Tollway DUI patrols slash deaths as holidays loom
State police on tollways intensified RAID like patrols through June ahead of Independence Day, citing 12 tollway fatalities this year. Trooper Terry notes 1,700 DUI arrests in three months, with penalties up to license revocation, jail, and fines. He compares US penalties to harsher foreign regimes, urging citizen reports via channel nine.
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Schmidt
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Jimmy C. Terry
District 4
Crestwood
Terry
Illinois
Bulgaria
Sweden
Malaya
Turkey
South Africa
el Salvador
Larry Milen
Midlothian
Michael Stavola
Plaza 47
Halsted Street
Homewood
Illinois Tollway
Pete Reynolds
Village imposes new fire and paramedic fees in Park Forest
The Park Forest village board approved a resolution to charge nonresidents up to 200 for fire calls to fund village needs avoiding a tax increase. Fire and paramedic fees for nonresidents were approved with other ordinances advancing. Trustee Duffy criticized charges for services benefiting residents. The measure notes 46 percent of 13 car fires in 1983 involved nonresident vehicles. A separate ordinance raises paramedic fees for nonresidents from 50 to 75 per call. First readings set fees for vehicle stickers and reoccupancy inspections. A public hearing on a White Hen Pantry center is tentatively set for July 3, with concerns about July 4 celebrations.
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Park Forest
John Perry
E. Patrick Duffy
John Morrisey
Board of Trustees
Bean
Orchard Drive
Indianwood Boulevard
Rich South earns national recognition for educational excellence
Rich South High School, serving Matteson and Richton Park students, was highlighted alongside Downers Grove North and Glenbrook schools for excellence. Principal Trimble and teachers praised for ensuring student involvement and a strong commitment to the whole student, not just academics. Enrollment last year reached 1,160 with projected 1,178 for next year. The award stems from the National Commission on Excellence in Education after its A Nation at Risk critique.
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Board of Education
Rich South
Trimble
Fritz Wildermuth
Rich East
Dr. Firestone
Stuents
Wildermuth
Illinois
Matteson
Richton Park
Park Forest
Tinley Park
National Commission On Excellence In Education
Bell
Donald Trimble
William Firestone
U.S. Department of Education
Department of Education
World’s fair debated by south suburb group
SSMMA has long studied the World’s fair impact with a task force to be announced soon. President Martin Kauchak of Hazel Crest joins the NIPC mayors group and the fair's economic development subcommittee. Transportation improvements in the south suburbs could secure access and benefits if the fair comes.
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SSMMA
Royle
Martin Kauchak
Hazel Crest
NIPC
Chicago
Ms. Royle
Woodgate graduates announced in Matteson District 159
Thirty nine Woodgate School graduates were honored in June first commencement. Diploma recipients include Nicole Allen and many others with district officials awarding degrees and certificates. Notable honorees: outstanding student Jeff Mailhiot and citizenship awards for Shawn Johnson and Christine Contreras.
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Woodgate School
Matteson
Board of Education
Lawrence Charlin
Nicole Allen
Stanton Bailey
Gordon Ball
King Blossom
Chanin Brownlow
Anita Bulger
Vivaldi Charles
Brandon Clark-Singer
Christine Contreras
Tom Cotto
Roy Davis
Andy Driver
Nifer Loveless
Brandon Clark Singer
James Jackson
Gabrielle Herndon
Jeff Mailhiot
Dwight Driver
Woodgate
Shawn Johnson
American Legion
Residents protest alcohol council move in East Hazel Crest
East Hazel Crest residents packed a village board meeting to oppose the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism locating its programs in town after leasing space at the Chek Inn and negotiating to buy it from Marathon Oil. Residents cited safety concerns and potential legal fights while the board considered zoning and a possible referendum threat. The session also approved halving the utility tax and renewed the dispatch agreement with the Harvey fire department.
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East Hazel Crest
Village Board of Trustees
South Suburban Council
Marathon Oil Company
Veronica Grucel
Chek-Inn
Ann Prater
Warren Swanson
Swanson
Harvey Fire Department
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Downers Grove North
Downers Grove
Glenbrook South
Glenview
Glenbrook North
Northbrook
Authority's Economic Development Subcommittee
Chicago Area
Jason Erdakos
John Fitzsimons
Jerry Golf
Marcia Harris
Ken Hartsfield
David Hlavac
Tony Jones
Jeff Kaster
Jennifer Loveless
Mike Manning
Marcus Matthews
LaShay Mundy
Beth Nolan
David Polito
Kathryne Prepura
Craig Pugh
Pam Ray
Satsha Reader
Marshelle Russell
Steve Scimeca
Michelle Spanraft
Heather Working
Jen
Alcohol
Donald Sheldrake
Sheldrake
Servicemaster Park Forest Inc
John Newman
J. Newman & Son
Harwood, Homewood
Podiatrist
Ingrid Gentile
Flossmoor
Vollmer
Ken-Rich Concrete Construction A Division OF
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South Park
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