Rich Township Officials Clash Over ESDA Finances
Two Rich Township leaders, Administrative Manager George Falaney and Supervisor Tom Knowles, spar over ESDA bookkeeping and FOIA records. They argue who should oversee ESDA payments, noting past lack of policies and disputed billing amid questions about Ameritech phone use and leadership lines from Corkery to Falaney to Knowles. Falaney cites health issues and delayed awareness of bills while Knowles asserts responsibilities and improper handling.
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The
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George Falaney
Tom Knowles
Falaney
Richton Park
Park Forest
Matteson
Olympia Fields
Country Club Hills
Hazel Crest
Homewood
Flossmoor
Tinley Park
Charles Corkery
Knowles
Chuck
George
Corkery
Ameritech
George Falane
DeSantis recounts past kickbacks and suspect meetings
DeSantis testified that LoBue proposed phony in voices for non existent work to justify bribe payments. He recalled a 1984 meeting at a retention basin where Marshall noted a higher style of life by Panici and LoBue. After LoBue pleaded guilty and began cooperating in 1991 Panici showed up with Chicago Heights mayor Troiani and warned DeSantis about LoBue’s risky ties.
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Nick LoBue
DeSantis
Marshall
FBI
Panici
Chicago Heights
Douglas Troiani
Troiani
Lansing
Lo- Bue
O'Toole honor roll honors multiple grade levels
Patricia Frejlich at St. Lawrence O'Toole School in Matte son releases the second quarter honors. High honor roll includes multiple fourth to seventh graders, with names such as Kathleen Dupaya Ed die Gross Amadi Jordan Walker Zabrina Nesmoe Greg Piunti Kathryn Trojan Danielle Andrews and more. First and second honors list extend across grades and include numerous students like Joseph Carrero Melissa Fedora Matt Ferguson Kathleen Hodges Danika James and Nathan Reft among others.
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Patricia Frejlich
St. Lawrence O’toole
Matteson
Kathleen Dupaya
Eddie Gross
Amadi Jordan Walker
Zabrina Nesmoe
Greg Piunti
Kathryn Trojan
Danielle Andrews
Kerry Beth Beukema
Tracy Courson
Michelle Michaels
Christine Aldeza
Meaghan Hanifin
Kevin Hanifin
Joseph Carrero
Melissa Fedora
Matt Furguson
Kathleen Hodges
Danika James
Josh Kistner
Josh Nardi
Carly Stack
Nick Tiberi
Natalie Woodward
Adam Bruni
Danielle Grazianni
Liz Huidobro
Michael Kamis
Michael Lovejoy
Andrea Lyke
Melissa Markey
Jeff Muller
Andrea Olson
Colleen Raven
Lana Real
Brendan Stuart
Kelly Conry
Megan Hallberg
Katie Janick
Kelly Meyers
Deanne Perozzi
Kristen Robinson
Kyle Siegert
Jennifer Bohentin
Jessica Hodges
Suzanne Palmisano
Blythe Schaefer
Elizabeth Schuh
Tara Skyer
Abbey Reft
Tracee Friederich
Greg Furguson
Melissa Gustafson
Matt Markey
Vicki Mudro
Patrick Gengo
Ryann Harris
Amanda McLauchlan
Shelby Rowe
Anthony Will
Christopher Angel
Kaitlin Carlson
Nickolas Majcherek
Ryan Mendoza
Cathy Mudro
Nathan Reft
Luis Soria
Andrea Varga
Tony Twohill
Gail Abacan
Tony Ghiotto
Tarek Halaby
Lee Ann Hutter
Chuck Marthaler
Stephen Sallamme
Eric Andrews
Kevin Beukema
Kalvin Cole
Chris Czaszwicz
Eileen Pannaralla
Melanie Skocz
Kenneth Varga
Richton Park Plans Grants Help for Plaza Cleanup
Village President Banovich said Richton Park will help Hiffman secure grants to revitalize the unused land at the plaza. Illinois Bell and Richton Park agreed on a 20 by 40 foot easement for fiber optic work, with $4,000 land use payment and landscaping. Marquart resigned as village manager after eight months. Banovich will name a replacement before February 28. Officials also opposed a proposed composting dump on 30 acres near Sauk Trail and Ridgeland Ave, with IEPA decision due in March.
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Page A-1 Park
Marquart
Rudolph Banovich
Richton Park
Hiffman
Illinois Bell
Board of Trustees
Chicago
Banovich
Sauk Trail
Ridgeland Avenue
IEPA
Cook County
Matteson Mayoral Race Heats Up With New Party
A three way mayoral contest is under way in Matteson with Trustee Michael Perry leading a new party People for a Progressive, Responsive and Open Government. Perry seeks to oust Village President Mark Stricker as filings show multiple incumbents and challengers for mayor and trustees ahead of ballots.
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Michael Perry
Wedgewood Road
People For
Perry
Mark Stricker
Amherst Place
People Party
Frances Brashares
Allemony Drive
Renee Freudenheim
Alphonso “al” Robinson
Woodgate Drive
Matteson Teen Talent Show Slated for March Twenty-Six
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department will host its fourth annual teen talent show at 6 30 p.m. March 26 at Marya Yates School 6131 Allemony Drive Matte son. Registration is free but participants must sign up in advance with a deadline of March 19. Sign-ups are at the Matteson Parks and Recreation Office 4450 Oakwood Lane during normal hours. For more information call 748 1080.
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Marya Yates School
Allemony Drive
Matteson
Matteson Parks and Recreation
Oakwood Lane
Resignations Bring ESDA Unit to a Close in Township
Township officials recount the mass resignation of ESDA leaders amid allegations of fund misappropriation and governance issues under supervisor Thomas Knowles. Sealed letters to the board cite the need to resign, leaving ESDA operations at risk as former coordinators and members depart. Corkery declined comment pending an independent audit.
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George Tamer
Mark Mehochko
Cocoordinators
Corkery
Donna Hurt
Brian Hartlep
Nick Hetmanski
Craig Sline
Patrick Doyle
Jason Murphy
Gregory Bauman
Michael Carroll
Rich Wangerin
Michael Doyle
ESDA
Thomas Knowles
Knowles
Star
The
Falaney
Freshman Building Plans Highlight School District Debate
Committee member Jan Hurst praised freshman housing as a way to protect students self esteem while University officials draw parallels with Arizona State. Huang urged multi faceted district finance solutions and separate analysis of problems before packaging. The panel postponed further discussion and approved a plan for members to attend Board of Education meetings.
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Huang
Board of Education
Hurst
Dozens of Watches Stolen From Lincoln Mall Store
Matteson police investigate theft of more than 35 watches from Afterthoughts Store at Lincoln Mall. Watches valued at 1050 dollars were taken from a locked display case on the sales floor between February 1 and 4, then the case was relocked.
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Lincoln Mall
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