Village debates housing grant rules and employee eligibility
The village plans to tighten guidelines for CDBG funding while considering employee eligibility and waiting lists. Officials discussed using a two option policy, delaying favoritism and carrying over funds, with a case of a Public Works employee seeking code improvement aid for his home. The program targets moderate and low income families, with annual grants of 25 to 40 thousand dollars over eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
CDBG
Heckler
Gas tax pushes drivers toward Indiana and cuts local fuel sales
Business owners warn higher taxes hit diesel use and total fuel sales. Calumet Auto-Truck Plaza manager Michael LaVieri says truck drivers ignore full tanks until Indiana, predicting a 40 to 50 percent drop by January after the second three cent tax. Wayne Berryman notes cross-border trips to Indiana for cheaper gas as motorists from Park Forest and Steger stop locally for directions. Indiana cigarettes remain a concern for residents.
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Isenberg
Michael LaVieri
Calumet
LaVieri
Wayne Berryman
Cook
Will Counties
Indiana
Will County
Deer Creek
Park Forest
Steger
Berryman
Rescuers Pull Children From Car In Lake Michigan
Two south suburban residents Brian Zimny and Ted Peck, aided by Carmen Delasandro, battled strong current and near zero visibility to reach a submerged car in Lake Michigan at Jackson Park. They freed three children. one toddler died later, while two others remained in critical but stable condition. The car reportedly sank after a collision on Marquette Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Gantenbein
Lake Michigan
Brian Zimny
Orland Park
Ted Peck
Park Forest
Jackson Park
Zimny
Peck
Carmen Delasandro
Plainfield
Ebony Lewis
Chicago
Wyler Children’s Hospital
Randy Porter
Marcus Kuykindall
Marquette Drive
Theft and crime surge in Richton Park 1988 report
Richton Park recorded 550 major crimes in 1988, a 22 percent rise from 449 in 1987. Theft totaled 288, up about 10 percent from 261. vehicle theft jumped to 59 from 33. Aggravated assault and battery rose to 111, with 95 shootings and 16 other cases. State figures show lower counts.
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Richton Park
Jim Klaman
Klaman
Star
District 162 weighs tax referendum after budget gaps
The District 162 board discussed delaying a referendum until next year amid a growing deficit. A November financial workshop is planned to gather data. If needed, a tax referendum could be considered in the 1990 election. Earlier, notes showed a deficit drop from 1.5 million to about 0.8 million.
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Amnerino
Heckler
Esslinger
Citizens Finance Committee
Richton Square
Holm
Airport site debated amid environmental and airspace concerns
City officials discussed a potential third airport in the region with restrictions to protect nearby residents, noting airspace issues for a southeast Chicago site even if most traffic should wrap over Lake Michigan. RURAL questioned the Chicago and Gary options, citing environmental and agricultural impacts on southern Will County and eastern suburbs.
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O’hare
Midway
DeAngelis
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Daley
Carol Henrichs
RURAL
Henrichs
Gary
Richton Park approves 6.5 million expenditure plan
Richton Park trustees unanimously passed a 6.5 million appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 1989 90, setting 15 percent above budgeted figures to allow for midyear changes. The measure also authorizes 1.3 million for a possible water treatment facility, to be funded by bonds and the water and sewer fund, with tax rate projections near the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Board of Trustees
Tim Gagen
Gagen
David Dorgan
Dorgan
$20,000 Gold Ring Theft At Lincoln Mall Jewelry Store
Police investigate the theft of five trays of 14 karat gold rings valued at $20,000 from Golden Gate Jewelry in Matteson, occurring between 11 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. The display case was pried open and four large trays plus one small tray were missing. Investigators linked the incident to customers seen near an attempted robbery at Carson's jewelry department at 1 p.m. where a display case was pried but no jewelry taken. The six suspects fled as a salesperson approached.
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Golden Gate Jewelry
Lincoln Mall
Matteson
Carson’s Jewelry Department
Man shoots uncle in South Chicago Heights
Luz Murillo of Matteson, 27, said his gun went off while showing it to his uncle Esteban Murillo, 48, at a friend's apartment at 2601 Commercial Ave. The incident occurred about 11 30 p m Sunday. The uncle was struck in the leg and taken to St James Hospital. Murillo was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon and ammunition after police found no valid registration.
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Matteson
South
Chicago Heights
Luz Murillo
Lindenwood Dr
Esteban Murillo
Commercial Ave
St. James Hospital Medical Center
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Cook County
Illinois
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
South Suburban
Man
Uncle
Foulard
Sycamore
Matteson Plaza
Pharmor & Michaels
Sycamore Charge
Discover
MasterCard
VISA
South Suburban Hospital
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