Rock-throwing sentencing postponed for Steger man
Leon DeRouin, 19, of Steger, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the I-57 rock throw death of Charles Layfield of Chicago. Judge Michael Orenic postponed the sentencing to this afternoon due to court trial activity and missing pre-sentencing report. Layfield died when an 11 pound rock struck his windshield near Monee last November.
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Leon DeRouin
Steger
Chicago
Will County
Michael Orenic
Charles Layfield
Layfield
Stuenkel Road
Monee
Bond issue favors local bank for Richton Park water bonds
Dorgan says rates will stay low for small water users with only a $1 or $2 quarterly rise. Bank of Homewood won the issue over First National Bank of Chicago and Kane, McKenna, the underwriters. Tim Gagen notes local bank avoids upfront fees and prepayment penalties, while others proposed upfront fees and more call options. Feasibility study and bond counsel opinion proceed as water treatment equipment bids move forward for delivery next year. The board also accepts a $500 Project Care donation from the Fraternal Order of Police.
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Erec
Dorgan
Bank of Homewood
First National Bank of Chicago
Kane, McKenna. Kane, McKenna
Richton Park
Tim Gagen
Gagen
Order of Police
Library bond passes for new Oakwood site in Matteson
In Matteson, the library bond issue carried 60 to 31 in unofficial Cook County results, with a 52 to 38 tax rate increase. The 2.6 million bond will fund a new 21,600 square foot library at the School Street site, financed by an estimated 11 cents per 100 assessed value. An architectural competition is set with juried entries March 5 to 7.
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Graham
Apple Oak
Cook County
Willis
Library Board
Steve Larson
Citations for tickets raise safety claim in court remarks
Royle criticized using tax money for citations while Gilbert defended ticketing as a public safety measure. He argued more tickets reduce accidents and fatalities, stating the practice yields proven safety benefits despite public funding concerns.
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Royle
Gilbert
Volunteers sought for Butterfield Creek data drive
The U S Army Corps of Engineers seeks volunteers to join a coalition aiming to promote protect and restore streams in Northeastern Illinois. Volunteers will collect data on Butterfield Creek and other waterways including water levels vegetation wildlife and obstructions and receive training before helping secure funds for restoration. Also discussed were storm water management codes potentially lowering flood insurance costs and the progress on a model stormwater code with about ten pages left to review.
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Matt Kaufman
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Butterfield Creek
Connie Hunt
Corps
Chicago
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
US. Fish and Wildlife Service
Illinois Department of Conservation
Northern Illinois Planning Commission
Sierra Club
The
Nature Conservancy
Save Our Prairies Organization
Cook
Kane
DuPage
Illinois
Hunt
Northeastern Illinois Stream Coalition
O’toole
Federal Emergency Management Agency
James Carney
Flossmoor
Peggy Glassford
Lutheran school plans ahead for students events
Zion Immanuel Lutheran School outlines activities for students and parents. The South Suburban Lutheran Schools Spelling Bee for grades two through eight will be at St Paul Lutheran School Oak Lawn at 9 a.m. Saturday with two representatives and an alternate from each grade. The PTL meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Zion with a MADD speaker on drinking and driving. Baby-sitting, wreath orders, and popcorn sales by Cub Scout Pack 119 and Boy Scout Troop 119 run through Nov 21.
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Zion- Immanuel Lutheran School
South Suburban Lutheran Schools
St. Paul Lutheran School
Oak Lawn
Zion
MADD
PTL
Zion and Immanuel Lutheran
Cub Scout Pack 119
Boy Scout Troop 119
Election night reshapes board as incumbents step aside
Travaglini, four years on the board, plans to start a Richton Park video store. Brown cites time pressures in not seeking another term. Swan pursues a hair salon business and master’s studies in ministry and media. The new board re elects Frances Myers as president and Keith McRea as vice president, with Debra Perry elected secretary replacing George Gingras.
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Travaglini
Richton Park
Brown
Swan
Frances Myers
Keith McRea
Debra Perry
George Gingras
Richton Park Man Found Dead Inside Car in Chicago
The body of Gavril Psihas, 27, of Richton Park, was found in his car on Chicago's southeast side. Police call it a homicide. Victim's address listed as 3806 Canterbury Court. body located at 3046 E. 79th Place. No additional details released by police by Wednesday.
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Richton Park
Chicago
Gavril Psihas
Canterbury Court
E. 79Th Place
Taxes demolish restaurant building and fence project begins
Developers demolished the restaurant structure and erected a perimeter fence around the lot. Neighbors on 212th Place say yard fences were torn down as developers pledged to install a new boundary fence along the property line.
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Warr
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ALSIP
Cicero Ave
Aurora Stereo Systems
Indian Trail
Ridgeview Custom Cellular Systems
Calumet City
Anmcar Communications
Torrence Ave
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Chicago Ave Tech Inc
Lincoln Ave
Asto Security Inc
St WE
Michigan Ave
TM Corp
Nornwes
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Crysta’ Lake Plaza
Honda Northwest
Nornwest
Crestwood Airway Auto Specialties Inc
Crest Mill JJ Stereo II
Plainheia Ae
Dolton Security Concepts
Glenview
Glenview Answering Service
Lane Ave
Highland Park
Skokie Valley
Joliet
Jefferson
Waperville
Ogden
Northbrook
Sanger
Oaklawn Arts Automotive Electronics Inc
Orland Park
Franks
Custom Auto Security Systems
Skokie Sasis
Skone Bive
Alma Enterprises
Best Bet Automotive i
Montoelio Ave
Wilmette Auto
Ziebart
Lake
Wooddale
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Pharmacist
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