Woman beaten while delivering pizza in Richton Park
Police report a woman delivering pizza was struck on the head with a baseball bat after an attempt to extort money. She recalls pockets being searched, but only the pizza was stolen. Bailey and two juveniles linked by witnesses. two suspects used a pay phone from Glenshire Nursing Home nearby.
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Richton Park
Bailey
Mackiewicz
Glenshire Nursing Home
Cicero Ave
Nursing Home
Senior Computer Education Program Wins Award
Rieck led seniors to learn computer basics with student teachers in Rich Township. The district bought programs for checkbook maintenance and geography while expanding student involvement. Initiated in 1997 by former superintendent Sandra Lynne Schmutzler, it aimed to connect the community with schools and received positive feedback from participants.
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Rieck
Comput
Ers
Faris
Sandra Lynne Schmutzler
Rich Township
National School Public Relations Association
Chicago Heights book sells out quick as history popular
The Chicago Heights Historic Preservation Advisory Committee reports brisk sales for Images of America Chicago Heights. The 200 plus photo compilation raised about $5,000 for the group, with 540 copies sold by midweek and a second batch already planned. Proceeds differ by purchase source, supporting the committee or the printer.
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Chicago Heights
Euclid
Paul
Ades Historic Preservation Committee
Pho Pen
Candeloro
Arcadia Publishing
Dover
N.H
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
City Hall
Walgreens eyes Sauk Trail glass atrium store
Walgreens plans a 22 acre Sauk Village site at Sauk Trail and Torrence Avenue to build a $5 million annual sales glass atrium store anchored on a half price tax abatement. Preferred Development will develop the parcel with 1.5 acres for Walgreens while seeking incentives totaling $250,000 from District 206 and the 168 district over five years. Construction could begin by September 1 pending final board approval at the July 27 meeting.
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Sauk Village
Walgreen Co
Sauk Trail
Torrence Avenue
Bloom Township
Walgreens
Preferred Development Inc
Morabito
Peckham
Walgreen
Cook County
Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Crestwood
Ronald Dieterich
Sauk
Dieterich
Board weighs expulsion after kidnap plot at district school
District 153 faces a decision on expelling a sixth grader who threatened female classmates and discussed kidnapping and killing one. The boy, 12, pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder and kidnapping and is under probation and psychiatric treatment. Parents seek removal to protect their daughters. the board weighs legal duties and student rights as experts advise decisive action amid nationwide concerns about school violence.
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Homewood School District 153 Board of Education
Hart Junior High
George Scully
Scully
Hart School
Mike Welsh
District 153
Welsh
Hart
Jerry Morin
Morin
Chicago
Thomas Dockweiler
Barbara Ramsey
Brian Braun
Illinois School Law Survey
Steve Drizin
Children and Family Justice Center
Northwestern University
Pam Riley
Center For Prevention of
Homewood Days festival opens with music and crafts
Three day Homewood Days festival kicks off in downtown Homewood with expanded stage music, crafts from across the country and carnival rides in Independence Park. Organizers expect strong crowds with 25 000 to 35 000 attendees last year and aim for more, supported by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and multiple sponsors.
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Homewood
Sandy Santacaterina
Homewood Chamber of Commerce
Santacaterina
Naperville
Independence Park
Homewood Days
Chamber
Bill Frank
The
Star
Village of Homewood
Media One
Xtreme Bean
Cub Shaver Chevrolet
Bank of Homewood
VanSypma’s Jewelry
Homewood Disposal
Ameritech Yellow Pages
Advance Bank
Manny Hoffman Insurance
Homewood McDonald’s
Anthonisen Financial
Chuck’s
House of Magic
ATA Karate
Greenfield area water system plan with new treatment plant
Village officials initiated a 1996 study by Clark Dietz to map 20 year water needs for about 12 000 residents. The plan includes a well and treatment plant booster stations transmission lines and an elevated tower near Greenfield south of Lakewood to improve access for the new subdivision.
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Clark Dietz Engineering Firm
Steger Road
Bohlman Parkway
Greenfield
Lakewood
Rich East approves 1998 99 athletic trainer contract
The board approved a $52 560 contract with Healthsouth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center for athletic trainer services at Rich East High School for the 1998 99 year. The agreement covers all sports from 3 to 6 pm on school days and a trainer at every football game, with unanimous support. Lohr urged broader coverage for 1999 2000 while open bidding is considered. The district also renewed security services with the Park Forest Police Department.
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Rich East High School
Healthsouth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center
Supt
Harold Huang
Lohr
Park Forest Police Department
Securit
Cares
Rich East High
Schoo
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