Memorial Day Reflections From Veterans Across Illinois
Lt Col Richard Barnhart of New Lenox and Sgt Robert Lee of Richton Park share personal memories of Memorial Day. They describe honoring fallen service members, the meaning of service, and how the holiday shapes their view after Vietnam and Gulf War experiences. They recall hometown parades, memorial rituals, and the balance between remembrance and relaxation.
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Lathrop
Vietnam
Ars
Joliet High School
Richard Barnhart
New Lenox
Barnhart
Wihom
Robert Lee
Richton Park
2Nd Battalion
353Rd Regiment
Chemical Army
Homewood
Lee
Matteson residents unite to curb rising crime
Burnson noted residents are informing Police and Village Boat about ongoing issues as Andrew Howard, an ISP employee and Woodgate resident, said arrests paused the problem before it resurfaced. He urged officers living in the neighborhood to perform frequent drive throughs while Emmanuel Imoukhuede called for broad resident vigilance beyond the police.
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Burnson
Andrew Howard
Woodgate
The
Illinois
Howard
Emmanuel Imoukhhuede
Matteson
Matteson offers Kiddie Kamp for summer 8 to 5 year olds
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department runs Kiddie Kamp at the Matteson Community Center due to renovations at School District 159 facilities. Sessions run June 17 through six weeks on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 to noon for ages 3 by day one, with a $60 to $65 fee. Includes crafts, music, stories, games, and two field trips. A birth or baptismal certificate is required at registration.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
Development labeled residential in plan, approved for site
Limas notes the area is shown as residential in the village land use plan but the commission agrees the landscape development fits the location. Davids will meet with a fire department rep to resolve water supply, on site fuel storage, and building proximity to the spring.
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Limas
Davids
Fire Department
Three Crete-Monee teens charged in sexual abuse case
Three Crete Monee High School students face criminal sexual abuse charges after an incident in a school bathroom involving a female classmate. Two have withdrawn from school, a third weighs self release or expulsion hearing. Police filed charges the day after notification.
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Crete-Monee
Crete-Monee High School
Humphrey
Hete Monee High School
Prin
Lea
Crete
Tom Ryan
Steve Humphrey
Ryan
Will County
Jimmie L. Hall
Mendocino Court
University Park
Vending Coe Seeks Outdoor Sales Amid Park Forest Dispute
Coe denies Kerestes charges and says Bingo City staff are not fighting the village but react to weekly tickets. He argues outdoor sales are vital to his business and laments Park Forest's stance, while Plaza owner authorization remains a sticking point.
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Coe
Kerestes
Bingo City
Park Forest
Ark Forest
Cee
Residents consider routes to K Mart/Dominick's Plaza access
A resident outlines crossing routes from two streets to reach the K Mart and Dominick's Plaza. At 717th Street only right turns are allowed. straight through is forbidden. 214th may offer a left into Old Matteson. Residents should contact Village Hall or attend board meetings to voice opinions.
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Raye
Kmart
Dominick’s Plaza
717Th Street
214Th
Old Matteson
Kelly
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Chicago Heights
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Crete- Monee
Mike Lewis
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Center For
Will County State's Attorney's Office
Vending
Oth
Norwood
Bank of Matteson
Yoon
T A Great Lakes Bank
Dawn
Betty
Joe
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