Police aid homeless in daily shelter struggles noted
A missing mother reports her son missing while he and other homeless rely on shelters and public spaces for warmth. Veterans say experience guides police responses, daytime shelters run 7 to 4, libraries close early leaving gaps until overnight shelters open at 7. Transportation hinders access when shelters are closed.
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Police
Chicago Heights
Franklin
Homeless but hopeful tales at Public Access shelter site
An article from a PADS shelter depicts a varied group of homeless adults sharing stories of relocation, job loss, and family conflict. A 26 year old recounts theft from his brother, a criminal law degree and failed path toward policing, with words on ongoing job searches and a bid to reattempt the police exam before age 30.
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PADS
Deborah Franklin
Indiana
South Suburban College
Purdue University Calumet
Area politicians mobilize for airport rally in Matteson
Gubernatorial candidates and a host of mayors plan a pro airport rally today at the Holiday Inn in Matteson to press for a south suburban airport. Opponents are expected outside and inside the venue as FAA funding decisions loom this year.
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Jeffrey Dixon
Chicago
Illinois
Holiday Inn
Matteson
Peotone
Richard Benson
Benson
Dixon
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
FAA
Jane Garvey
Weller
Garvey
Anti-gang group hosts fund-raiser for youth programs
A Mardi Gras style dance fundraiser hosted by the South Suburban Gang Initiative aims to curb gang proliferation. The event gathers support from Matteson Olympia Fields Richton Park and Rich Township schools for a Friday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Holiday Inn Matteson party with $20 tickets covering food music prizes and a cash bar. Robin Kelly describes the initiative as a collaborative effort to improve safety and life quality while Think Straight programs teach positive decisions leadership conflict resolution and resources to youths.
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Matteson
Olympia Fields
Richton Park
Rich Township
Holiday Inn
Robin Kelly
Gang Initiative
Police citizen academy starts in Richton Park this spring
Richton Park residents will begin a 10 week Citizens Police Academy on February 25 in the Village Hall board room. The program aims to reveal police work, improve communications, and foster community ties with 20 participants this term. A graduation ceremony will follow the course.
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Richton Park
Citizen Police Academy
Comdr
Leonard Czaplewski
Czaplewski
James van Schepen
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