Murder Probe Deepens in Ford Heights Fire Death
Will, 31, was attacked by juveniles on Berkley Avenue and set ablaze early Sunday. Two Ford Heights youths, Wardell McClain, 17, and Michael Armstrong, 16, are charged with first degree murder and held on $1 million bonds. Police say a prior traffic stop led to Will being left near a public phone before his body was found. The case involves officers under investigation, with motives discussed as race and local police culture, while officials keep dispute details disputed and ongoing.
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Will
Berkley Avenue
Ford Heights
Wardell McClain
Michael Armstrong
Cecil McCool
Cook County
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Cottage Grove
Homewood
William Braverman
McCool
Braverman
Indiana
Jack Davis
Davis
Berkely
Department
Village Hall
Illinois State Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Marcy O’boyle
Jack O’malley
O'Boyle
Vincent Hunter
Hunter
Jackson
Richton Park considers office industrial class for Bohlman farm
Village Planning Commission favors reclassifying the Bohlman farm property from open space to office industrial and commercial to support the light manufacturing park. Midwest Sintered eyes expansion and seeks village sewage agreement with MWRD pending annexation and tax relief approval.
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Richton Park
Planning and Zoning Commission
Bohlman Farm
Sauk Trail
Central Avenue
Chris Limas
Commission
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
MWRD
Niemeyer
Cook County
Downsize Illinois state centers for disabled under five year plan
The Association for Retarded Citizens of Illinois proposed halting admissions to Ludeman and Howe centers for children now and to adults next summer as part of a five year downsizing. The plan, supported by ABC executive director Tony Paulauski, aims to shift residents to local agencies with staged transfers and new crisis centers, seeking cost savings and a statewide, coordinated approach.
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Springfield
National Association
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Howe Developmental Center
Tinley Park
Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest
Association
Illinois
New York
Texas
California
New Jersey
ARC
DMHDD
Department
Chicago Heights cop pleads not guilty in mis conduct case
Officer Joseph Formentini, charged with official misconduct over an alleged incident with a woman in custody, pleaded not guilty at a Markham arraignment. The case, ongoing with early hearings, involves a civil suit accusing him of sexual assault in 1994 and is delaying internal commission hearings.
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Chicago Heights
Joseph Formentini
Formentini
Lee Boyd Jr
Sixth District Circuit
Markham
Boyd
Acquitted Defends Against Murder Investigation Claims
The article notes ongoing murder probes linked to Grederich, with claims of a frame by ex employees. Friederich contends charges stem from fabrications. His veterinary license could be revoked or suspended if convicted, while he works in Park Forest and runs clinics in Hickory Hills and Summit.
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Friederich
Freiderich
Park Forest
Hickory Hills
Summit
McCarthy Leader Faces Endorsement Question in 37th District
McCarthy leader Michael Madigan declined to endorse any candidate before an official statement. Inside sources predict Democratic support for McCarthy. The 37th District was represented by Democratic Rep. John Sheehy of Tinley Park in 1993 and 1994, but Zabrocki narrowly defeated Sheehy last year after major fundraising by statewide party organizations.
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Michael Madigan
McCarthy
Democrats
John Sheehy
Tinley Park
Zabrocki
Sheehy
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Otto Boulevard
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Norman A. Rosinski
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Lester G Sons
An American Publishing Co
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U.S
Star
Matteson
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Beriederich
Ae Balloons
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Cicero Ave
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