Fire prevention programs emphasize youth safety trends
Fire officials across Oak Lawn New Lenox Park Forest Tinley Park and nearby towns stress year round education on home fire safety. The campaign highlights EDITH Exit Drills In The Home smoke detectors and drills to prevent tragedies. Schools open houses parades and poster contests reinforce rapid exit and safe practices for families and children.
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Randy Stegenga
South Holland
Park Forest
Patrick
Oak Lawn
Tiowewend
Edith
Stegenga
New Lenox Fire Department
Ace Hardware Store
Tinley Park
Ken Dunne
New Lenox
Jim Valentine
Dunne
National Fire Prevention Association
Calvary Church
Orchard Drive
Fire Department
Lakewood Boulevard
Matteson Fire
Matteson Fire Station
State official seeks DUI plea hearing reform to boost uniformity
Will County officials clash over DUI case handling with calls to move plea hearings from judges to the state's attorney. Glasgow notes no financial incentive for reduced penalties, urging legislative change. Haase proposes reassignment timing and questions Cirricione's DUI duties as year end approaches.
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Glasgow
Haase
Judicial Office
State Sea
Waiter Dudger
Chicago
Dues
Will County
Cirricione
Ilinois
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Bosnian refugees find help from local church volunteers
Exodus World Service coordinates moves from Bosnia as Bosnian Muslims seek new homes amid civil war and persecution. In Amelia, Wheaton hosts a community that assists with basic needs and employment. St. Lawrence O'Toole students arranged a welcome for a family and plan further aid next summer while winter focus shifts to the PAD shelter.
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Keating
Exodus
Bosnia
Amelia
Wheaton
America
St. Lawrence O'Toole
Parks Exhibit Highlights Local Card Shows and Scholarships
Paice named Richton Park 1996 Citizen of the Year has led park department volunteering and organized two card shows raising 1500 for a youth scholarship program. The program funds day camp and activities based on need, with applications to the park department and confidential handling of tax and income details. A resident survey on programs will be mailed village wide, with a final draft to be submitted for board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paice
Richton Park
Riddering
Towns May Impose More Telecom Fees Under New State Law
Barbara V. Dargis reports that the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association promotes a public Act 90-154 enabling municipalities to collect reasonable fees from telecommunications retailers using rights of way. The measure, supported by Illinois Municipal League, replaces older franchise agreements and spurs a workshop on Oct. 23.
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Barbara V. Dargis
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Beth Ruyle
SSMMA
Ruyle
O'Malley
Illinois 90Th General Assembly
Illinois Municipal League
Royle
Bus Crash Involves Huth Middle School Students
Twelve students were treated and released at three area hospitals after a bus to Huth Middle School clipped a curb and jostled them from seats. No serious injuries. officials said precautions prompted hospital checks for necks and headaches as a precaution.
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Huth Middle School
Dave Holm
Holm
Elisabeth Ludeman Center shown as residential support hub
Officials describe Ludeman Center in Park Forest as a 60 acre campus with 45 ranch homes housing 428 residents from children to seniors. The center offers psychology psychiatry social work QMAP medical and therapy services and emphasizes independent living with residents choosing their living arrangements under a person centered mission.
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Decker
Park Forest
Ludeman Center
Parents and Friends of
Lademan Center
Elisabeth Ludeman Center
Chicago Metro North
Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center
Ten Little Indians on Indian Island rehearsal scene notes
Ayesha Johnny of Country Club Hills Josh Schwartz of Olympia Fields and Alaina Tandy of Olympia Fields eye each other accusingly as they rehearse lines for a murder mystery on remote Indian Island.
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Ayesha Johnny
Country Club Hills
Josh ‘Schwartz
Olympia Fields
Alaina Tandy
Indian Island
Rich Central High School Drama Club
Agatha Christy
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the Star
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Presser A
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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