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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1994
Page
8
Two Evergreen Park junior high students ages 12 and 13 triggered $100,000 in damage across five campuses, vandalizing science rooms, gym areas and a fire exit. After the spree they allegedly used stolen funds to buy jackets, then broke into an unfinished townhouse in Orland Park and caused additional damages before fleeing authorities.
A pair of Evergreen Park youths were arrested in Orland Hills after a disorderly act at a Wal-Mart involving video games and athletic jackets. The episode echoes a modern riff on Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as discussed by a local observer who questions consequences, punishment, and juvenile justice while noting the act’s harm to school property and community norms.
An Illinois State Board of Education financial watch list highlights funding troubles in south and southwest Cook County districts. Harsh gaps persist as districts struggle with stagnant tax bases and declining state aid, with calls for mergers as a potential remedy amid a statewide pattern.
Two boys aged 12 and 13 are charged with burglary arson and property damage after a seven hour spree at Evergreen Park schools. Photos found at the scene show the vandalism. Juvenile court orders their detention for danger to others as taxpayers scramble to clean up and repair.
A 16 year old Bloom Trail High School honor student in Sauk Village reported cheating on an advanced chemistry test. He was allegedly assaulted by classmates with an older friend involved. injuries included a broken nose and concussion. The trio face juvenile petitions.
Readers praise the Star for the January 27 article on area literacy groups and urge more volunteers and community involvement. The letter highlights tutoring challenges, urges tutors from diverse backgrounds, and suggests business and religious groups support literacy initiatives. It also comments on new Richton Park curfew laws for minors and questions enforcement fairness.
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