Township official admits using town Visa for personal charges
The director of accounting for Rich Town Emergency Services and Disaster Agency acknowledged charging personal items to the township Visa card in early 1992 while claiming repayment. Mary Britton and Township Supervisor Thomas Knowles defended Corkery, who said he reimbursed the charges, though receipts are missing and some bills remain unclear.
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Rich Town, Emergency Services
Diship
USA
Corkery
Si'ng
Sim Corkery
Mary Britton
Britton
George Felaney
Thomas Knowles
Felaney
The
Star
ESDA
Knowles
Township Orders Independent Audit of ESDA Finances
The Rich Township Emergency Services and Disaster Agency will be audited after a board decision following a Star investigation into possible taxpayer money misuse. Thomas Knowles and Kevin Conlon formed a subcommittee to hire John Hausmann, a Chicago Heights CPA, who will review records dating back to 1987 or 1988. The project aims for a quick start with costs to be drawn from the general town fund and will proceed after a final meeting to confirm scope.
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Rich Township
The
Star
ESDA
Thomas Knowles
Kevin Conlon
John Hausmann
Chicago Heights
Hausmann
Olympia Fields
Conlon and
Knowles
Conlon
Robbery on Violet Street Strips Man of Miami Hurricane Jacket
Matteson police search for two suspects who jumped a young man on Violet Street near Lindenwood around 9 13 p.m. Wednesday. They assaulted him from behind, struck him on the head, and stole his three-fourths-length Miami Hurricane starter jacket before the getaway car sped off. no weapon was believed used. Two other men remained in the vehicle during the incident.
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Matteson
Violet Street
Lindenwood
Matteson police update security training for businesses
In response to the Brown's Chicken tragedy in Palatine the Matteson Police Department updates procedures for commercial establishments including fast food venues adding opening and closing times to their database and new security routines. Officers remain available to present security topics to local businesses. Open house security trainings offered Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm at the Matteson Police Department with reservations by phone.
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Palatine
Matteson Police Department
Matteson
Cicero Ave
ESDA audit and staff clashes erupt over billing control
The Star reports Corkery quit a consultant post amid claims of taxpayer money misuse and negative comments from Knowles. An independent audit was authorized, new rules for gasoline and vehicle reports were proposed, and a restructuring placed Felaney above Corkery with Knowles and the board to oversee ESDA billing practices.
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Corkery
Knowles
Township Board
Star
ESDA
Felaney
Board of
George
Corkery-Felaney-Knowles
Mary Britton
Britton
Weather lore and groundhog day at the grotto event
Weather watchers, spring lovers and media gather at the grotto at 10 a.m. Tuesday for a talk on woodchucks by zoo curators. The piece notes weather signs from spiders and cats and how to study natural indicators for forecasts.
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Shadow
Mikenas
Matteson Couple Volunteer Statues a Local Profile
The Junges are longtime Matteson residents active in town government and community groups. Henry, a trustee candidate and Rich Township official, leads the Republican organization and planning bodies. Carol serves in American Legion Auxiliary roles and chairs fund raising programs. They celebrate a silver anniversary and enjoy family time, forest preserves, and boating in a tranquil village.
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Carol
Junges
Henry
Matteson
Rich Township
Republican Organization
Matteson Historical Society
Matteson Planning Commission
American Legion Auxiliary
Ways and Means Legion
Green
District 162
Chicago Heights
Matteson School
Huth
Rich Township High School
Rich East
Bloom High
Notre Dame University
Indiana
Creighton Law School
Nebraska
IEPA decision on Timber Ridge composting faces three options
IEPA reviewer Compost Smith frames final call as denial, public hearing, or outright permit. Ward warns a permit without a hearing is worst case. residents fear asthma risks, chemical interactions, leachate to creek, and foul odor in a dense area. Frankfort officials oppose site for environment and future business impact.
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Ward
IEPA
Frankfort
Richard Gale
Richton Park
Maternal duty cited in Matteson child death case
Police say a mother faced murder charges based on parental responsibility after a child suffered suspicious injuries on Oct 23 and died weeks after the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services returned him home. The Matteson case echoes a 1992 Illinois Supreme Court ruling. Roosevelt Bell, 23, was arrested for the related Chicago Heights infant death.
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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois
Barbara Peters
Matteson
Supreme Court
Richard Walsh
Roosevelt Bell
W. 14Th Place
Chicago Heights
Bryan
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Kluger Furs
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Flossmoor Commons
Vollmer
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