Regions transit plan hearing set for Dolton next Tuesday
Public views on a proposed six county regional transit authority will be heard at 8 p.m. in Dolton with Gov. Walker ordering nine hearings statewide. Officials urge participants to call 793 2250 to schedule and submit written statements, citing the goal of broad suburban voice and funding for the Chicago area mass transit system.
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Dolton
Langhorne Bond
Bridge Club
Transportation Department
Bond
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Burlington Northern
Illinois Central Gulf
Milwaukee Road
North Western
Rock Island
South Shore
Eldreth A. Rundlett
Burnham
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Regional Transportation Authority
Illinois
Two area youths killed in accident
Glenn A. Trotter of Riverdale died in a car crash on Route 80 near Minooka Illinois while returning from a Morris Illinois race. Bonnie Oderio of Dalton also died. Ray Young paid tribute after winning a heat at Raceway Park the day after the crash.
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Glenn A. Trotter
Riverdale
Morris
Ill
Trotter
Raceway Park
Ray Young
Dalton
Ridge Road
Minooka
Bonnie Oderio
Young
Oderio
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Barney
Connie
Angela Curletti
Joseph
St. Mary’s Church
Mr. Trotter
Fred Sr
Josephine
Fred Jr
James Anderson
Delores Trotter
Community Mortuary
Calvary Cemetery
Steger, Ill
American National Bank
LaSalle
Washington
Chicago
Queen of
Buddy Glenn
Burglary Steals From Dolton Home On Grant Avenue
A home on 15316 Grant Dolton was burglarized while John Baker was away on vacation on August 11. Police said burglars gained entry by breaking a back door window and ripping a screen. Items taken include four shotguns a machete an Electrophonic Hi Fi stereo and clothing. Detective work continues.
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John Baker
Grant
Dolton
Henry Martin
Baker
Dalton
Area schools set August openings. district schedules outlined
Area districts outline opening dates and schedules for fall classes. District 133 starts Aug 29 with half day and full day Aug 30. District 151 opens Sept 5. District 205 holds freshmen orientation Aug 28 and classes begin Aug 29 with bus and scheduling details. District 148 Aug 27 start. District 149 and 150 begin Aug 28-29 with kindergarten sessions and fee info included.
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Thornwood
Thornton
Thornridge
Trainman Helps Passenger Overcomes Language Barrier
Reporter notes a heartwarming incident as a train crew member aids a passenger by bridging a language gap during a publicized moment, illustrating compassion amid widespread concern over bystander involvement.
Dolton overpass bid moves to Washington Capitol visit
Dolton Mayor Norman MacKay and Village Attorney David Dillner travel to Washington Friday at Inflamed request of Rep. Robert Hanrahan to press for federal funds for a Dolton railroad overpass. The effort aims to replace hazardous grade crossings and is tied to mass transit funding. The trip also includes Blue Island officials seeking similar overpass support.
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Dolton
Norman MacKay
David Dillner
Washington
Norbert Tiemann
Federal Highway Commission
Robert P. Hanrahan
MacKay
Congressional Committee
Han
Village Board
Richard Withers
Blue Island
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Larry Pianto
Calumet Township
Grove
Jerry Freida
Little League
Ivanhoe Parks
Dolton Home
Hanrahan
Capitol
William Metro
Illinois Central
John Barrowman
Hegewisch
115Th Street Kensington
Matteson
Kensington
Barrowman
Metro
Energy Subcommittee
James Howard
New
Jersey
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