Hundredth year celebration for village volunteer fire department
The village volunteer fire department marks its 100th anniversary with memories of early dances to raise equipment funds and a shift from siren alerts to home radio systems. Former Chief Larry Vollmer recalls camaraderie and a lighter fire duty load today, while current firefighter Mike Jericke notes more calls, mostly false alarms, and the transition to full-time staff in 1974. Events include a Saturday picnic and dinner for past and present firefighters and an open house Sunday morning at both stations.
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Mahler
Larry Vollmer
Vollmer
Mike Jericke
Jeriche
Jericke
Reynolds counters Worthington charges in campaign feud
Reynolds says he will file a counter claim with the U S Attorney General next week after firing Worthington in 1993 for incompetence. He alleges Worthington conspired with other ex-staffers, forged checks from Reynolds campaign funds, and used his Sears card in purchases for a campaign worker’s family, claims Worthington disputes with two Sears receipts. Officials cautioned they would not confirm investigations.
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Reynolds
Worthington
U.S
Earl Worthington
Sears
79Th Street
Chicago
River Oaks
Calumet City
Reynold
South Shore Bank
Mer
FEC
U.S. Attorney General’s Office
Cook County
Police Liaison Officers Aimed at Safer High Schools
Police liaison officers report rising juvenile violence in schools with more weapons and fights alarming teachers and police. Since 1985 Rich East’s program has improved trust with teens, while District 230 plans a fall rollout. Experts stress welcoming, steady presence and keeping students in school to reduce prison rates.
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Fitzgerald
Rich East
Consolidated High School District
Andrew, Sandburg
Stagg
Fitzerald
Local Referendum Question Grows From Suburban Talks
Neimeyer outlined fines of 25 dollars for lesser offenses and 50 dollars if found guilty at a hearing. A second reading of the ordinance is set for next week along with a proposed referendum from the Suburban Mayors Action Coalition. SMAC asks voters if local decisions belong to Springfield, not village boards, and whether local autonomy should continue.
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Neimeyer
Suburban Mayors Action Coalition
SMAC
Springfield
Village Signs Lose Luster In Strict Ordinance
A official notes signs are becoming shabby and the village ordinance is very restrictive. He says residents passing through feel pride when streets aren not lined with for sale signs. Stricker urges homeowners associations to use flyers and cable TV to convey messages as in the past.
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Stricker
Infant Lee Dies After 911 Call and DCFS Probes
Authorities say a 1994 born infant named Lee was found in full cardiac arrest after a 911 call. DCFS notes two prior complaints, including a July 4 broken leg and a July 20 living conditions issue, while the infant remained under investigation by state child services. The mother, 14 at the time, reportedly handed the child to the paternal grandmother with no documented guardianship change.
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Lee
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Richton Park
Carl Mormann
Monay
Wild West Days in Crete Draw Families and Kids
Children from the area attended Wild West Days of Crete last weekend to interact with cowboys and Indians of the old west. Indian Nathan Morrell shows 5-year-old Kris tine Weddel of Park Forest his costume while Mia Mancha of Crete enjoys ice cream and 4-year-old Jackie Young of Highland dances in cowgirl attire.
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Crete
Nathan Morrell
Kristine Weddel
Park Forest
Mia Mancha
Jackie Young
Highland
Ind
Matteson Cops Nab Credit Card Scam Suspect
Forest Park man Willie Hampton was arrested after attempting to buy an $800 ring under a Chicago man’s name. Police found IDs, credit cards, and personal documents for at least 30 people in his possession and charged Hampton with false statements and theft. his companion Tonya Hampton faced related charges.
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Forest Park
Matteson
Willie Hampton
Marengo Street
Whitehall Jewelers
Chicago
American General Finance
Hampton
Michael Black
Tonya Hampton
W. Erie
Nois
Illinois
Tonya Johnson
Black
Chicago Board of Education
Richard Walsh
Walsh
Matteson Police Department
Mediplan
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Medical Center
Pacesetter To Buy Sauk Point Industrial Park
Sauk Village officials approve a tax break for Pacesetter Steel Services Inc to add 12,000 square feet at 22351 Joshua Drive while the firm plans to purchase the entire Sauk Point Industrial Park. Frank Russo said expansion could include a 300,000 to 500,000 square foot facility within 12 to 18 months and a 60,000 square foot building across the street. The village will act on the tax break next week. residents’ job preferences were discussed but no new opportunities were promised.
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Sauk Village
Pacesetter Steel Services Inc
Sauk Point
Steel Company
Joshua Drive
Pacesetter
Frank Russo
Russo
Mark Collins
Pacane
Robin Flores
Collins
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Gram
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
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