Fair housing debate delays village ordinance in Richton Park
After nearly two years of work and talks with about 70 Realtors from 17 firms, Richton Park has yet to receive a response on fair housing plans. The Ad hoc committee criticizes board delays, notes $24,000 in county block grant funds to hire a fair housing administrator, and questions Rayson’s role and revisions to the proposed ordinance. Residents pressed for professional Realtor outreach while officials warned against extended debate.
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GSSBR
Cook County
Leland Rayson
Rayson
Covetenna
Park Forest
Murder subplot unfolds in suburban fire tragedy
Police say a garage blaze at the Baughman home trapped a teenage daughter inside while the rest of the family escaped. Baughman and a patrolman were treated for smoke inhalation at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center. neighbors describe the couple with affection, noting his Marine discipline and cooking hobby.
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Baughman
Baughmans
Matteson
Donald Story
Joseph Martich
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Night at the Races supports missing boy fund
The Mikey Come Home fund committee hosts a Night at the Races on May 10 at 6 p.m. in Balmoral Park Fireplace room to aid the search for Michael L. DesForges from Crete missing since February 15. Local service groups and Kiwanis clubs volunteer to sell tickets. call 756-1214 or 756-0502 for details.
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Mikey Come
Michael L. DesForges
Crete
Balmoral Park Racetrack
District 227 considers budget with seven percent rise
The 1984 85 package shows a seven percent increase over the prior year. Lodge 163 Fraternal Order of Police has begun three $500 college scholarships for one graduating student at each district high school. The scholarships target Matteson Olympia Fields Park Forest and Richton Park officers’ area. Board policy committee and staff updated student discipline rules to be uniform across all three campuses and official as policy.
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Willis Brunson
Lodge 163
The
Fraternal Order of Police
Lages
Matteson
Olympia Fields
Park Forest
Richton Park
School Board
Man charged in Zayre burglary at Richton Park
Richton Park police charged 20yearold Robert M. Peterson of Chicago Heights after finding him crouched in a Zayre receiving area Sunday. Officers noticed a broken window and recovered a Zayre knapsack a Sony Walkman a new pair of tennis shoes and clothing. Peterson remained held on bond early this week per Police Chief Jim Klaman.
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Richton Park
Chicago Heights
Zayre Department Store
Robert M. Peterson
Peterson
Jim Klaman
Local Fair Housing Ordinance Adopted by Trustees
The ordinance targets illegal housing practices at the local level amid concerns of racial steering in Lakewood subdivision Richton Park. After adoption Mrs Esquivel urged vigorous enforcement and complementary programs, then resigned along with all committee members. Reeves and Van Baker refused her handshake.
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Pose
Lakewood
Richton Park
Board of Trust
Esquivel
Local trustees approve fair housing ordinance by 4-3 margin
Monee Realtor Harold L. Matthews condemns the ordinance as recidivist and racist, accusing officials of plans to limit black entry through marketing and integration programs. He derides the measure as hypocritical, fascist, and a weapon to chill black Realtors, urging public exposure of motives and solidarity against local control.
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Richton Park Village
Monee
Harold L. Matthews
Board of Trustees
Matthews
Ordi
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