Philanthropist Richard Dorsey Irwin Remembered
Richard Dorsey Irwin of Flossmoor, a prominent publisher and benefactor, died of pneumonia at Ingalls Memorial Hospital aged 84 after six weeks’ hospitalization. Funeral services were held at Flossmoor Community Church with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. He and his wife Marie funded a $2 million donation in 1985 for the Marie Irwin Community Center and Irwin Park in Homewood Flossmoor, and supported Ingalls Memorial Hospital Eye Retina Center, Irwin Heart Institute, Glenwood School for Boys, and Homewood Flossmoor High School. Irwin built Richard D. Irwin, Inc into a leading business publishing house, earning accolades from colleagues for innovation and fatherly regard toward authors and employees. He also invested in Thoroughbred horse breeding, jet charter, and real estate, including Lin-Drake Farms in Ocala and Irwin Properties in Homewood.
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Mrs Tocco tells what it's like married to the mob
Betty Tocco wife of reputed mob boss Albert Tocco testified in U S District Court defending her reasons for cooperating with prosecutors She rejected defense claims she acted for money saying she is wealthy in her own right and fears for her safety She described lavish gifts and assets she will take as she and her son seek relocation after the trial and named several municipal officials tied to her husband’s operations
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