12 and eight days later.
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Mangialardi
Wehrs
Lynne Saratore
Olympic Village
Saratore
Hazel Crest
Marshonl Johnson
Montmarte Avenue
Johnson
Harold Moore
Moore
Olympic Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
West 171St Street
Area ministers join drive to reform gang activity
Educators police and officials met to launch Godly People Against Gangs a program that aims to unite church and state in the struggle against gangs in the south suburbs. Clergy from Chicago Heights Hazel Crest and nearby towns attended urging ministers to counsel troubled youth and provide alternatives to punishment.
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South Suburban
Barbara Jones Jackson
Chicago Heights
Country Club Hills
Flossmoor
Harvey
Hazel Crest
Park Forest
Robbins
Chicago
Hazel Crest Assembly
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Jackson
SSMMA
Arcadia first graders explore future careers
Sharon Thom’s Arcadia School class in Matteson School District 162 invited parents to discuss their jobs. The unit on career education covered roles from allergist and nurse to plasterer painter and security systems installer. Students will write stories and make career posters.
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Sharon Thom
Arcadia School
Matteson
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Pugh
Sotiros
Ing
Peggy Shaw
Tinley Park
Edward Zabrocki
Priscilla Palmer
Prairie Hills
Country Club
Hills, Markham
Oak Forest
Dalton School District
James Cuneen
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Edward Chartraw
Pete Commando
Paul Seaman
St. Emeric Church
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Mayors and Managers Association
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