Peace keepers not just muscle men bar bouncers
Prime Time profiles bar workers who are real people beyond their job. Meet a few as the segment explores everyday roles. Dimensions highlights how youth, including 4-H members, find value beyond farm fun.
Rookie of the Year echoes in familiar faces in new summer film
A movie release titled Rookie of the Year features cast members who resemble athletes or familiar sports figures from prior seasons. The piece notes optics of familiar faces reappearing on screen as part of the film’s appeal and marketing.
Family Leave Act coverage and duration details
The article explains who is covered under the new federal Family Leave Act, the circumstances under which leave is granted, and the duration of leave. It notes related context in Business and Dimensions sections, with contact references for further information.
Perry blasts Matteson letterhead use over Weinlund praise
Matteson Village Board members condemned Trustee Michael Perry for using village letterhead in a bulk mailing praising Rep. Larry Weinlund. Perry insisted no public funds were used and the action was within his rights, while trustees argued it misuses stationery and strains party politics. The village attorney noted no rule explicitly bans letterhead use.
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Matteson Village Board
Michael Perry
Larry Weinlund
R-New Lenox
World Music Theatre
Perry
Wennlund
Weinlund
Nancy Dominik
Dominik
Richton Park hires planner for long term growth review
Richton Park hires Ralph Burke & Associates to review development proposals and guide long term growth. The plan includes six tasks from a planning workshop to neighborhood targeting and recreational development. Fees total 25,300 to 37,800, billed monthly to the village.
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Richton Park
David Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Ralph Burke & Associates
Real estate agents say Olympia Fields prices stable
Olympia Fields home values remain steady with few changes from last year say three area agents. Market shows 51 homes for sale, 16 closed sales and 6 contracts pending, with prices concentrated under 200000 while the highest on market reaches 595000. The school district controversy has not affected the market.
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Olympia Fields
Rich Township
Board of Education
RE/MAX
Conrad Sweet
South Suburban Board of Realtors
Sweet
Olympiaields
Don’t turn summer swim into tragedy
Local emergency professionals warn back yard pools pose risks when left unsupervised. Northwest Homer Fire Protection District stressed secured access as two incidents last month involved unattended toddlers. Will County ordinances exist, but Homer Township lacks local pool inspection policy, with 4 foot or higher fencing recommended by county rules.
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Robert Payne
Northwest
Homer
Payne
Will County
Homer Township
Ken Vrba
Department
Two teens charged with Park Forest stabbing murder
Park Forest woman Naina Gheewala 30, a hospital worker, was stabbed to death as she unloaded groceries. Police say two 15-year-olds, Gerrard Bates and Brian Lanner, were arrested within 24 hours and charged as adults with first degree murder and attempted armed robbery. They were found near their homes at 1 p.m. Sunday and are held on 250000 bond awaiting July court date.
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Park Forest
Naina Gheewala
Gheewala
Dogwood St
John Lancaster
Lancaster
Gerrard Bates
Dunlap Road
Brian Lanner
Cook County
Hans Hoffmann
Paulina
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