Crime Legislation Viewed as Tool Against Gangs
Mokena police back new crime bill as a strong tool to curb volatile gang activity and push hardened juvenile offenders toward adult court. Officials warn mobility of gangs risks communities near Chicago and Joliet, while some chiefs urge careful transfer rules to avoid undermining reform aims.
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New Lenox
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Anti gang program eyed by regional officials near Hillcrest High
Gangs discussed by Labus and local leaders from Rich Township District 227 Country Club Hills and Olympia Fields, amid two Hillcrest High shootings. The group stresses interagency cooperation and public involvement to curb gang activity while monitoring program updates and safety at Hillcrest Plaza and 175th Street corridors. Julian Richardson and Brian Cord in Jones were wounded in separate incidents, with Jones discharged Nov 10.
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Pulaski Road
Olympia Fields Osteo
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Maple Ave
Jones
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Curfew Tightened as South Suburbs Crack Down on Gangs
Welch directs police to stop and search vehicles near the school with more than two youths amid a spike in gang recruitment. Signs ban stopping or parking on Pulaski Road and 175th Street. Mayor cites community policing gains and warns tough action against gang members to safeguard youths. Local aldermen urge community unity and parental responsibility to curb violence.
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175Th Street
Chicago
Englewood
Morgan Park
Village board plans housing focused reform of commission
Community Relations Director Robin Kelly would work with a new commission as staff liaison. Backus said the restructuring does not reflect on the current commission which has done an excellent job. The revived panel would address housing issues and commissions duties, while continuing to book ethnic acts and food vendors for local festivals.
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Backus
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Gary Airport expansion contested by residents and officials
Airport plans in Gary face strong opposition from Cedar Lake and St. John residents while Bayh weighs options. Wiley says the Gary site is still in consideration and a master FAA plan with an airport study committee is under way. He notes the proposal could add 6000 acres to the airfield and cost triple a bi-state development project.
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St. John
Bayh
Wiley
Gary
FAA
Goff
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Hired help suspected in Crete Township murder
Dollie Crenshaw, 50, was found killed after her Cadillac was set ablaze in Chicago. Her husband Mayron Crenshaw found the scene in Crete Township and authorities probe hired workers who recently worked at the home. Investigators, including Will County and Chicago police, are interviewing workers and reviewing background contacts as they pursue leads.
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Crete Township
Cook County Medical Examiner
Chicago
Dollie Crenshaw
Crenshaw
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Langley
Will County Sheriff's Police Department
Congo
Hernandez
Will County Sheriff's
Cedar Lane
Mayron Crenshaw
Murder of resident shakes Crete Township community
Will County sheriff's deputies investigate the death of Dollie Crenshaw in Willow Brook Estates Crete Township as neighbors recall her kindness and speculate about a possible motive. A suspect may be linked to workers Crenshaw helped and a bloodstain was found at the scene. Witnesses note a Cadillac fled the Crenshaw home between 915 and 930 am Thursday and was later found in Chicago.
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Chicago
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