Richton Park to fund college scholarships via golf outing
Richton Park officials announce a 1998 President's Golf Outing on May 17 to raise money for a new village scholarship fund. The program aims to aid residents in pursuing higher education at Prairie State College or other institutions with grants up to 500 dollars.
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Richton Park
Kim Riddering
Parks and Recreation Commission
Rudolph Banovich
Rick Reinbold
Prairie State College
Village Board of Trustees
Jim Sigman
Cops and Schools Push DUI Awareness in Illinois
Park Forest police and Licensed for Life team with local and statewide schools to teach high school students about DUI risks and zero tolerance. Sgt Michael McNamara leads in school talks while officers from nearby towns join. The Chicago based group funds equipment and aims to reach every Illinois high school, seeking corporate donations to cover a $1 million cost.
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Park Forest
Licensed For Life
Michael McNamara
Park Forest Police Department
McNamara
Cheryl Baczek
Baczek
Illinois
Sunday brunch for seniors fosters camaraderie in Rich Township
Mary Purlee, Rich Township's senior outreach director, leads monthly Sunday brunches for widowed and single seniors since 1981. A group of 20 to 35 meets on the second Sunday, choosing South Suburban restaurants in Joliet and Kankakee, often carpooling to shared meals and conversation.
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Mary Purlee
Rich Township
Purlee
Joliet
Kankakee
Voters turnout rises where local questions drive polls
In Frankfort and Homewood Flossmoor turnout was notable as referendums spurred participation. About 40 percent voted in Homewood Flossmoor Park District and a third in Frankfort for Lincoln Way District 210 borrow plans. Voters in Calumet City and Oak Forest largely stayed away unless a tax issue mattered.
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Frankfort
Homewood- Flossmoor
Calumet City
Chicago Heights
Oak Forest
Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Lincoln Way
Frank Renz
Carol Bullaro
Hoover
Schrum School District
Acorn Library
Matteson Board selects new sergeant for police force
The Matteson Board of Police and Fire Commission chose Norman Burnson, a 18-year veteran formerly a detective youth officer, as sergeant and offered jobs to three others. Burnson, brother of Police Chief Lawrence Burnson, notes it will take time to adjust to the sergeant role during his transition from detective to patrol.
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Matteson Board of Police and Fire Commission
Lens
Norman Burnson
Kevin Warmack
Burnson
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Matteson Richton Park
Pam Dis
Jonathan Proskey
G. Matteson
Matteson Public Library
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