Mob style killing fuels war theory in south suburbs
The death of Mario D Andrea at a Chicago Heights service station ties to a larger probe of organized crime and drug trafficking in the south suburbs. FBI and local agencies weigh possible mob disputes, with Pilotto's selective enforcement directive cited and speculation of a north side power grab fueling further mob killings.
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Chicago Heights
Mario D’andrea
Henry Pilotto
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Chief Pilotto
Guzzino
Nicholas D'Andrea
Chicago Crime Commission
Yuzzino
Suligey
Will County Sheriff's Police
Suligoy
Matteson
West 215Th Street
Pilotto
William Lambie
Chicago
James Piickard
North Side
Tocco
Controversy at Homewood Flossmoor school board forum
Candidates from HF high and elementary districts faced a heated forum hosted by the League of Women Voters while four HF board contenders challenge notes loomed. Beemsterboer denied accusations, others ponder withdrawal, and incumbent Kreger urged voters to engage despite disputes. Districts 153 161 and 515 discussed enrollment arts music and budget concerns amid possible school closures.
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Christopher Cummings
Homewood-Flossmoor
Homewood- Flossmoor Area
League of Women Voters
Chicago Heights
League
Homewood
Flossmoor-Chicago Heights
Prairie State College
James Hart Junior High
H-F
Earl Havens
Bunker Road
Flossmoor
Havens
Cook County
Matthew Beemsterboer
Beemsterboer
Paul S. Braun
Braun
Beemsterbeer
Flanagan
Donald Kreger
Kreger
Patricia Calvin
Calvin
Immanuel Lutheran youth group crowns new officers
Saturday school at Immanuel Lutheran Cicero Sauk Trail is canceled as Rev McKiness attends a Hillside conference. For 1981-82 officers named Erik Wysther chair Robert Kittler vice chair Jennifer Wolff secretary Randy Dahlman treasurer. New counselors are Mr and Mrs David Kleimola and Mr and Mrs Jerry Brandenburg Jr. Installation Sunday 7 p.m. at church. Luther an education walk a thon on October 17. sponsor info by phone 747-1138.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
John McKiness
Immanuel
Hillside
Erik Wysther
Robert Kittler
Jennifer Wolff
Randy Dahlman
David Kleimola
Jerry Brandenburg Jr
Kleimola
Zion Lutheran School Walkathon Set for October 17
Students from Zion Lutheran School in Matteson will walk 6.2 miles on October 17 to raise funds for Lutheran education. Proceeds support Zion School Luther East High School and Lutheran Inner City schools, with Zion contributing for a classroom computer. Sponsors encouraged. information via Randy Zielinski at 478-4755 or 747-5259.
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Zion Lutheran School
Matteson
Zion
Zion School
Luther East High School
Lutheran Inner City
Randy Zielinski
Finances in village debated amid water and road concerns
Trustees mostly praised finances but critics cited issues with parking, water fund depreciation, and Main Street water main breaks. A five year capital improvement projection was requested while concerns about sewer, water supply, and potential Chicago water were raised.
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Roger Bledsoe
Frank Amerino
A. Douglas Fenske
Richton Park
Chicago
Amnerino
Bledsoe
Morell Reeves
Naperville village outing to Napersettlement museum site
Matteson parks and recreation offers a Naperville tour to Napersettlement museum village featuring a fort log houses Greek revival Italianate buildings and more. Lunch at Hob Nail. cost 12 adults 18 nonresidents includes tour lunch and transport. Registration at Matteson Community Center through Saturday 8:30 4:30 weekdays 9 noon Saturday.
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Napersettlement
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Naperville
Illinois
Hob Nail
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
Fatal cycle accident sparks local policing complaints
A Richton Park motorcyclist was fatally injured when his bike skidded on Clark drive near Andover street. Residents blame the Cook County sheriff for not aiding unincorporated areas, urging Richton Park police intervention and increased visibility to deter vandalism and teenage crime.
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Cook County Sheriff's Department
Burke
Leland Rayson
Sheriff's Department
Rayson
Richton Park
Allan L. Struys
Churchill Drive
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Clark Drive
Andover Street
Straus
Clark
Struus
Fenske
Arcand
Reeves
Duncan Gray
Poplar Avenue
Zion Teens Lead Respond Now Drive at Zion Lutheran
Teens from Zion Lutheran Church Matte son sponsor October Respond Now collection. Canned and packaged foods accepted throughout October in the narthex. Also noted: baptismal service last Sunday by Rev. Robert F. Myers for Sarah Elizabeth King and Eric John Shermikas, plus recent Zion baptisms Matthew Aaron Borner and Kristin Julie Reithknecht.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Sarah Elizabeth King
Jon King
Eric John Shermikas
Ron Shermikas
Robert F. Myers
Zion
Matthew Aaron Borner
Walter Borner
Kristin Julie Reithknecht
Donald Reithknecht
Candlelight Bowl Fundraiser in Country Club Hills
Matteson Lions Club hosts a candlelight bowling event on October 17 at 10 p.m. at Country Club Bowl 4187 183rd Street Country Club Hills. A ten dollar donation covers three games and food with chicken roast beef and salads. Prizes and a cash bar. Tickets by phone 748-0285 or at Mahlers Texaco in Matteson.
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Matteson Lions Club
183rd_ street Country Club Hills
Mahlers Texaco
Matteson
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