South Suburbs Face Debate Over Section 8 Segregation Strain
A Cleveland- or Illinois-based county housing dispute centered on Section 8 subsidies in Harvey Chicago Heights Markham Riverdale Dalton and Robbins. Officials argue for and against concentration while HACC official Gary Jump defends upgrades and counseling efforts, with HUD contract delays cited as a barrier to expanded outreach.
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Cook County
Harvey
Chicago Heights
Markham
Riverdale
Dalton
Robbins
HACC
Welch
David Johnson
Johnson
Douglas ‘S Reiani
Troiani
Gary Jump
Jump
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Homewood
HUD
Mangialardi ordered stops hindered federal agents in 1980s case
Testimony shows Mangialardi directed Chicago Heights officers to halt federal agents in 1988 89 investigations. Vehrs recounts two stops of IRS agents, and later says orders came from Mangialardi. Prosecution notes officers faced reduced sentences in exchange for testimony as defense questions credibility.
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Page A-rgeant
Moore
Mangialardi
Vehrs
U.S
12Th Street
Wentworth Avenue
Center Avenue
Wehrs
FBI
Allan Ackerman
Chicago
Ackerman
IRS
Reno
Nev
Atlantic City
N.J. Wehrs
Sam Verges
Sam Law
Verges
Law
Fundraisers Seek Help for Local Man’s Liver Transplant
Richton Park resident Bernie Lulkowski faces costly anti-rejection medication and transplant expenses. The Barbara Anne DeBoer Foundation in Wheaton and local fundraisers, including a May 15 event at Glendora House in Chicago Ridge, aim to raise thousands. A major benefit features multiple bands, with tickets $20 for dinner and dancing.
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Kowski
Lulkowski
Barbara Anne DeBoer
Richton Park
Country Club Hills
Mark Stuenkel
Barbara Anne de Boer Foundation
Glendora House
S. Harlem Ave
Chicago Ridge
Stuenkel
Chicago Magic
Midwest Sound
Chicago Masters
Downtown Sound and Music Company
Foundation
Club 505
Strike backfires as truckers clash at facility
Joe Lascola of Local 705 accused Roadway of sneaking in a hired driver violating the agreement. Striking truckers then attempted to block access, leading to arrests as Crafton described.
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Joe Lascola
705
Roadway
Group home proposal stalls as zoning vote nears
Planning Commissioner John Wallace outlined steps for a possible Aunt Martha’s group home for eight teens aged 12 to 18, to be located at the Blackhawk building. If approved, DCFS would fund remodeling and operation, with staff of about 10, while current programs move June 1 to a Park Forest Centre rental. Neighborhood residents organize a petition amid mixed views and notices were sent within 250 feet.
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John Wallace
Plan Commission
State Department of Children and Family Services
Dan Strick
Martha’s
Blackhawk
Park Forest Centre
Garza
DCFS
Strick
Wallace
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Edwin Eisendrath
Blackhawk Center
Miami Street
Aunt Martha’s
Park Forest
Patty Glomb
Marvin Menard
Menard
Laura Erhard
Sauk Village
Crafton
American Heart, Association
Jeffrey
Lamorte
Pee Everson
Hair & Nails
LaGrange Road
Frankfort Town Center
Frankfort, II
Bank O Matteson
Bank of Matteson
FDIC
Great Lakes
Lincoln Highway
Matteson, IL
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