Charity Abuses Highlight Bloom Township Trial
Prosecutors in the federal racketeering case against Bloom Township Supervisor Robert Grossi allege abuse of the general assistance fund meant for the needy. They say funds were diverted to benefit friends and relatives. Grossi’s attorney calls him a soft touch who helps people, noting the fund receives no federal dollars and lies outside federal jurisdiction. The trial before U.S. District Judge Paul Plunkett continues Thursday after a Wednesday break.
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Bloom Township
Robert Grossi
U.S
Grossi
Paul Plunkett
Chicago Heights
Plan to Eliminate Five Bus Routes at Homewood District
Homewood School District 153 proposes cutting five bus routes to save about 125000 dollars annually. Critics warn it may worsen drop off and pick up rule violations by parents. The board took no action yet, while Superintendent James Mahan seeks police support to enforce procedures at all three schools.
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Homewood
Board of Education
James Mahan
Homewood Police
Mahan
Come Back Home Rally Aims To Attract Bank Clients
The Village Board in University Park urges residents to return to the village's sole bank as Bridgeview Bank plans to close June 30. Village President Rudy Williams praised Economic Director Elbert Shaw for securing a replacement bank, while Seaway National Bank moves toward purchasing the University Park branch from Bridgeview Bank & Trust Co.
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University Park
Village Board
Rudy Williams
Village Board of Trustee
Elbert Shaw
Bridgeview Bank
Williams
Seaway National Bank of Chicago
Bridgeview
Seaway
Walter Grady
Bridgeview Bank & Trust Co
Thornton Township offers first 1994 tax refund program
Thornton Township begins issuing tax refunds for 1994 general assistance levy. Through April 20 residents from Blue Island Burnham areas may file, with about 50 000 residents to share roughly 570000 total. Each refund equals half of 1994 levy payments.
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Thornton Township
Blue Island
Burnham
Frank Zuccarelli
Park Forest boards endorses plan to demolish bowling alley
At Monday meeting Park Forest Village Board prioritized the demolition of the bowling alley as part of a redevelopment plan for downtown. The Sears store demolition drew more debate, with both buildings seen as obstacles to a workable layout for the new downtown area as plans envision a connected Forest Boulevard and a new east west street.
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Park Forest
Janet Muchnik
Sears
Muchnik
Forest Boulevard
Teens Targeted by Officials Over Orland Bog Gatherings
Cook County law enforcement and officials vow action to stop the annual spring and summer teen and young adult gatherings in the 60 acre Carlson peat bog in Orland Township. County Commissioner Herbert Schumann urged residents to attend Open Space Advisory Committee meeting to reach a consensus on desired actions.
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Orland Township
Cook County
Pinewood
Pinewood East
Pinewood South
Herbert Schumann
Schumann
Tenants Lose Rent Relief Proposal in Park Forest Vote
Park Forest tenants fail to win council approval for an ordinance granting tenant leverage against unresponsive landlords. The plan would have let tenants arrange for certain repairs and withhold up to 500 dollars monthly rent to cover costs.
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Park Forest
Get involved now march on education funding in illinois
In Springfield on March 27 a mother and four thousand supporters pressed for adequate and equitable school funding. The letter criticizes state leaders for hiding from constituents and urges term limits, citing Maureen Murphy and Mary Lou Cowlishaw and naming Lee Daniels and Pate Philip as leaders to replace.
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Springfield
Illinois Pta
Chicago Urban League
South Cook Organization For Public Education
Illinois
Mardelle Gundlach
Glenwood
Aldo DeAngelis
Flora Ciarlo
Senate
Maureen Murphy
House Revenue Committee
Mary Lou Cowlishaw
House Education Committee
Pate Philip
Lee Daniels
Blue Ribbon Commission
Giglio Thanks Supporters After March Primary Victory
Democratic candidate Giglio expresses gratitude to campaign workers volunteers and supporters in the 79th Legislative District after winning the March primary. He thanks families for support and requests removal of campaign signs by the next day, inviting corrections if any were missed.
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Harvey
3Rd Ward
Nick Graves
James Sims
Gloria Taylor
Sims
Graves
Citibank
Citibans
Giglio
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