School board candidates discuss education goals and plans
Forum coverage highlights candidates from Richton Park and Matteson, including Johnson the district CFO and Wilkins a forensic scientist, who push for strong board leadership, district expansion, and technology investment. Others like Schram Prainito and Norwood discuss budgets, partnerships, programs, and student opportunities.
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Richton Park
New Cities Community Development Corp
Neil Armstrong School
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Rec Center
Wilkins
Old Creek Lane
Matteson
Marya Yates School
Ilinois
Matteson Housing and Human Relations Commission
Schram
Prainito
Arquilla Drive
Loleta Didrickson
Neil Armstrong
Marya Yates
New Faith Baptist Church
Norwood
Pfiel Sentenced in Crete Township Murder Case
Steven Pfiel received a sentence after pleading to killing his brother Roger with a baseball bat and attempting to stab him. The court heard testimonies from Gail Pfiel and Marsha Norskog as family members spoke of pain and closure.
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Crete Township
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Bes
Gail Pfiel
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Roger
Norskog
Marsha Norskog
Hillary
Steven Pfiel
Norsko
Gail Piel
Lechnar
Ex-mayor of Park Forest criticizes board actions
Former Village President Jerry Mathews criticizes Park Forest Village Board over policies including municipal golf, landscaping, and senior discounts. He also disputes handling of merchant Cal Muhammed's Stop and Store expansion. The Hidden Meadows North Golf course draws mixed reactions as the old course undergoes renovations.
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Mary Paleologos
Jerry Mathews
Park Forest Village Board
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Star
Cal Muhammed
26Th Street
Western Avenue
Muhammed
the Star
Hidden Meadows North
John Joyce
Parks and ‘Necreation
Joyce
Hidden Meadows North Course
Village sues Horvath over cats and alleged property damage
Horvath faced a village suit after the community removed 31 cats from his home, claiming ill health and over 3 000 dollars in expenses. Three cats were later missing or died. residents complain of pets while Horvath says he spent thousands yearly for care. The village cites a three cat limit and ongoing complaints.
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Solum
Horvath
Lockport
Mark Stricker
Suburban gaming tax plan details shared revenue split
Gambling terms from page outline retain first 3 million by host towns but 80 percent of excess goes to others. Over 15 years hosts drop top 3 million, sharing 80 20 with towns. Half share flat rate and half per ita. SSMMA to administer funds across Cook and Will counties. Rosemont Calumet City plan endorsed Sept 21. WCMS Northwest Municipal Conference SSMMA pact excludes Chicago Elgin. Host towns must support casino legislation. agreements allow termination if a casino diverts revenues.
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Niemeyer
C Ssmma
Beth Royle
Assection
Cook
Will Counties
Royle
General Assembly
West Central Municipal Conference
Rosemont
WCMS
Northwest Municipal Conference
SSMMA
Chicago
Elgin
Cook County
Burglary Suspects Involved Teenagers In Park Forest Case
A 16 year old and two other teenagers from Park Forest and Chicago Heights are accused of two linked burglaries in Eastgate. They allegedly stole 14 500 in cash, later recovered 1 500, with another 5 000 dropped inside the home. Residents had 20 000 in a suitcase hidden in a closet. Police say one teen bought a car for 1 000 after interviews.
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Chicago Heights
Eastgate
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