Pugh death penalty ruling cites defense error in sentencing
Justices say public defender's failure to present evidence at the eligibility phase hurt Pugh during sentencing but not at trial. New attorney uncovered possible facts discrediting the lone witness Haskins, and supports Pugh's claim the gun fired as he fled. Pugh had no prior record, finished high school, worked until days before the murder, and had an alcohol problem. Interstate News Service
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Pugh
Douglas
Public Defender
Haskins
Nickels
Private Saloon Plan Aims to Boost Village Venture
A private investors saloon may back a village project with funds possibly ready by September 15. The club could open soon after if funding arrives, with supporters expressing optimism despite setbacks.
Weather Effects on Driveways and Surface Maintenance
Residents note recent weather created soft surfaces and deep ruts on driveways. Local officials urge repairs to preserve area access and prevent further damage.
Chicago Heights Bribery Case Eyes More Defendants
Chicago Heights plans to add up to six new defendants to a civil suit over past bribery schemes led by former city officials and contractors. Potential new names include former City Commissioner Eugene Sadus and City Planner Joseph Christofanelli, with two firms also listed. The action seeks over 1 million dollars in damages and has both state and federal filings.
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Chicago Heights
Eugene Sadus
Anthony G. Scariano
Sadus
Scariano
Chancery Division
Cook County
Joseph Christofanelli
Enrico Doggett
Dante DeSantis
Robinson Engineering, Ltd
Christofanelli
Doggett
DeSantis
Charles Panici
Nick LoBue
Panici
Gliottoni
U.S. District Court
James Zagel
City Corporation
James Creswell
John Cirelli
RW Robinson and Associates, Co
Thornwood
Rod Costello
LoBue
Students become newscasters at Matteson fifth grade
Ann Gilchrist’s fifth grade class at Matteson School District 162 in Indiana explored NBC studios in Chicago via a tour funded by Roger Brown, a NBC producer. They studied newsroom roles including newsmen sports commentators weather forecasters and producers while learning how cities function and touring Chicago landmarks.
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Ann Gilchrist
Matteson
Indiana
NBC
Chicago
Clown follows in floppy feet of famous dad
Park Forest resident Joella Thom Gardner 47 starts a new career as Jackie Thum the Clown to honor her late father Jack Thum Thee Clown who died in 1980. She performs at parties and events, promoting his legacy and raising funds for sick children and orphans. Gardner markets her act after distributing fliers and awaits clients for events.
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Clown
Famous Dad
Park Forest
Joella Thom Gardner
Gardner
Jackie Thum
Jack Thum
Thum
Mickey Rooney
Mary A. Compto
Joella Thum Gardner
Secret meeting charges hit Will County officials
Will County state’s attorney filed Open Meetings Act charges against the Monee Village Board and most of Peotone over alleged closed door talks on a rural water sewer plan. Indictments target Monee Village Attorney Norman Steller, ex-mayors Richard Willie and Richard Anderson, and Betty Wood. University Park officials exempt from some provisions. race track funding not the focus. Glasgow said the aim is accountability not jail terms, with notices mailed to defendants.
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Will County
Monee Village Board
Peotone
Jim Glasgow
Glasgow
Monee Village
Norman Stelter
Monee
Richard Willie
Richard Anderson
Betty Wood
Chicago
Richard Halleck
Monee and
Officials in Monee and Peotone indicted over secret meetings
Will County Grand Jury returned March 24 indictments charging Monee Trustees Donald R Stevenson Harry Van Deursen Jr Donald Dornhecker and Dale Patterson and former Mayor Richard Willie with four counts of official misconduct a Class 3 felony and one count of misconduct of a municipal officer plus Open Meetings Act violations. Monee Mayor Larry Kochel and trustees Janet Bell and Barry Sieron face one Open Meetings Act count. Peotone trustees Jerry Baker Gary Hudson former Mayor Richard Anderson and Mayor Richard Benson charged with multiple counts of official misconduct and Open Meetings Act violation. Anderson also faces tampering with public records counts. Peotone Trustee Michael Reilly charged with three counts of official misconduct and one Open Meetings Act violation. Monee Realtor Elizabeth Wolf charged with two counts of tampering with public records.
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Will County
Grand Jury
Monee
Donald R. Stevenson
Harry van Deursen Jr
Donald Dornhecker
Dale Patterson
Richard Willie
Larry Kochel
Janet Bell
Barry Sieron
Norman Stelter
Peotone
Jerry Baker
Gary Hudson
Richard Anderson
Richard Benson
Anderson
Michael Reilly
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Renee Brown
Roger
Bill Schwingel
By Stewart Warren
University Park
Halleck
General Assembly
Phil Novak
D Bradley
Elizabeth Wolf
The
Star
Jan Phillips
Ray Kawa
Homewood-Flossmoor
Hazel Crest-Country Club Hills
Crete University Park
Matteson-Richton Park
Otto Boulevard
P. O. Bar
Illinois
Norman A. Rosinski
James S. Meidell
Lester G. Sons
Chicago Sun-Times Company
Tinley Park
Ile
the Audit Bureau
U. S
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