Look-alike drugs surge in south suburbs schools
A Star Publications investigation finds look-alike capsules and powders sold as pick-me-ups and sleep aids. These legal substances imitate amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, and marijuana, sold on streets and by mail to youths. Five young women under 20 died in the state this year. Police and school officials warn the problem crosses grades, with look-alikes found from elementary to high schools and expulsions common. Authorities say enforcement and education efforts must start early to curb access and use.
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Star Publications
the Star
Hillcrest High School
Ed Roberts
Hazel Crest
Harold Moore
Indiana
Illinois
Tyrone Fahner
John Krocker
Metropolitan Enforcement Group
MEG
Robert Taylor
Richton Park trustees review cable franchising details
Richton Park trustees heard a TV cable overview from Tele-Communications, Inc. representative Anne S. Talbot. TCI cites 1.4 million subscribers in 250 systems across 500 communities, with a Chicago Heights regional office and plans for 30 to 50 channels.
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Richton Park
Tele- Communications, Inc
TCI
Anne S. Talbot
Ms. Talbot
Chicago Heights
Frank Amerino
Talbot
Rudolph Banovich
Amerino
A. Douglas Fenske
District 227 protests bus attack after Rich East game
The District 227 board condemned the stoning and clubbing of three buses carrying Rich East High School football players and fans after an October 9 game at Eastridge High School in Kankakee. No injuries were reported though windows were broken as police failed to appear. The incident prompted board member Dr. Thomas Beckham to urge directing Supt. James Warren to seek sanctions through the South Inter Conference Association.
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East High School
Kankakee
Schoool District 227 Board of Education
Eastridge High School
Thomas Beckham
Beckham
James Warren
South Inter Conference Association
SICA
Kankakee Eastridge High School
Robert Lombardi
Rich East
Sierra hike on Old Plank Road nature trail plan
Sierra club hikers will walk from Matteson to Frankfort along the Penn Central trail also known as Old Plank Road. Meet at 9 a.m. across from the Illinois Central Gulf station in Matteson. Corlands has bid to purchase for several villages and townships. the route includes prairie areas the state aims to protect. Participants should wear sturdy shoes bring water and a snack. cars return to Matteson after the hike. For info call 748-8327.
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Sauk Calumet Sierra Club
Matteson
Frankfort
Penn Central
Illinois Central Gulf
Matteson Board Debates Parking Plan With County OK Pending
Matteson trustees heard compliments Monday as they consider a parking plan on Vollmer street and Central avenue. A 4 2 vote to permit parking hinges on Cook County approval. denial would restart negotiations. Additional actions included joining the Fair Housing Legal Action program and public safety and budget matters.
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Matteson Village Board of Trustees
Vollmer Street
Central Avenue
David Dilts
Randall Madderom
Cook County
Square One
Dean Wittenkeller
Gerald Goldstein
Fair Housing
Charlotte Hoppenworth
Madderom
Matteson
Sue Hayes
Cook County Community Development
Marian Catholic meets Joliet Catholic in top state clash
In Chicago Heights Marian Catholic faces No 1 Joliet Catholic in a high stakes football showdown noted by The Star Inside. The game headlines sport coverage with story and photos on Page 8 and 51 for the main matchup.
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Marian Catholic
Joliet Catholic
Chicago Heights
Story Sport
Halloween pumpkin contest at Richton Park library
The Friends of Richton Park Library sponsor a pumpkin decorating contest for village children. Pumpkins must be 12 inches or smaller and brought to 4045 Sauk Trail for display until judging at 4 30 p.m. Wednesday. Prizes are awarded in four age groups with pumpkins returned after awards or available for pickup through October 31.
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Linda Block
Richton Park
Star Publications
Bob Chwedyk
Matteson
Wilbur Ellis
Friends of the
Sauk Trail
Friends
Adelle McCarty
Jim Steenbergen
Arlene Mallek
Riverdale Public Library
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Park Forest
Joyce Dekander
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Palos
Orland
Ultra Caine
Trustees
Federal Communication Commission
Judith Lohr
Warren
Lombardi
Amerine
Sierra
Ok’d. County
Mark Stricker
Edward Long
Long
John Fay
Matteson Towncenter
Lincoln Towncenter
Lois Butler
Marian
Joliet
Diet
Proponent Slim
Lincoln Mall
Story
Nore Serre
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