Community groups plan talks and programs for families
A group of social service providers and parents in Rich Thornton Bremen and Bloom townships will meet at Faith United Methodist Church in Dalton from 4 to 5 pm on Wednesday to discuss family concerns. The Official Bulls Camp visits Steger Community Center June 26 30 for ages 6 to 14 at 3501 Hopkins with a 189 dollar fee. Flossmoor Cub Scout Pack 3061 flower sale runs Saturday 8 am to noon at Flossmoor train station restaurant. The South Suburban Ministerial Association and Homewood Police hold a gun exchange May 21 noon to 3 pm at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Homewood one gun for a Old Navy gift certificate with no questions asked to promote safety. St. James Hospital and Health Centers Chicago Heights and the Boy Scouts offer a medical careers program for ages 14 to 20 meeting May 18 7 to 8 pm with a morgue tour. first meeting free and 10 dollar annual fee. A Young and Junior Medics class for grades three through eight at St. James Hospital meets Saturday 1 to 3 pm with aims on health leadership and CRP training. more info at (708) 756-1000 ext 6510.
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Rich
Thornton
Bremen
Bloom Townships
Faith United Methodist Church
Grant
Dalton
Chicago Bulls
Steger
Hopkins
South Suburban Ministerial Association
Homewood
Ermalou Roller
Connie Miller
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Boy Scouts of America
St. James Hospital and Health Centers
Dr. Charles
Older Americans Fair events and health outreach announced
Health education and screenings are planned at St James Hospital in Chicago Heights and the Jones Community Center for an Older Americans Fair on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Exhibits feature nutrition heart attack stroke asthma cancer arthritis and more with BP cholesterol glucose and pulmonary checks plus a $4.50 optional lunch. An area AARP gathering meets Monday at 1 p.m. at 424 Indianwood Park Forest and a Suburban Area Agency on Aging talk on Medicare is planned. Friends of Flossmoor Library offer black canvas book bags at 7. Hazel Crest Fire Station 2 hosts a Community Health Fair May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for health booths screenings safety info demos and refreshments. Lt. Bill Schultz available at (708) 335-9630.
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St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Jones Community Center
Beenesarago Heights
15Th St
Sires Cuma Center
Crohn
ST James
Area Aarp
Hope Vanes
Indianwood Blvd
Park Forest
Hazel Crest Department of Fire, Rescue and Inspectional Services
South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest
183Rd Street
Kedzie Avenue
Pulaski Road
Bill Schultz
Homewood Memorial Day Parade Seeks Participants
Plans for Homewood's annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony are under way for May 29. Parade forms at St. Joseph's Church lot on Dixie Highway with 9 45 a m lineup, stepping off 10 30 a m, south on Dixie to Olive, west to the Veterans Memorial on Harwood. Ceremony at 11 a m. For details call 708 799 9258.
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Homewood Memorial Day
St. Joseph’s Church
Dixie Highway
Olive Road
Veterans Memorial Site
Harwood Avenue
Joliet Junior College Summer Non-Credit Classes Listed
Lifelong Learning at Joliet Junior College offers summer non credit courses at Main Campus 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet Conversational Spanish I runs Wednesdays 6 to 9 20 p m May 17 to July 5 fee 79 50 Swing Dancing Tuesdays 7 to 9 p m June 6 to July 18 fee 48 Ballroom Dancing Thursdays 7 to 9 p m July 20 to Aug 24 fee 48 Intermediate Swing Dancing Tuesdays 7 to 9 p m July 25 to Aug 29 fee 48 Registration (800) 369-2200 Neighborhoods column invites brief local notices Paula Carlson The Star Tinley Park newsroom deadline one week prior.
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Joliet Junior College
Houbolt Road
Joliet
U S agents raid Chicago Heights raid ends with 423 slot machines seized
Federal agents police and Chicago officials swept into Chicago Heights arresting 25 men in a Sunday raid. The operation led by Federal District Attorney G E Q Johnson netted 423 slot machines at the Ellis residence 1525 Euclid avenue along with alcohol and firearms. The force placed suspects into custody as officers secured the town in a show of unprecedented enforcement.
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Chicago Heights
Chicago
State’s Attorney's
G.E.Q. Johnson
East Side
West Side
Oliver J. Ellis
Euclid Avenue
Ellis
Coppotelli station to boost power and split broadcast
Coppotelli Brothers Music House plans to increase WCBZ power from 50 to 100 watts this week, with a new wavelength of 266 and shared airtime with WBCN the South Town Economist station. Local staff performed on WBCN Sunday, featuring Billie Waddington, Janet Cohen, James Funk, Claude Niedeerkorn, A Lambracht, Gertrude Bonick, Amalia Norton, L Huber, Roy Patton, Zeda Natz, and Dudley Lyndon with Miss Margaret Quinn at the piano.
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WCBZ
Coppotelli Bros. Music House
Illinois Street
WBCN
New South Town
Chicago
John King
Billie Waddington
Janet Cohen
James Funk
Claude Niedeerkorn
A. Lambracht
Gertrude Bonick
Mrs
Amalia Norton
L. Huber
Roy Patton
Zeda Natz
Dudley Lyndon
Miss Margaret Quinn
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Child and Teen Network
Bulls
Cub Scouts
Flossmoor
Chicago Road
Medicare
Friends of the Flossmoor Public Library
Sterling Ave
Paula Carlson
The
Star
W. 159Th St
Tinley Park
Mary Compton
Parker Junior High
Rachel Gayle Reich
Katie Cameron
Lauren Brinkley
Rachel
Frossmoor School
Sandy Reich
Keith
the Star’s Almanac
U.S
Coppotelli
Anterbury Shopping Center
Reed
W. Diversey
N. Sheridan
Archer Ave
Unique Thrift
Uniquethriftstore
Dalton Plaza
51St & Kedzie Kedzie Sq
S. Ashland
Sun
South Chicago Heights
Chicago Rd
Jefferson, Joliet
S. Halsted St
N. Lincoln
S. Kedzie
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