Flowers approve landfill opening sparks county vote
The county board weighed testimonies on odors debris and property values as Richton Park backed by most members voted against the Sexton landfill while concerns over regional need and EPA permits framed the debate. Matteson protests were debated amid long running legal battles over jurisdiction.
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Cook County
Fields
Richton Park
Matteson
Illinois Epa
Illinois Supreme Court
EPA
Zoning Board of Appeals
Steger cyclist struck by two squad cars during chase
David M. Sickinger, 24, of 244 Dorsetshire, Steger, was hit by two squad cars after falling from his motorcycle during a high speed chase on Steger Road east of the Calumet expressway. He was listed in very critical condition at an Indiana hospital. Sheriff’s office said Steger police were pursuing him. they provided limited details and referred inquiries to Steger police.
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Indiana
Steger
David M. Sickinger
Dorset‘shire
Steger Road
Calumet Expressway
Will
Sickinger
Sheriff's Police
Charles Tieri
Sheriff’s Police
Richton man dies in truck crash on I 80 west of Torrence
A 35 year old Richton Park man Carl Dalton of 4200 Arlington Drive was killed when his semitrailer crashed into temporary concrete barricades at a construction site on Interstate 80 one half mile west of Torrence Avenue. He was pronounced dead at 4 30 a m at St James Hospital. Police said witnesses reported the truck went out of control on the crest of a hill during westbound travel. Earlier reports note patrolmen Terry Lamastus and Gregory Rambo were involved in the response.
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Interstate 80
Torrence Avenue
Carl Dalton
Arlington Drive
St. James Hospital
Illinois
Dalton
Steger
Terry Lamastus
Gregory Rambo
Sickinger
SPEED to Reconsider TLC Bus Contract at Tuesday Meeting
SPEED’s operating committee will review TLC Transportation Services at a 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting at the administration center in Chicago Heights. Parents and SPEED officials cite missed pickups, long rides, late arrivals, safety concerns, and slow problem resolution, while District 170 voided its TLC contract and awarded to Van Der AA Bus Lines.
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David Fusaro
Speed Special Education Co-Operative
TLC Transportation Services
SPEED
Division Street
Chicago Heights
TLC
Theodore Riggen
Speed Administration
District 170
van der AA Bus Lines
Recreation program registration extended in Matteson
Matteson parks and recreation extends registration for fall programs. Open to residents and nonresidents with a 50 percent fee surcharge for nonresidents. Woodcarving for ages 14 plus, floral design, and belly dancing offered at Matteson Community Center. Weekly classes run September 22 to early October with $12 to $18 fees, checks payable to the village of Matteson.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Lee King
Matteson
Barbara Filipiak
Gloria Kegley
Cipants
Matteson Community Center
Arts and crafts display at St Lawrence O Toole church fair
A noon to 5 p.m. arts and crafts display at St Lawrence O Toole church runs alongside Autumnfest with a 1 to 5 p.m. fun fair and 1 30 p.m. soccer matches. Drive carefully as crowds gather and plans unfold.
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St. Lawrence O’toole
Faith Church choir director leads 11a.m. service
Faith Church United Church of Christ Matteson announces new choir director Paul Mollicone will lead the 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Walter Maas speaks on Three Wishes. Greeters John and Mildred Krause. Sunday school 9:15 for older classes. nursery through fourth grade at 11. Board of Christian education meets after worship. Dart ball hosts Grant Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Faith Church
United Church of Christ, Matteson
Paul Mollicone
Walter Maas
John and
Mildred Krause
Board of Christian Education
Church Council
Grant Park
Clyde
Donna Voight Stanley
Betty Stahl
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County Board of Protests
Matteson Planners
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