Ex chief takes leave of absence in Ford Heights
Ford Heights police lieutenant and former chief Jack Davis has taken an indefinite leave amid allegations he protected crack dealers. Mayor Gloria Bryant announced the move at a village hall press conference while investigators from Cook County and federal agencies probe links between the department and long standing drug operations. Authorities describe Ford Heights as a major crack cocaine distribution area with frequent gunfights and a history of attempted violence associated with narcotics.
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Pete Reynolds
Ford Heights
Jack Davis
Village Hall
Gloria Bryant
Davis
Bryant
Cook County
Floyd Bryant
Bronx
Cook County Sheriff's Police
McDevitt
Oscar Harper
Poice
Living history farm gains broad support in Cook County area
Cook County Forest Preserve endorses development of a living history farm between 183rd Street and Flossmoor Road west of I 57, abutting more preserve lands. The site, with two ideal soils and easy I 57 and I 80 access, targets about 90 000 visitors yearly and would be funded by public and private donations run by the county. Chicago Farmers and Illinois Living Farms and Agricultural Museums Inc. back the proposal, with communities Country Club Hills Matteson fueling local advocacy.
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Cook County
Country Club Hills Park District Board of Commissioners
183Rd Street
Flossmoor Road
Central Avenue
Midwest
I-57
I-80
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Illinois
Chicago Farmers
Forest Preserve District
Illinois Living Farms and Agricultural Museums Inc
Court shortens teen purse snatching sentences in Cook County
A Sixth District judge trimmed two 17 year olds’ prison terms from 79 to 71 years after they pleaded guilty to four aggravated battery and robbery attacks on elderly women between March and May. The judge refused to permit withdrawal of pleas and a trial date was set pending appeal.
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Pete Reynolds
Edwin Richardson
Markham
Cook County
Assad Muhammed
Country Club Hills
Anthony
Park Forest
Dalton
Blue Island
William Sullivan
Richardson
Remem bering School Days Past at Matteson Library
Matteson Public Library hosts a pictorial exhibit on early 20th century schooling with photos of students and teachers, attendance records, and old typewriters from the Matteson Historical Society. Open hours and address provided.
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Matteson Public Library
Matteson Public School
Matteson Historical Society
S. School Ave
Mediation set for Oct 10 in Dist 194 contract talks
The Steger Education Association and School District 194 Board set 3:30 p.m. Oct 10 at district offices for a federal mediated negotiation. The SEA seeks restructuring of the salary schedule to boost pay for veteran teachers after the contract extension expired Sept. 15.
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Steger Education Association
Board of Education
Zeta Street
SEA
District 194
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Richard Wright
Kenshal Proctor
Dan McDevitt
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation
O’grady
Thomas Adamski
Adamski
State Police
Todd Panagopoulos
Historical Farm
W. Lincoln Hwy
Matteson Library
Michael K. Smith
David O’connor
the Star
Chicago Heights
somewood-Flossmoor
of Crest Country Club
Hillis
Crete University Park
Matteson-Richton Park
Norman A. Rosinski
Lester G. Sons
Ames S. Meidell
Chicago Sun-Times Company
Otto Boulevard
P. O
U. S
Tmaster
Pearle
Eyelab
Pearle Vision
Doctors of Optometry
Matteson
Niles
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago Riverpoint
W. Fullerton Avenue
Lansing
Carpentersville
Orland Park
Fordcity
Cicero
Naperville
Torrance Avenue
Orland Square Drive
Schaumburg
Melrose Park
West North Avenue
Lombard
Roosevelt Road
Ord City
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