Incinerator plans spark editor letters in South Suburbs
Readers oppose Ford Heights tire burner and Robbins plant amid East Chicago fire fears. Editorial cites environmental racism and subsidies backing incinerators, urging residents to resist as developers tout jobs while officials debate repeal of favored rate law.
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Chicago Heights
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Chicago
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Illinois
State Senate
Benjamin Chavis
NAACP
A Son’s View of Mangialardi in Chicago Heights
A son writes to defend Sam A. Mangialardi, describing a close relationship with his father the deputy chief of police, and urging readers to see the loving father and veteran beyond corruption charges and media portrayals. He recounts daily calls, visits through a glass, and missed birthdays due to ongoing legal outcomes.
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Sam A. Mangialardi
Sam Mangialardi
Chicago Heights
Sam Jr
FAA backtracks on Peotone site amid regional consensus clash
Federal officials appear to soften earlier FAA remarks by David Hinson that Peotone could win support without regional agreement. Chicago area needs a third regional airport for 20 year traffic growth, but FAA insists regional consensus among Indiana and Illinois governors and Chicago mayor is required before federal funds release.
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Federal Aviation Administration
David Hinson
FAA
Peotone
Hinson
Chicago
Illinois
Sandra Allen
U.S. Department of Transportation
Indiana
Osantowski Installed New Chicago Heights Police Chief
Karla Osantowski was sworn in as Chicago Heights police chief on Monday and named Sgt. Dwight Lockwood as deputy chief. Osantowski interviewed all brass and chose Lockwood as the best candidate to guide a new direction, with Lockwood agreeing to cooperate.
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Chicago Heights
Karla Osantowski
Dwight Lockwood
Osantowski
Lockwood
Sauk Village Considering Home Sale Ban On Guns
Mayor Mark Collins proposes amending the home occupancy ordinance to forbid selling firearms and ammunition from residences. A public hearing is set for Aug. 22 at 7 30 p.m. Thirteen residents hold weapon licenses and list home addresses as their business sites.
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Board of Trustees
Sauk Village
Mark Collins
Crime on their minds in Frankfort Square
Homeowners Association officials weigh a sheriff's department presentation on security after a rash of burglaries and incidents. Deputy Chief Sig Hjemvick and Lt. Charles Malinowski urged residents to unite with police, noting most juveniles involved are not gang members.
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Frankfort Square
Homeowners Association
Sheriff’s Department
Will County Sheriff’s
Sig Hjemvick
Charles P. Malinowski
Brementowne Mall arcade plan stalled by cruising teens
Brementowne Mall officials hesitate on Marc Kahan's 1Fun arcade proposal at a Planning Committee meeting. Trustees cite widespread teen cruising and security gaps outside the mall as the core issue, with Trustee David Seaman warning current measures fail to calm problems and fearing added fuel if approved.
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Marc Kahan
Brementowne
Tinley Park
Kahan
David Seaman
Police study mosh pits at World Music Theatre Tinley Park
Police chief James Wade questions if mosh pits foster violence and will send Sgt. Thomas Boling to a November conference to discuss pit safety and legality.
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Tinley Park
James Wade
Wade
Thomas Boling
Reynolds sees Rwanda horrors as he backs relief effort
U S Representative Mel Reynolds visited Rwanda and witnessed mass graves and mass refugee camps. He plans Operation Save the Children of Rwanda and met with President Clinton to discuss relief effectiveness. City officials in Country Club Hills weigh alarm regulation to curb false police calls. Flossmoor considers homeless shelter security guard debate with PADS advisory findings.
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Mel Reynolds
Rwanda
Reynolds
Chicago Area
Bill Clinton
Country Club Hills City
Flossmoor
Roger Molski
Robert Zitter
PADS
Zitter
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