Feds target end to mob influence after Tocco verdict
Federal officials say the Tocco conviction is not the end but the start of a broader drive to eradicate organized crime in the South Suburbs. Agent John Johnson says the ultimate goal is to destroy mob influence across South Suburban life as investigations continue in several municipalities and townships.
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Pete Reynolds
Albert Tocco
Tocco
FBI
John Johnson
Johnson
The
Star Friday
William
Billy” Dauber
Charlotte
Athens
Greece
Society
U.S
Lawrence Rosenthal
Dean Polares
Rosenthal
Chicago Heights
Orland Park
Outfit
95Th Street
Richton Park adds 1.2M water project to budget
Richton Park officials plan to add a 1.2 million water treatment project to the village budget after a mid year review. They will trim 5 000 to 7 000 by removing unused funds from several line items including building maintenance parks and recreation activities and a fire department roofing project. The Board of Trustees will vote at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Board of Trustees
David Dorgan
Dorgan
Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Growth Shifts From Homes To Businesses
Matteson growth shows more commercial than residential expansion. Population rose from 1,211 in 1950 to 11,980 by 1986 with 1988 permitting data marking 208 commercial permits versus 45 residential. Officials note limited undeveloped land and plan western annexation, Creekside expansion, and Butterfield Place progress, amid aging demographics and rising income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Penn
Matteson
Daniel Dubruiel
Dubruiel
Creekside
Ridgeland Avenue
Marya Yates School
Butterfield Place
Governor approves GSU theater funding plan change
Governor James R. Thompson signs off on a technical adjustment to the financing for Governor State University's 1200 seat Performing Arts Center. The move secures 5.4 million dollars from state and private sources after a prolonged fundraising and planning process, with DeAngelis credited for advancing the funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Ross
Springfield
James R. Thompson
Governor
State University
GSU
William H. Dodd
University
GSU Foundation
Aldo DeAngelis
R-Olympia Fields
Board of Governors
Board of Higher Education
Dodd
DeAngelis
Chambers
The
General Assembly
Thompson
Founda
District 227 hires firms for major asbestos renovations
District 227 trustees approved overseeing firms for the Rich Central and Rich South campuses as part of a $16 million asbestos removal and renovation package. Turner Construction will monitor work at Central and South in a work window through summer. other contracts target air monitoring, boiler repairs, and midwest relocation costs.
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Rich Central
Rich South
Olympia Fields
Turner Construction Company of Chicago
Central
South
Park Forest
East
M & O Abatement Company
Hazel Crest
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Feds
Richton
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Danielle Carter
Stefanie Niemczyk
Mark Stricker
Delphine
Frank der
Kar
Warren Skaleki
Mody
Matteson Area
District 227
Craig Schilling
Arcon Specialist
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