Chicago World’s Fair plans gain momentum and details
Kramer cites 200 world congresses since 1893, highlights funding timeline, site 522 acres on Chicago lakefront, and a May 9 briefing at Thornton Community College. The project, supported by Gov. Thompson and Mayor Washington, aims to boost international investment and regional jobs with a 500th anniversary Columbus theme and a potential new stadium for major sports.
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Kramer
Chicago
Governors State University
Thornton Community College
South Holland
Illinois
Knoxville
Tenn
New
Fair Authority
Controversy Over Dotson Case Backed by Webb Evidence Sparks Clemency Hearing
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson scheduled an emergency clemency hearing for Dotson on May 9 at the State of Illinois Center in Chicago. Dotson, convicted in 1979 of rape and serving six years of a 25 to 50 year sentence, faces new questions after a Chicago Lawyer magazine report challenged trial testimony by a state forensic scientist. The report contrasts testimony on semen evidence with later expert analysis, while Dotson’s attorney Warren Lupel hopes for a new trial based on the magazine’s findings.
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Illinois
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Cook County
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Dotson
Warren Lupel
Lupel
Chicago Lawyer
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State
Law Enforcement Department
Cathleen Crowell Webb
Mark Stolorow
Dixon
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Matteson police probe three vandalism incidents
Police investigate three acts of property damage in Matteson from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning. Involving Marya Yates School on Allemong drive and Willow court a parking lot light and skylight were broken, totaling 225 dollars. Separate Cloverleaf road fence damage may be by the same offender. Also stolen last week were a 22199 dollar sports car from Dave Miller Olds Route 30, a Park Forest man’s car from Lincoln Mall, and two more Park Forest thefts with a van later recovered burned in southern Kankakee County.
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Marya Yates School
Allemong Drive
Willow Court
Cloverleaf
Dave Miller Olds
Park Forest
Lincoln Mall
Bradley
Ill
Kankakee
Bluenote Road
Village library seeks referendum to fund building plan
The library board discussed asking the village board to approve a referendum concept and press for the earliest date. They plan to present to the village trustees in May, aiming for a four week delay before vote to gauge public opinion. Board member Burfeind estimated 1000 votes needed and Moss urged active campaigning only if supported by residents.
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Library Board
William Burfeind
Burfeind
Kenneth Moss
Matteson library display highlights Ukrainian pysanky eggs
Matteson library at 801 South School Avenue showcases Ukrainian pysanky eggs created by Barbara Bass in a display case through April 30. Eggs range from tiny finch to goose size as Easter winds down.
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Matteson Jaycees Announce Sports Challenge Details
The Matteson Jaycees reveal the annual Sports Challenge set for May 26 as part of the Memorial Day festival. Five schools accept invitations including Marya Yates Woodgate Sieden Prairie Zion Lutheran and St. Lawrence OToole with random participant selection for local children and a Coca Cola donated T shirt for all entrants. Registration runs 11 to 11 45 a m with events from noon to 4 p m and awards before 6 30 p m.
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Matteson
West Oakwood Lane
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