Former city official linked to payoffs may be unveiled by court
A sealed transcript tip could name a Chicago Heights official connected to bribery, as attorney Anthony Scariano seeks unsealing to add the person to a civil suit seeking at least 1.3 million dollars in damages. Other defendants, including Panici and Gliottoni, face ongoing settlements amid federal corruption trials.
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John Cifelli
Thornwood
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Herb Panice
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Costello
Gliottoni
Graham
Panice
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Forfeits in corruption case threaten assets of three officials
Federal prosecutor argued the seized assets should compensate the government for a long investigation and punish Panici Gliottoni and Marshall. Sentencing is set for June 23, with each facing lengthy terms. Panici faces 259000 in forfeit assets, while Gliottoni must forfeit 110000 and Marshall 36000.
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Panici’s
Gliottoni
Marshall
Zagel
Panici
Orland Park Castle Leads Gaelic Park Parade Float
The South Side Parade features a gray stone Gaelic Park castle float built annually by the Morrissey family of Orland Park. Joe Morrissey designed the piece in 1987, with help from Eamon Malone, and Kathy Morrissey and Kathleen Toomey sourced the stone. The castle is a family effort celebrated with Mass at Gaelic Park and a parade bus ride afterward.
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Orland Park
Chicago Gaelic Park
Orland
Morrissey
Gaelic Park
Oak Forest
Joe Morrissey
Eamon Malone
Palos Park
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Kathy Morrissey
Kathy
Kathleen Toomey
Community Service Information Fair at Illinois School
A Community Service Information Fair is set for Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Illinois School in Park Forest. The event, sponsored by Illinois School, aims to connect residents with agencies offering enrichment activities and support services including child identification, D A R E training, family shelter, services for the aged blind and disabled, food programs, mental health services, rape prevention, summer reading programs, and computer access. Marcia Orr, home school coordinator, invites families educators and medical professionals to attend and meet agency representatives.
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Park Forest
Marcia Orr
Illinois
Bodnar Builds Network of Jobs to Boost Student Confidence
Bodnar creates about 100 monthly school jobs like pizza helpers and tutors to raise self esteem while teaching practical skills. She emphasizes reaching students beyond discipline with personal engagement and follow up. Her impact stands out when former students recall feeling capable after her encouragement.
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Bodnar
Illinois
Tom
Firefighters Restore Hope After House Fire Blaze
Firefighters worked for about 20 minutes to control a main house fire. Kara praised the crew for entering boldly and risking their lives to contain the blaze. Maria credited the fire department as fabulous and said they would have done anything without hesitation. The Maria family plans to rebuild in 30 days to six weeks and offered tips to neighbors about smoke detectors insurance and inventory. Donations to a trust fund can be sent to LaSalle Bank in Matteson or by calling Lori Scrementi. further details are available from Carellas and Gibson.
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Maria
LaSalle Bank
Southwick Drive
Matteson
Lori Scrementi
Village officials push tax cap concerns on state role
Park Forest and Matteson officials argued state mandates erode local control over school funding and fiscal accountability. Daniel Dubruiel and Jack Manahan said residents’ needs should drive service levels and budgets rather than state priorities.
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Matteson
Daniel Dubruiel
Park Forest
Jack Manahan
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