Matteson police chief urges active community gang deterrence
Matteson Chief Burnson described a possible loose gang network but said most activity occurs in Chicago. He urged residents to pressure parents, walk with children, know neighborhood youths, monitor schools, and cooperate with limited department staff to curb trouble. A May 25 forum at the Holiday Inn will follow Sundays assembly.
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Matteson
Chicago
Woodgate
Creekside
Cook County
Matteson Holiday Inn
I-80 Corridor Planning Council weighs voting role
Oak Forest Mayor James Richmond urged broader voting power for the I-80 Corridor Planning Council while pledging cooperation to its planning efforts. The council, with voting members from Orland Park Tinley Park Mokena New Lenox and Country Club Hills, aims to standardize land use maps and district boundaries within 90 days ahead of a possible $200000 state grant. Lincoln Way High School District 210 joins as sole voting rep for 12 districts. next meeting June 6 in New Lenox Village Hall.
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Oak Forest
James Richmond
Frankfort
Country Club Hills
Mokena
New Lenox
Orland Park
Tinley Park
New Lenox Village
John Nowakowski
Nowakowski
Lawrence Wyllie
Lincoln Way
Lenox Village Hall
Village budget funds bridges paths and playscape upgrades
Dubruiel outlined the budget plan totaling 10.13 million with a 1.6 percent increase and grant match funding for the 205th Street bridge and a preservation path along the pipeline easement. It funds an extra police officer, two fire vehicle data terminals, a skid steer, and routine asset replacements. Parks plans Teen Nights Out and funding for youth recreation. Special projects total 53 thousand, including home appraisals. The board approved a 75 thousand bid check to Illinois Disposal. scavenger contract selection will follow, with the current XL Disposal contract extended from March 17 to June 17.
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Vollmer Road
Dubruiel
Parks and Recreation Department
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Cial
Illinois
Michael Perry
Public Works Committee
Volunteer awards honor Richton Park resident Leslie
Belvia Ortega praises Leslie for her dedication to Richton Park and residents. Leslie says volunteering helps her meet people and support her children, while noting limited private time. She joins the South Suburban Gang Initiative and plans ongoing community involvement. The 1994-95 budget was approved with general fund expenditures of 3,595,242 and total expenditures of 5,531,349.
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Richton Park Youth Baseball Association
Leslie
Belvia Ortega
Cindy
Richton Park
Bernie
Park Forest names Moriarty as new disciplinarian leader
Principal Board announced Moriarty will lead discipline measures at local schools. He brings a background in educational administration, strong experience with punitive alternatives, and a record as an innovative building manager. Moriarty lives in Olympia Fields and has worked in Rich East, Rich Central, and Hillcrest.
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Tom Fleming
Flossmoor
Park Forest
William McGee
Chicago Heights
Moriarty
Moriarity
Rich East
McGee
Rich Central
Rich Centeral
Hillcrest
Tinley Park High School
University of Illinois At Urbana
Frankfort backs Peotone airport plan amid FAA funding stalemate
Local leaders defend the Peotone site as a potential booster for Frankfort and Green Garden, citing 600 to 1,200 jobs and easier access. State moves to fund a master plan while FAA money remains unreleased. opponents warn of delays and legal hurdles.
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York
FAA
Frankfort
Green Garden Townships
Peotone
Paesar
Don Goff
Third Airport Alliance
Goff
Crowded Bank Line Leads to Three Overnight Arrests
Police estimated 4000 to 5000 people lined up for Ford bank space. Line participants were described as relatively orderly by Sgt. Joseph Robustelli. Three arrests occurred during the overnight wait: two for urinating in line and one for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest linked to a fight, with Bill Schwingel contributing to the report.
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Robustelli
Bill Schwingel
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