Chicago Crime unit vows to fight casino
The Chicago Crime Commission announced it will oppose casino gambling in Illinois, starting with a $200 million casino hotel planned for Park Forest South. Executive Director Patrick Healy cited crime and moral concerns, noting potential home rule conflicts and Chicago’s influence on the region. Village President John Bergemann said questions remain and referendum timing will determine any path forward.
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Michele Hx
Aaney
Chicago Crime Commission
Ilinois
Park Forest South
Patrick Healy
Commssion
John Bergemann
Park Forest South Village
Healy
Great Minos Plains
Honolulu
Nevada
Bergemann
Commission
Chicago
Uence
Burglars steal gear in Matteson Richton Park area
Police report three recent burglaries in Matteson Richton Park area. Items stolen include video games toys camera equipment jewelry cash and a color TV. Victims include Frank Whitescarver of Richton Park and Robert McClelland of Matteson with entries noting entry from windows and rear doors.
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Matteson-Richton Park
Frank M. Whitescarver
Bellmont Road
Richton Park
Whitescarver
Robert W. McClelland
McClelland
Beechwood Road
Tagumpaya
Navarro
New Prairie State College Fund Raising and Personnel Actions
New Prairie State College held a fund raising event where officials presented a University of Chicago Heights shirt to board members and Dr Richard Creal. The board approved several personnel appointments including NED J. Dunbar as data center director at 2550 annually and Enid L. Gil as rector of research planning and development at 22000 annually. Temporary instructors Donna Rochon Velton Griffin and Richard Spillers were hired at per semester rates, with a salary adjustment for Roy Maurer. Board members proposed tax seminar, mall furnishings, and adopting Roberts Rules of Order for meetings.
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Bowman
Richard Creal
University of Chicago (Heights
Art Department
Ned J. Dunbar
Chicago
Enid L. Gil
Park Forest
Donna Rochon
Velton Griffin
Andichard Spillers
Roy Maurer
Thomas Gardiner
Alma Martin
Michael Monteleone
Roberts Rules of Order
Vehicle sticker applications mailed to Matteson residents
Matteson village officials announced that vehicle sticker registration forms have been mailed to residents. The preprinted forms must be presented at village hall when purchasing the sticker, and residents are reminded to bring the applications since stickers cannot be bought without the forms.
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Matteson
Village Hall
Village Hall Closed Over Christmas and New Year Weekends
Richton Park village hall will be closed Friday and Saturday during Christmas and New Year weekends. The facility will shut December 25 and 26 and January 1 and 2, with normal hours resuming the Monday after each holiday.
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Richton Park Village
Richton trustees settle terms for new village employment rules
Richton trustees finalize a pay and employment policy replacing the old manual. Debate centers on manager versus board control for leave and education reimbursement, funding in the budget, and limits on annual tuition and hours. The panel also tightens expense rules, IMRF hours, life insurance levels, and requires department head approval before employees take a second job to avoid conflicts.
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Morell Reeves
Frank Annerino
Jeeves
Annerino
William van Baker
Schop
Ms. Spray
A. Douglas Fenske
Wall
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