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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1989

Page

7

Long history of child molestation ends in prison for Hacker

By Dave Looby. Thomas Hacker, convicted of two counts of criminal sexual assault, receives a 100 year sentence. Police say his abuse spanned nearly 30 years, with as many as 500 victims across schools, camps, Boy Scouts, and YMCAs in Illinois Indiana and Michigan. He moved between jobs to evade pursuit while authorities say many knew of the misconduct.

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Trail of secrets reveals arrest and career fallout

The subject was arrested in Mt. Prospect in October on indecent liberties with children, convicted, and given a year of court supervision plus psychiatric counseling. He later taught sixth grade for Chicago Public Schools and worked as a day camp director for Oak Lawn Park District before multiple dismissals amid molestation allegations.

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Spring child care registration opens at SSC campus

South Suburban College announces spring sign up for child care at the South Holland campus. Registration runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 8–12 and 16–18, with the spring session starting January 22. The on campus center operates 7 30 a m to 4 p m weekdays and 6 10 p m Monday to Thursday during the semester.

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