Bond Denied for Suspect in Park Forest Teen's Murder
Christopher Abernathy 19 of Midlothian remains jailed after a Cook County judge refused bond amid an 18 count indictment for the October 3 1984 killing of Kristina Hickey, with statements to police alleging stabbing and sexual assault. The case, reviewed by Assistant State’s Attorney Thomas Finn, cites a missing person report, discovery of the body near Marshall Field’s, and alleged actions including removing a photo from the victim’s wallet. The judge ordered no bond pending arraignment in Markham Circuit Court.
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Peggy Shaw
Christopher Abernathy
Park Forest
Abernathy
Midlothian
Richard J. Samuels
Finn
Kristina
Patricia Hickey
Marshall Field
Park Forest Plaza
Cook County
Frank Rago
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
DUI crackdown details across Illinois as holidays loom
The drive to curb drunk driving continues with 42 arrests in December tying July for second highest. District 4 and Harvey police report high December totals. state police arrested 41 drunk drivers in December 1984. Officials pledge tougher enforcement and promote designated drivers to reduce alcohol related accidents nationwide.
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District 4
Crestwood
Harvey
Joseph
Chip) Chiappini
Edward LeVon
Johnson
Illinois Department of Transportation
Nolan
Frankfort
Darrell Sanders
Area high schools to host Christmas Around the World party
Students from Hillcrest Bloom Marian Rich South Rich East Rich Central and Homewood Flossmoor high schools will hold a Christmas Around the World party at Homewood Flossmoor High from 6 to 9 pm today. No Lan urged crowds to avoid drinking and driving warning of hazardous situations and holiday tragedies as police enforce DUI laws.
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Hillcrest
Bloom, Marian
Rich South
Rich East
Rich Central
Homewood-Flossmoor High Schools
Homewood- Flossmoor High School
Nolan
Homewood
Candidates file for county and state offices in party contests
Prospective candidates filed for county and state posts with incumbents facing challengers in Democratic primaries and Republicans fielding slate lines. Notable names include Carl Hansen and Harold Tyrrell seeking reelection, while Jerome Cosentino aims to recapture the state treasurer post.
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Carl Hansen
Harold Tyrrell
Bernard Carey
Richard Seibel
Mary McDonald
Joseph Woods
Joseph Mathewson
GOP
Mathewson
Burton Odelson
Moraine Valley Community College
Semrow
Chicago
Wilson Frost
Democratic Board of Appeals
Cook County
Stanley Kusper Jr
Palos Heights
Jerome Cosentino
U. S. Senate
Judy Koehler
James Thompson
George Ryan
James T. Ryan
Jim Edgar
Alan Dixon
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Larry Burgess
George E. Sangmeister
Neil F. Hartigan
Aurelia Marie Pucinski
Roland Burris
James H. Donnewald
Cosentino
Burke Presses Seat Change in Richton Park Board
The article details ongoing disputes over open meetings rules and a closed session after a regular board meeting. Trustee Burke, elected clerk, seeks recognition as an elected official and seating on the dais, challenging current staff seating norms. The village manager's January arrival may prompt procedural changes and broader protocol discussions.
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Banovich
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