Tragedy Contes Wos Page At Pagorek Meeting With Families
Families of Courtney Begley will receive funeral and burial checks next week as organizers report funds from a Crete benefit event cover about a third of costs. Poker run drew 600 to 800 people with Chicago suppliers donating help. Community members, including Pam Kedrouske and Julieanna Lauer, describe acts of care and support from strangers and friends alike after the tragedy. Courtney’s mother recalls the loss while displaying photos and poems from local children.
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Crete
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Chicago
Julieanna Lauer
Courtney
Lauer
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Art Center schedules Lustig exhibit and events in Park Forest
The Park Forest Art Center announces an August Lustig reception on the 2nd from 7:30 to 9 p.m. open to the public, plus a two day benefit sale August 16 and 17 to fund the Art Center School. Items accepted include new and used art supplies. drop offs August 9 and 10. A Day At the Arts on August 20 includes a bus trip to the Art Institute and Museum of Contemporary Art with meals, pricing $32 members $35 guests.
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Patricia Moore
Park Forest Art Center Board
205 Centre
Arts
Freedom Hall
Art Institute
Imperial China
National Palace Museum
Szechwan
New Museum of Contemporary Art
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Castle party saga prompts zoning questions in village
Village attorney says the business activity shown in a brochure for the Castle violated residential zoning. Mayor Field and neighbors note large parties and traffic. dispute with Durham over compliance, with no fines requested and meetings planned to resolve the issue.
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Thomas Thanas
Poems Remember Courtney At Balmoral And Parkview Ceremonies
Students from Balmoral Elementary and Parkview School held tree planting ceremonies in memory of Courtney. A poem signed by 16 students expressed grief and hope, describing Courtney as a “giant ball of joy” and recounting letters sent to her friends’ families. Julieanna Lauer read the letters aloud, noting they brought smiles and comfort to those grieving.
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Balmoral Elementary
Sheena
Cari
Courtney
Parkview School
Julieanna Lauer
Matteson Officer Injured in High Speed Chase
Two people were taken into custody after a pursuit that started at Sears in Lincoln Mall. The chase reached 40 to 60 mph through Matteson and onto Interstate 57 before the suspects fled on foot and were captured in Harvey. The incident left a Matteson officer injured.
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Matteson
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Interstate 57
Harvey
Bond Issue Funds Richton Industrial Park Upgrades
A finance plan authorizes 1.05 million in general obligation bonds as an alternate revenue source to fund infrastructure improvements at Richton Industrial Park on Central Avenue and Sauk Trail. Hammond claims residents will not see higher property taxes due to the bond. Police report a pursuit on I-57 ended with a collision that caused minor injuries to a Matteson squad officer and are not releasing further chase details until Cook County states attorney charges are filed.
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Richton
Central Avenue
Sauk Trail
Hammond
Matteson
Cook County
Oak Lawn to expand water system as four towns eyed
Mayor Welch backs a careful upgrade before adding new users as Oak Lawn plans 19 million dollars in improvements to its Lake Michigan water distribution. Ten towns now receive water, with Frankfort, Lockport, Mokena and New Lenox asking to join. a committee of two representatives from each town will oversee the project and funding.
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Dwight Welch
Sage of
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Matteson
Oak Forest
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Orland Hills
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Palos Hills
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Lockport
Mokena
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Joe Waber
Faber
Ernie Kolb
Phil Schmitz
Mark Stricker
Stricker
Chuck Tokar
John Downs
Richard Dystrup
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Pat Jones
Jack Orr
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