Wanted man nabbed in Richton Park speed case
A Chicago man with multiple warrants was arrested in Richton Park after speeding on Sauk Trail. Dwayne Henderson, 30, allegedly handed a badge and ID and claimed to be a policeman. He faces charges of speeding driving on a suspended license and possession of a stolen credit card amid warrants from Cook and Chicago police. Additional items found included a stolen American Express card a pipe and two marijuana cigarettes.
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Chicago
Cook County
Sheriff’s
Orland Park
Richton Park
Dwayne Henderson
Forest
Sauk Trail
Henderson
American Express
Bertha Koen
Keith Dean
Regency
Dean
Matteson
Stanley Seitz
Woodgate
Brownies Bowl with Dads and Scouting Outings
Brownie Scout Troop 239 plans a Saturday bowling outing at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Bowl Richton Park with members' dads. A Monday roller skating party follows at the Oval rollers rink Richton Park. A combined investiture for Troops 239 and 49 is set for Wednesday at Woodgate School Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m. with a candlelight ceremony and refreshments. Contact Denny Tobleek at 720-2795 after 4:30 p.m.
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Brownie
Dad’s
Lakewood Bowl
Richton Park
Oval
Woodgate School
Woodgate
Denny Tobleek
District 163 approves 3 of 4 school bond items
District 163 votes approve 1.25 million dollars for 102 capital repairs and energy projects across all schools. Assistant Superintendent Donald Keeling notes bids possible this year end and roof, parking lot, doors and boiler work planned with energy conservation totaling about 485 thousand. The board also discusses reducing transportation costs after a failed levy and accepts Phyllis Jeter’s resignation while approving higher negotiating team salaries.
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Fritz Wildermuth
Donald Keeling
Keeling
Immanuel PTL Plans Evening Meeting and Drive
Immanuel PTL of Immanuel Lutheran School Matteson will meet tonight at 7 30 in the parish hall. A newspaper drive is set at the school tomorrow from 3 to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 to 10 30 am.
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Immanuel Lutheran School
Matteson
Congregational voters to meet at Zion Lutheran Matteson
Zion Lutheran church in Matteson will host a congregational voters meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. in the overflow room to elect officers, nominate a synodical president, discuss the 1981 work program, and hear board and committee reports. Members 18 and older may participate. Zion teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Congregational Voters
Zion
Atmore suicide attempt ends in hospital life support
Suspect Atmore, restrained after a car pursuit, was taken to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center for treatment of a slit wrist, then returned to Park Forest police station where he hanged himself in a cell vent with socks. He was revived and hospitalized in critical condition with possible brain damage, kept alive on life support as prosecutors plan a November 20 court appearance.
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Atmore
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Park Forest
Romano
Cook County
Markham
St. James Hospital
Cook County Sheriff's Department
Circuit Court
District 227 Considers Redistricting and Attendance Bounds
District 227 reviews redistricting with emphasis on keeping minority makeup stable within 15 percentage points district wide. A December 15 target for committee recommendation to the board aims to start boundary changes by next school year to better utilize school capacity. The panel invites public input at Rich East High School, meeting every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Warren
Board of Education
Dean
Rich East High School
Village approves office building and site plan changes
ICG commuters favored quarterly permits as village costs drop with in house work. An ordinance on second reading allows Homewood Federal Savings and Loan to build an office on Sauk Trail east of Rich South High School in a multifamily zone. Richton Park Nursing Home site plan modifications cut a curb fire lane requirement and adjust entrance drive. A more secure locks ordinance was deferred to the next work session.
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Homewood Federal Savings and Loan Association
Sauk Trail
Rich South High School
Richton Park
Imperial Drive
Cicero Avenue
Triple feature slated Saturday at library
Matteson public library hosts a Saturday 1 30 p m triple feature including The Selfish Giant Legend of Johnny Appleseed and Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Children's Book Week runs November 17 23 with daily activities 3 30 to 4 30 p m plus pet day music day fairy tale day and a student film project Saturday videotape program tickets via 748 4431.
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Matteson Public Library
Johnny Appleseed
Joan Chapman
Philadelphia
Sleepy Hollow
Ichabod Crane
Elsa
Peter and the Wolf
Times Square
Richfield Girl Scouts Plan Skating Party and Parade
Richfield area Girl Scouts host a Monday roller skating party from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Oval for local troops only. Members will also participate in a Santa Claus parade at Lincoln Mall on Nov 28 and attend “Christmas Around the World” at the Museum of Science and Industry in December with South Cook County troops.
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Richfield Association
Oval
Richfield Area
Santa Claus
Lincoln Mall
South Cook County
Museum of Science and Industry
Pam Lisak
Drug abuse program and bike-a-thon set in Richton Park
A drug abuse program will be held at 7 p.m. today at Richton Park village hall with speakers from Crossroads, Illinois state sponsored rehab. A bike-a-thon to benefit St Jude Children’s Hospital runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the village hall. sponsor forms are available at village hall.
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Richton Park
Richton Park Forms New Scout Troop Sister Unit
Mark Logan announces a new Boy Scout troop to become Pack 116's sister unit. An organizational meeting is set for November 20 at 7 30 p m in Sauk elementary gym. Open to boys age 11 to 18. Logan will serve as Scoutmaster with early recruitment of assistant Scoutmasters. Parents must accompany joining youths for registration.
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Mark Logan
Cub Scout Pack 116
Sauk
Logan
Flying Needles 4-H Club to Attend Awards Night
The Matteson Flying Needles 4-H club highlights three demonstrations by Norah Farley Lori Recupido and Teri Pastore at its meeting Hostess Mary Cuffe served cookies A awards night at Tinley Park high school will include an induction ceremony for new members A regional public speaking contest is set for November 21 with two to four minute speeches A brief trip to the Robert Crown center Hinsdale followed by lunch occurred last Tuesday An outing to Kankakee State Park is planned for November 29 and a Nutcracker performance at Drury Lane is scheduled for December 20 The next Flying Needles meeting is November 20 at Faith Church United Church of Christ at 3 30 PM
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Matteson
Norah Farley
Lori Recupido
Teri Pastore
Mary Cuffe
Tinley Park High School
Robert Crown Center
Hinsdale
Flying Needles
Kankakee State Park
Drury Lane
Faith Church
United Church of Christ
Bears game sign up open for Packers at Soldier Field
Tickets for the December 7 Bears vs Packers game at Soldier Field are $17 per person plus bus transport and admission. Depart Matteson Community Center at 11 a.m. from Village Hall parking lot. Under 18 must be with an adult. Early registration at Park Office 4450 West Oakwood Lane weekdays 8:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays 9 to noon.
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Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Soldiers Field
Chicago
Matteson Village Hall
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