Ludeman center meeting on patient abuse and staffing issues
The state Human Rights Authority heard Ludeman Developmental Center director Arthur Dykstra outline abuse cases and hiring problems at Ludeman in Park Forest. He urged on site hiring changes, improved abuse reporting, and staff training while noting civil service gaps hinder accountability and turnover.
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Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center
Human Rights Authority
Park Forest
Arthur Dykstra
Dykstra
Ludeman
Turkey
Ludeman Center
Matteson Police Launch Free Youth Fingerprint Program
The Matteson police announce a free youth fingerprinting program for preschool and school children in four village areas. Sessions run across four locations on specified June weekends with times 10 am to noon and noon to 2 pm. Parents must accompany children and sign the card, which the department will not keep.
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Matteson Police Department
Matteson
Old Matteson
Lincoln Terrace
Applewood Manor
Oakwood Manor
Matteson Community Center
Cricket Hill
Glen Ridge
Matteson Fire Station No. 2
Woodgate
Creekside
Matteson Parks and Recreation
Beechwood
Willow Roads
Lawrence Burnson
Jearl Wood Faces Struggles After Not Guilty Verdict
Ex Marine Jearl Wood pleads under pressure from financial and family stress. He recalls suicide thoughts but remains concerned for wife and two children. A 1980 shooting case ended with not guilty by reason of insanity. Victim Cecil Herrell filed a $1 million civil suit. Wood underwent therapy and shares growing depression amid mounting problems.
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Mike Walsh
Jearl Wood
Sui
Wood
Jear] Lee
Ford Motor Company
Chicago
South
Vietnam
Cecil Herrell
Herrell
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Charles E. Gavin
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Physicians For Social Responsibility
Matteson Village Hall
Jearl Jr
Maurice
Zuella
Harvey
Memorial Park
Star Publications
Mike Voss
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