Gun Control Debates Stretch Beyond Illinois
County opinions on the Brady Bill reflect a broader national debate. Dealers advocate tougher penalties for gun offenders and question crime origins, while lawmakers weigh penalties, licensing, and undercover sales. The discussion touches on licensing fees, interstate law gaps, and potential ammunition taxes as part of a broader effort to curb gun violence.
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Illinois
Noel Incavo
Midwest Sporting Goods Inc
Lyons
Bud Pennella
Glenwood Gun Shop Inc
Zelman
Clinton
Rhode Island
John Chafee
U.S
Mel Reynolds
Chicago
Steve Westerfeld
Sangmeister
Blood donation drives and procedures outlined
Blood cential and the process is completely sterile. The needle is not removed from its sterile package until the donor is ready to give blood and, after the blood is drawn, the needle is destroyed and discarded into a biohazard container. United Blood Services will conduct blood drives in several communities with hours listed for St Paul Lutheran Thornton Riverdale Village Hall Sauk Village Calumet City and St Jude Dalton.
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United Blood Services
South Suburban Gang Initiative expands with districts joining
Moriarty chairs a cross community task force moving to attack gang crime. Communities Matteson Richton Park Olympia Fields Country Club Hills and Rich Township join along with districts 162 159 160 144 227 and 228 in a coordinated anti gang program. Officials urge strong leadership and public involvement to acknowledge and eradicate gang activity.
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Matteson
Matteson-Richton Park
Country Club Hills
Prairie Hills
Rich Township
Bremen Township
Niemeyer
Dwight Welch
Welch
Park Board Considers Signs and Redevelopment Plan
The park board favored posting reward signs to deter vandalism and discussed a draft plan for Helen Jones Park redeveloped for year round use. Terry Pugh noted allocations for baseball, basketball, volleyball and soccer fields while William Pugh referenced deterrence in the decision.
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William Pugh
Park News
Helen Jones Park
Terry Pugh
District 162 trains to curb gang influence in schools
District 162 in Matteson kicks off a 15 week gang prevention curriculum for fourth graders with a workshop led by Superintendent Sandra Lynne Schmutzler. Attendees include teachers from Zion Lutheran and St. Lawrence O Toole as part of the South Suburban Gang Initiative with Rich Township Olympia Fields Richton Park and Country Club Hills.
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Matteson
Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Country Club Hills
Rich Township
David Niemeyer
Sandra Lynne Schmutzler
Zion Lutheran
St. Lawrence O’toole
Schmutzler
Richton Park Considering Cable Regulation Vote
Richton Park plans a Monday board vote on regulating basic cable rates and equipment costs amid federal changes to rate rules. The village, part of a South Suburban alliance, may negotiate a joint franchise to share legal costs and extend its current agreement beyond 2008 before the rate freeze ends January 15.
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Richton Park
David Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Jones Intercable Company
Cable Commission
Judge Loretta Douglas to speak on women in law
Circuit Court Judge Loretta Douglas will discuss women in law at 10 30 a m Thursday at the Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd. Douglas has served as a judge since 1984 and presides in a felony trial court in the Bridgeview Courthouse. She holds a Loyola J D and a George Washington University L L M and has led the Women’s Bar Association and teaches litigation and criminal law at South Suburban College.
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Loretta Douglas
Park Forest Public Library
Lakewood Blvd
Douglas
Bridgeview
Loyola University
George Washington University
National Law Center
The
Women’s Bar Association
South Suburban College
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Thornton
Riverdale Village Hall
Sauk Village Village Hall
Torrence Ave
Sauk Village
Faith Bailey
St. Jude Church
Dalton
Sheri Kohout
Moriarty
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House OF Lynwood
Joseph’s
Hollywood Park
Warsaw
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Wausau South Holland
Holland
Louis South Holland
Horizon Eyes Family Eye Care
Frankfort
Qua Open House
Game2com
Frankfort Crossing
la Grange Rd
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N. LaGrange Frankfort
Crystal Square Plaza
Essington Rd
Joliet
U.P.S
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