Richton Park Board approves block party policy
Richton Park trustees approve a block party policy proposed by the Human Relations Commission to boost neighborhood ties this summer. Adults may register if 90 percent of block households sign a petition while streets stay accessible for emergency services. Alcohol sales spark debate. officials split on permitting sales with licenses.
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Jackson speaks at Huth on Black History Month
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr visiting Matteson Huth School delivered a motivational lecture to students from Matteson Richton Park and Park Forest. He urged higher education, discussed race relations, and cited figures like Rosa Parks and MLK Jr while stressing personal responsibility and community progress.
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Tahman Bradley
Matteson
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Altho Jackson
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Mitha Rao
Olympia Fields
Biker to peddle across the country for charity
John Umstattd a 36 year old Richton Park resident and Illinois Central Metro Commuter train employee plans a cross country bike ride starting June 6 from San Francisco. He will join 50 riders in America by Bicycle Cross Country Challenge to raise funds for Sunrise Center St Anne a facility aiding disabled people. The 52 day 3741 mile trek ends July 28 in Portsmouth New Hampshire with wife Juliana as chief backup staff.
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Golden Gate State Beach
Democrats Vie For 11th District Nomination In Primary
Gary Mueller a 34 year old attorney from New Lenox and Steven Barach a 58 year old Beecher small business owner seek the Democratic nomination for the 11th Congressional District in the March 17 primary. Both pitch themselves as relatable candidates focusing on healthcare education Social Security and tax issues. Barach previously ran in 1996 and aims to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Weller in November.
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