Neighborhood mourns Park Forest murder victim Gheewala
Police tie a Saturday night killing to a pair of teenagers who targeted the Gheewala family on Dogwood Street. Neighbors describe the victim as civil and close to the community while officials say the murder is isolated with no ongoing threat.
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Paulina Hoffmann
Gheewala
Rich Central High School
Hans Hoffmann
Barb Holz
Holz
John Genzler
Gheewalas
Genzler
Robert Maeyama
Park Forest
Maeyama
Hickory Hills School
Chestnut St
Dogwood Street
Evelyn Pegues
Indianwood Blvd
Pegues
John A. Marten
Neola St
Village mailer dispute stirs debate over use of letterhead
Perry faces criticism from Perry trustees over a June 14 letter sent on village letterhead praising state official Wennlund. Trustees claim potential political motive and lack of board approval, while Perry defends actions as nonpartisan and transparent about dedication to Matteson.
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Wennlund
Perry
Matteson
Matteson area tightens pool fence and gate rules
Matteson and nearby towns tighten pool safety with four foot yard or pool fences, self closing gates, and alarms on yard gates for in ground pools. Inspectors will patrol daily as officials stress closing gates to curb drownings and diving accidents, noting past incidents and strict local codes.
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Matteson
Flossmoor
Greg Berk
Orland Park
Bob Buhs
Correction notice on Olympia Fields village board report
The Star corrects a July 1 article quoting Bonnie Danick who allegedly claimed a 12 percent drop in Olympia Fields property values and linked 93 homes for sale to Rich Township High School District 227. Danick did not make these statements, and The Star regrets the errors.
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Olympia Fields
the Star
Bonnie Danick
Danick
Rich Township
Ket
Sweet
Matteson approves rights and grants for Willow Road lights
Matteson trustees plan to fund seven street lights on Willow Road between Allemony and Beechwood with 39,000 in Motor Fuel Tax aid from the Illinois Department of Transportation. They will seek a 205th Street bridge enhancement grant up to 1.72 million to span I 57 linking town halves, with 80 percent grant and 20 percent village share.
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Willow Road
Allemony Park
Matteson
MFT
Illinois Department of Transportation
Allemony
Beechwood
Daniel du
Bruiel
Menards Home Improvement
Southgate Commerce Center
Plan Commission
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
Woodgate graduates receive diplomas at district ceremony
Woodgate School in Matteson Richton Park District 159 awarded diplomas to 37 eighth grade graduates on June 4. School Board members Henry Swan and Joseph Jarzabkowski presented diplomas. Marcus Blossom earned outstanding student honors while Marcus Willis and Shemeen Johnson received American Legion awards.
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Som
American Legion
Marcus Willis
Shemeen Johnson
Marcus Blossom
Joseph Randle el
Robin Black
Tiffiney Smith
Michael Barnes
Spelling
Arquisha Brown
Stacy Scurry
Eric Powell
Kourtney Williams
Vincent Swan
Natasha Robinson
Sean Simmons
Marcus Cotton
Sha’ron Young
Brandon McCray
Kim Jackson
Tiffany Johnson
Sasha Edwards
Youlanda Duggar
Real estate markets hold steady amid school district issues
In The Greens district 227 and Olympia Fields buyers see fast sales with homes 392000 and up in The Greens and several sales around 179000 to 340000. Realtors note district troubles influence some buyers but overall market remains stable with executives moving in and out.
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Carolyn Purdy
Coldwell Banker 1St American
Olympia Fields
Parkland Development Debate Seeks Value for Flooded Property
Unit costs for a proposed development range from 120000 to 130000 with board members debating if it is the best use of the property. Flood plains limit developable area to about 6 to 7 acres and extending Poplar Avenue is costly. A golf course plan failed last year and there is talk of a village park. Parks and Recreation Commission urges park fee increases at Glaeser Park to 25 dollars for residents and 75 dollars for nonresidents or corporate use, and recommends ending fee waivers for employees officials and groups.
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Poplar Avenue
Parks and Recreation Commission
Glaeser Park
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