Man impersonator in forest preserves to face charges
Leslie Bacskai, 37, of 6243 Fox Run Lane, was arrested at the Forest Preserve National golf course near Oak Forest by Cook County forest preserve police for impersonating a police officer. He faced four counts of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of an oscillating emergency light, with a 38 caliber handgun and knives found in his possession. Bacskai claimed to be a member of the Illinois Forest Patrol, a volunteer conservation group. He was to appear in the Chicago Ridge branch of the Circuit Court on August 17.
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Bacskai
Forest Preserve
Chicago ‘Ridge
Circuit Court
Au‘gust 17
Pyrere Rernyans
Matteson
Cook County Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve National Golf Course
Oak Forest
Leslie Bacskai
Fox Run Lane
Peet
Versueus
Gerald Palacious
Minois Forest Patrol
Star
Vollunteer
Forest Patrol
Tom Owens
Hazel Crest
Illinois Forest Patrol
Department of Conservation
Trustee protests housing center audit contract
A $2,000 contract with the South Suburban Housing center to conduct a housing audit program in Park Forest was approved by the village board over the objection of Trustee Dale Zahn. Zahn questioned the methods used in gathering information. The trustees approved a voice vote with Zahn the sole dissent.
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South Suburban
Park Forest
Village Board of Trustees
Dale Zahn
Zahn
Santefort-Cowing Real Estate
Richton Park
Housing Center
John Perry
Park Forest Deliberates White Hen Store Plan
Park Forest village leaders discuss approving a White Hen Pantry convenience store at Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Street. Trustees approve first reading while opposition from residents drifts over site and ongoing open meetings planned to air views.
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Park Forest
Park Forest Village
Ronald ‘Bean
Bean
Reguar Village
Indianwood Boulevard
Orchard Street
Indianwood
Orchard
Plan Com
Witnesses detail failed IDs in Hackett murder case
Special Agent Meduga testified Hackett's fiancee initially failed to identify Milton Johnson from photos and a lineup, then months later selected him from a broader array as the attacker. Johnson, a 34 year old paroled rapist, is charged with killing Hackett and abducting his fiancee near Joliet after a day at Great America. The trial in Iroquois County heard the woman’s identification and noted Johnson’s suspected links to other Will County crimes from 1983.
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Watseka
Anthony Hackett
Milton Johnson
John Meduga
Hackett
Johnson
Jo-liet
Great America Amusement Park
Chicago
Will County
Meduga
Iroquois County
Investigors
Nome
Sam Meyers
School district approves leasing in Harvey and insurance package
The district approves leasing a Harvey building for storage at 8600 per year and an annual insurance package excluding medical coverage totaling 73 294, about 12 percent higher than last year due to higher workmen's compensation costs. Van Dyke noted the changes.
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Harvey
van Dyke
Cable rate hike sparks complaints in Park Forest
Town residents voiced dissatisfaction with Cox Cable performance and protested a July 1 rate increase. Letters from trustee Bance warned of a possible sale last week. Park Forest Cable Commission chairman Glenn Stewart declined to comment, deferring to Bean and the village board.
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Cox Cable
Bance
Park Forest
Cable Commission
Glenn Stewart
Bean
Village to overhaul sign ordinance amid concerns
Village trustees and the plan commission unveiled a major facelift to Park Forest signage rules. The draft tightens sign types and sizes, clarifies permits, and seeks to grandfather nonconforming signs while allowing replacements after damage.
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Rich South High School
Richton Park School
Rich Township
Dwight McKay
Dale Susan
East Drive
State Penitentiary
Susan
Jonson
Michael Orenic
Asst. State
Atty
Ed Burmila
Ilnois
Cook
Will Counties
Illinois
Park Forest Village Hall
Forest Blvd
All Funds
Esvalid
Village Studies
Village Board and Plan Commission
Bernadette Maune
Plan Commission
Ms. Maune
Janet Muchnik
Louis Patras
E. Patrick Duffy
Sign Committee
Busi
Pri
Ronald Bean
Maune
PC-2
Zoning Board of Appeals
Sauk Trail & Governors Hwy
Rock Bottom
PEPSI
Shost
U.S
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