Slain sailor's mother marches on Washington
Dorothy Hajdys, mother of slain sailor Allen Schindler, spoke at a 300000-strong Washington march and a Pentagon rally weekend. She urged passage of Illinois job rights for gays, seeking justice and a court-martial date change, and praised Sen Ted Kennedy and Rep Mel Reynolds for support.
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Controversial lease draws Matteson residents to meeting
Residents packed the Matteson Community Center gym to oppose or support a lease for the Matteson Historical Society and its proposed move from a single classroom to about 3400 square feet in the north wing. Village officials emphasized the 10 000 donation would cover operating costs, with no decision made at Monday’s special meeting.
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Good neighbor church denied fee waiver in Richton Park
Sauk Trail Baptist Temple pastor Bruce Humbert asked Richton Park officials to waive a $3400 building permit fee for a 12 000 square foot youth addition. The village stuck to its policy, noting possible fee increases above $4000 due to plan changes, despite the church’s role as a longtime neighbor.
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Richton Park Village
Bruce Humbert
Sauk Trail Baptist Temple
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Tim Hammond
Lawmakers push to land green grass airport site
Promoters of a green grass airport site seek federal backing this summer by organizing talks with Transportation Secretary Federico Pena. Rep. George Sangmeister and Rep. Mel Reynolds request a meeting with Pena to discuss a major supplemental airport for the Chicago region. The group stresses South Suburbs support, while Sangmeister notes Kankakee remains his top choice.
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Chicago
Mel Reynolds
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Peotone
Kankakee
Chris Ganschow
General Accounting Office
Police seize reputed drug gang house in Matteson
Federal marshals with local police raided 806 School St in Matteson Wednesday after 9 am, seizing a reportedly drug and gang center. The empty house had furniture removed and the door unlocked. Deputies said the seizure was under a federal warrant and notice of forfeiture would be served to the owner. A locksmith changed the locks as a real estate agent began proceedings.
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