Richton Park Joins Regional Police Training Network
Richton Park trustees authorize an intergovernmental agreement to join a multi county in service training program funded in part by the state. The village pays 480 dollars annually and full time officers gain access to 92 training courses covering management supervision investigation and patrol duties. Training can be conducted in member municipalities and participation continues alongside other local programs.
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Richton Park
DuPage
Kendall
Jim Klamman
Klamman
Richton Park Flea Market Opens August 13 at Governors Plaza
The fourth annual open-air flea market and crafts fair, sponsored by Richton Park's recreation department, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 13 at Governors Plaza near Sauk Trail and Governors Highway.
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Village of
Richton Park
Governors Plaza
Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
Village board lays groundwork for Lake Michigan water project
Village board approves standards developing a water project with fees up to 95 000 for planning and design and 6 to 8 percent of construction costs for administration and inspection. Bids negotiation pending. Residents may reserve a 10 by 10 booth for 3 and non residents for 5 with registration. Phone 481 8950 for details.
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Lake Michigan
Feline anecdotes span ages from Puss to famous cats
The oldest cat on record lived 36 years and one day. President Rutherford B. Hayes received the first Siamese cat in the United States. Civil War General Robert E. Lee asked his family to send a cat for company during wartime. Albert Schweitzer learned to write with his right hand to avoid disturbing his cat Sizi.
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Puss
Rutherford B. Hayes
Robert E. Lee
Albert Schweitzer
Sizi
Will County detectives pursue murder tips in Homer Township
Will county investigators continue to follow 250 to 300 tips after the July 16 Homer township massacre that killed four and wounded two. Lt. Larry Sulligan notes some tips lead somewhere, others do not, as witnesses differ due to sedation and injuries. Survivors Laura Troutman and Denis Foley are hospitalized. Mayer and the two others died. Police reassess suspect details and vehicle descriptions while probing a possible third suspect, with state’s attorney Petka and chief deputy Kelly cautious about unverified leads.
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Pete Reynolds
Will County
Homer Township
Larry Sulligan
Lockport
Will County Auxiliary
Laura Troutman
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Denis Foley
Steven Mayer
Joliet Hospital
Lemont
Richard Paulin
Cathleen Norwood
Foley
Mayer
George H. Keil
Ms. Troutman
Ted Kelly
Richton Park reviews liability terms in joint-use pact
Richton Park trustees discussed a revised joint-use agreement with Matteson School District 162 that would shift liability for negligence. They questioned IRMA insuring the district and village responsibility for district property used in village activities.
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Richton Park
Matteson
A. Douglas Fenske
George Lee
Frank Amnerino
Frank Farrell
Amnerino
Fenske
Red Cross blood drive in Matteson at Legion hall
An American Red Cross blood drive takes place Saturday and Sunday at the American Legion hall 3539 West 214th street Matteson. Hours run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Volunteer paramedics and registered nurses assist. refreshments by Matteson Civic Association. Donor cards available at the village hall. Call Dorothy Kaminski 748-4479 to donate.
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American Red Cross
American Legion Hall
West 214Th Street
Matteson
Matteson Civic Association
Dorothy Kaminski
Richton Park Cable Commission Meets At Village Hall
The Richton Park cable television commission will meet at 8 p.m. today at village hall. The meeting is open to the public and residents may call 481-8950 to confirm no cancellation due to lack of a quorum or an agenda, per deputy village clerk Karen Crotty.
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Richton Park
Karen Crotty
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Olution
Woodgate
Memorial Parks
Department of Parks and Recreation
Dustin Rice
Nicholas Williams
Star Publications
Bob Chwedyk
Village Board
Burger King
Western Ave
Chicago Heights
Anna Umpas, M.D
Borden
Howes
Strickler’s Hardware
Monee Rd
Park Forest
Edward Petka
Richton Park Board
Red Cross
Cable Commission Meets
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