Dirt Loving Cyclists Lead Local Cycling Club Founder
Carl Birkelbach, founder of a local cycling club, is highlighted among new dirt-oriented bicyclists. The piece mentions case histories touching a major medical controversy and previews Dimensions Youthful wrestlers from over 40 countries at an international meet. It notes ongoing public interest in O J Simpson's case per columnist Pat Bouchard and promotes a forthcoming Suburban Perspective feature.
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Carl Birkelbach
O.J. Simpson
Pat Bouchard
Race relations focus for Matteson's future
The Quality of Life Task Force told the Matteson Village Board that race will be the village's most important issue going forward. After 18 months of work the group highlighted both strengths and strains, noting affluence, a thriving commercial district, cultural richness, and well run services alongside significant African American migration and white population decline.
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Matteson
Quality of Life Task Force
James Finno
Henry Swan
Finno
Resident escorted from board meeting over Matteson trail dispute
In Matteson the Village Hall clash over the Greenways trail near Oakwood Park heated as Arnie Travis was escorted out by police after a confrontation with Village President Mark Stricker. His wife Bonnie joined the exchange as residents fear crime along the Old Plank Trail while supporters tout health and environmental benefits. The Board moved to end debate amid tense exchanges and accusations of political consequences.
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Matteson
Village Hall
Mark Stricker
Arnie Travis
Travis
Oakwood Park
Bonnie
Emmanuel Imoukehuede
Stricker
Board rejects PADS shelter fund proposal
Matteson Village Board rejects a plan by the South Suburban Homeless Program to add 1 to water bills for a homeless shelter. The 4-1 vote left lone supporter Emanuel Imoukhuede urging local funding while others questioned burden on residents and fairness to other groups. Trustees opted to publish a list of charities instead.
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Matteson Village Board
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Matteson
Calumet City
Crete
Sauk Village
Chicago Heights
Flossmoor
Ford Heights
Glenwood
Hazel Crest
Midlothian
Richton Park
Domestic abuse not new for area police
Mary Paleologo reports that domestic violence remains widespread in the region. Police chiefs cite frequent calls in Tinley Park Chicago Heights Calumet City Flossmoor Matteson and Matteson communities with many cases settled locally.
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Area Police
Richton Park seeks affirmative marketing ordinance
Richton Park village board weighs an ordinance to require developers to submit a minority marketing plan with preliminary plats. The plan could be appealed by the village manager, with board debate over guidelines and funding for advertising, noting a similar move in Country Club Hills.
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Richton Park
Chris Limas
Limas
Country Club Hills
District 227 set for July debate on closed campus policy
Rich Township High School District 227 faces a July 11 meeting on a proposed closed campus policy during lunch. A petition with 155 residents urges closure, while officials note the district serves about 80,000 residents and discuss police input and mayoral consultations.
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Rich Township High
Nits
Thei
Brunson
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Mary Paleologo
O.J
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Nicole Brown Simpson
Tinley Park
James Wade
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