Letter praises Osantowski as Chicago Heights chief promise
Richard Crasor Jr. lauds Karla Osantowski as a principled prosecutor and new Chicago Heights police chief. He urges patience and fair scrutiny, citing her integrity, teamwork, and commitment to public safety. He contrasts media bias in the Reynolds case with due process and professional standards.
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Mel Reynolds
South Side
2Nd District
Reynolds
South Suburban
Tony Mathis
Chicago Heights
Karla Osantowski
Ms. Osantowski
Cook County
Landfills cheaper amid trash cost debate
Park Forest households could save with volume rate cuts but half measures strain budgets. Recycling and incineration carry costs. Montana studies claim a 20 miles square landfill could hold U.S. trash for 500 years. EPA rules threaten $1,000 to $3,000 per household yearly, about $6 to $18 million in Park Forest.
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Park Forest
University of Montana
U.S
EPA
Block Party Thanks Village Helpers and Donors
The editor thanks South Chicago Heights and surrounding merchants for August 14 block party support. Mayor Dave Owen provided pops, Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca and Nick Biasella supplied a fire truck and ambulances for tours, prizes and popcorn, and 911 information. Street Department delivered barricades, Fizzo the Clown aided children, and Neighborhood Watch contributed fried chicken.
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South
Chicago Heights
Dave Owen
Pop
Angelo Petrarca
Nick Biasella
Fizzo
Steger Fire Department
Frankie’s Memorial Remark Sparks Cemetery Debate
A parent recalls losing her mentally handicapped son Frankie and describes plans for a memorial stone with an urn for flowers bearing the nickname Our buddie Frankie. Cemetery officials allegedly forbade nicknames, citing potential long-term visibility, prompting reflection on discrimination against disabled individuals even after death.
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Frankie
Frank John
I-80 Corridor Council Wins $150,000 Grant
Illinois I-80 Corridor Council receives a 150000 grant from Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission to support land-use planning for commercial development along the I-80 corridor. State Senator William Mahar notes the funding aids planning amid tight resources and enables professional assistance.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
William Mahar
Rorland Park
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
Mahar
Native leaders discuss golf park cultural plan at New Lenox meeting
Pow wow talks with New Lenox Community Park District board about enhancing the cultural aspects of a proposed golf course park. About seven Native American members, led by Joe Schranz of the American Indian Movement, will meet the Development Committee at 7 p.m. on Sept 12.
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New Lenox Community Park
Schranz
Park Board
Bill McCollum
New Lenox
Freshman girl denied football role sparks school debate
Virginia Pfeiffer recalls her daughter Gwen, 13, of Calumet City, being barred from joining TF North football as the school’s first female Meteor, despite practicing with freshmen boys and seeking a uniform. Principal Doug Long prohibited the move amid staff decisions.
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Thornton Fractional North High School
Virginia Pfeiffer
Virginia
Gwendolyn Pfeiffer
Calumet City
Gwen
TF North
Doug Long
Man acquitted after shutting down trains in court
William S. Reid, 76, of South Holland faced criminal trespass charges from Grand Trunk and Western Railroad for allegedly shutting down four train engines around Aug 5. He admitted to turning off the trains but said he did not board the engines and the charges were dropped after his explanation.
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South Holland
Grand Trunk and Western Railroad
William S. Reid
Reid
Rematch Looms In Harvey Mayor Race As Candidates Line Up
Damon Rockett, aide to Rep. Mel Reynolds, aims to win via his supporters in a likely slugfest for Harvey mayor. Nick Graves, ex-police chief and current city treasurer, also campaigns. Mayor David Johnson and Fourth Ward Alderman Marsha Bond are expected contenders, with Zuccarelli’s growing township influence a potential wild card.
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Damon Rockett
U.S
Mel Reynolds
Rockett
Nick Graves
David Johnson
Fourth Ward
Marsha Bond
Johnson
Harvey
Thornton Township
Frank Zuccarelli
Eight Chicago Heights officers suspended for testimony
Police Chief Karla Osantowsky announced five day suspensions in staggered terms for eight officers Sam Angellotti Michael Brink Michael Camilli Joseph Fiaoni Anthony Murphy John Murphy Robert Pinnow and David Wierzbicki after their testimony in the Mangialardi trial. The action follows a Seymour Simon recommendation and a federal verdict finding former Deputy Chief Mangialardi guilty on 13 counts.
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Chicago Heights
Sam Mangialardi
Karla Osantowski
Illinois Supreme Court
Seymour Simon
Douglas Troiani
Simon
Mangialardi
Osantowski
Sam Angellotti
Michael Brink
Michael Camilli
Joseph Fiaoni
Anthony Murphy
John Murphy
Robert Pinnow
David Wierzbicki
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