Township cooperative would merge treasurer duties across districts
Rich Township officials propose a cost cutting intergovernmental plan creating a two person treasurer office by shifting data processing and financial reporting to Rich Township High School District. The agreement would span July 1 this year to June 30, 1995 with potential broader networked services including curriculum and student records transfer.
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Frank Grenard
Rich Township High School
O’donnell
District 162 Board of Education
David Barr
Grenard
Rich Township Board of School Trustees
District 227 Board of Education
District 163 transfers face PTO criticism amid staff turmoil
Parents and PTO officers blasted a school transfer approved by the district board amid internal strife, noting three principals in six years and accusing the superintendent of abrupt, sneaky changes. Board members defended the decision as in the district's best interest. The meeting also approved a discipline policy on searches and suspensions, with petitions opening for November school board elections.
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Sorsen
Jemilo
Parent Teacher Organization
PTO
Barbara Sullivan
Kruger
Thelma Weaver
Weaver
Douglas Kruger
Chamber of Commerce
Springfield
Park Forest Aqua Center to add sand volleyball court
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department replaces concrete deck at Aqua Center with a sand volleyball court to provide recreation and solve standing water issues after pipes and filtration work. Improvements include a remodeled concession stand and new window for counter space. Work runs eight hours daily aiming for June 7 opening.
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Park Forest Aqua Center
Swim Center
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department
John Joyce
Recreation and Parks Department
Joyce
Aqua Center
Park Forester charged in auto thefts
Chicago Heights police last week busted a five person auto theft ring preying on Chicago Heights and Sauk Village residents since early April. Four Chicago Heights juveniles and a Park Forest youth were in custody. Andre Green 17 faces three counts. Cars stolen from Carlo's Restaurant, Ardvark Computers, The Moose Lodge, and St Ann Church. A fifth car was taken in Sauk Village. Stolen radios and property were recovered, and detectives noted all suspects were on probation for auto theft or burglary. Green remains in Cook County Jail on a 5000 dollar bond.
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Chicago Heights
Sauk Village
Richard Stultz
Park Forest
Andre Green
Arrowhead Court
Carlo
Stultz
St. Ann Church
Cook County
Chicago
Green
Matteson Historic 5K Run Signups Open for June Race
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department accepts registrations for the 7th Annual Matteson Festival Historic 5K Run Walk on June 10 at 8 am. Early registration by May 25 costs $6.50 and includes race entry, a 5K shirt, and pancake breakfast. Late fee after May 24 is $7.50.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson
Matteson Library
Matteson Community Center
Park Forest Theatre Closes Amid Litigation
The Park Forest Theatre remains shut with no reopening plans as litigation blocks operations. A theater spokesman cites landlord misrepresentations and states the closure is tied to ongoing legal action. manager Sue Stapp would only confirm the closure is in litigation.
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Park Forest
Sue Stapp
Park Forest Centre redevelopment draws resident questions
Residents pressed the village board for fuller figures on Centre investment and bonds. Officials said more than $5.2 million in bonds issued in 1985 were repaid from project revenues and taxes, with no taxpayer funds used for debt service.
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Ferests
Weinberg
Park Forest
William Simpson
Simpson
Mathews
John Ostenburg
Buncs
Bancis
County road official responds on S-curve
Cook County Highway Department Transportation and Planning Bureau head Robert Hedricks answers charges on Ked zie Avenue project. Olympia Fields village engineer says final plans not reviewed. Hedricks defends safety features and rumble strip. Village president Anita Healey says county communications were limited and final plans may be pending review.
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Transportation and Planning Bureau
Cook County Highway Department
Kedzie Avenue
Olympia Fields
Robert Hedricks
Hedricks
Anita Healey
Department of Highways
Village clash over road work and safety concerns
S-curve Creswell was authorized to proceed accordingly. Trustee Peter Flynn told residents he was fed up with the county blaming the village. The village keeps its engineer at the site for two more weeks while resident Dick Porter objects to a 1.5 to 3 inch median strip, saying it may be unsafe to cross to reach his driveway and urging the board to defend the village’s integrity against county highway explanations.
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Creswell
Peter Flynn
Flynn
Dick Porter
Porter
Library Adds New Videotapes to Public Collection
Park Forest Public Library expands VHS offerings for adults and children in the Suburban Library System. Loans require a valid card and age 18 or older. three day rentals cost 1. Titles include A Charlie Brown Christmas Sesame Street videos Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree and more for children plus Lilias Alive With Yoga Jane Fonda's New Workout Sounds of Laughter Secrets of Trout Fishing and other titles for adults.
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Park Forest Public
Raymond Brigg
Lilias
Jane Fonda
Wales
Callanetics
Amahl
The
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