FBI opens Corruption Hotline in Chicago Heights area
The FBI and its Chicago Heights and Joliet offices announce a new Corruption Hotline to encourage tips on illegal or unethical public official behavior. Call 755-8881 in Chicago Heights or 815-740-2075 in Joliet or report via Star Publications at 755-6161 extension 301. Tipsters may stay anonymous, and information can be provided without direct FBI contact.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Chicago Heights
Joliet
Star
Star Publications
Richard Smith
Robert Whiting
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Whiting
Residents seek county review of District 162 finances
Nearly 500 Oakwood area residents will file a petition asking Cook County Educational Service Region to review Matteson Elementary School District 162 finances. Edwin Stuart presents the petition to Richard J. Martwick.
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Hal Burnett
Oakwood
Matteson
Richard J. Martwick
Educational Service Region
Cook County
Edwin Stuart
School Board of District
Cook County Educational Service Region
Board of Education
Richton Square
Richton Park
Ing
District 162
Speed Special Education Co-Operative
SMA
Richton Park trustees weigh revenue funds and road projects
Richton Park trustees held a brief public hearing on spending 58000 in federal revenue sharing funds with a proposed 1000 increase to Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center. Absent trustees halted further talk as a 2500 donation ceiling was discussed and Sauk Trail road upgrades were outlined by officials.
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Richton Park
Aunt Martha's
Marilynne Davis
Rudolph Banovich
Frank Farrell
Bloom High Star McCoy Named Player of the Year
Raymond McCoy, a Bloom High School basketball starter since freshman year, is honored as Star Publications Player of the Year with a feature and photo on page 59.
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Raymond McCoy
Bloom High School
Star Publications
Weaver Mary Dinerstein Pursues Full-Time Art at Home
An expert weaver from Park Forest operates three looms and a spinning wheel in her residence. Mary Dinerstein dedicates herself to weaving, experimenting with textures and techniques while sharing why the craft remains exciting and stimulating.
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Mary Dinerstein
Park Forest
Matteson Library to Offer Defensive Driving and Literacy Programs
Matteson public library plans two special offerings. A defensive driving course taught by Trooper Odell Thompson of the Illinois state police runs two sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and April 7, with a $1.50 workbook fee. Literacy Volunteers of America will recruit volunteer tutors at an 8 p.m. meeting Tuesday. Also, three family films play at 8 p.m. featuring The Mole in the Zoo, Leave Em Laughing, and a Thoroughbred life story without narrated music.
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Matteson Public Library
Odell Thompson
Illinois State Police
Lincoln Highway
Matteson
Literacy Volunteers of America
Laurel and Hardy
Rich township board to hold annual meeting April 10
Rich township board of trustees reviewed the agenda and budget for the upcoming annual town meeting at Rich Central High School Olympia Fields. A public hearing will discuss the proposed 532 731 budget and appropriations ordinance for town general assistance and revenue sharing funds at 8 p.m. on April 10. Adele Freed of Olympia Fields resigned as youth coordinator effective Sunday. A handicapped parking program with other municipalities was adopted to aid enforcement. placards will allow disabled drivers to park in designated spaces without license plate ID.
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Vasey
Rich Township
Church of the Nazarene
Frank Amerino
Richton Road
Rich Township Board of Trustees
Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields
Adele Freed
Freed
Spring Showing of Homes in The Star Sunday
The Star will publish a special home section in Sunday's edition featuring new and existing homes, manoments, condominiums and houses available in the area.
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