NATO security concerns postpone meeting on Crete detention center

Security concerns over anti-NATO protesters have caused officials to postpone a town hall meeting for a controversial plan to bring an immigration detention center to Crete, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) said Sunday.

Jackson agreed to postpone a Monday town hall meeting on the …

1 dead, 1 wounded in Dolton crash involving a Chicago Heights driver

One motorist is dead and one other is wounded after a two-vehicle crash early Sunday on the Bishop Ford Expressway in Dolton where alcohol is believed to be a factor.

A 2010 red Chevrolet Camaro was traveling south on Interstate 94 near Dolton Avenue at …

Chicago Heights, Steger police blotter

CHICAGO HEIGHTS

BROKEN DOORS: Two glass doors were shattered by bricks May 9 at Chicago Heights City Hall, 1601 S. Chicago Road.

DOMESTIC BATTERY: Oscar Harper, 24, 351 W. 16th Place, Chicago Heights, was charged with domestic battery after a May 9 incident at his …

Eisenberg: Chicago Heights has a precedent for presidents

It was 1988 and my friends Chris, Tom and I had an unenviable task. In our junior year current events class at Marian Catholic High School, we had volunteered to run the campaign for presidential contender Mike Dukakis in our school’s mock presidential election. On …

Crime Report for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at crime reports in the Southland. News includes a Mokena man accused of lewd conduct in Orland Park, a patron penalized for peeing in Oak Lawn where Worth and Posen men were chargerd with disorderly conduct, a flasher charged in Oak Lawn, and gunfire narrowly missing children in Chicago Heights.

Crete library showcasing egg art in May

The main floor display case at Crete Public Library is showcasing the delicate eggshell artistry of crafter Carol Wentz, of Crete. Wentz first cleans the eggs and then uses carving techniques to inscribe characters, flowers, animals and figures on the interior and exterior of the …

Campus (East) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in college. News from the SouthtownStar’s East region includes Chicago Heights, Homewood, Matteson, Crete, Flossmoor and Richton Park.

SSC hosts annual video competition

South Suburban College and Career Development Systems recently hosted the fifth annual South Suburban College Video Competition in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at the school. The competition showcased talent from area high schools and provided local students with a tour of the college’s facilities. …

Around Town (East) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at events in the SouthtownStar’s East region, which includes Beecher, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Homewood, Matteson, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Steger and University Park.

Marian Catholic speech team captures state title

Performing “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio” at the Illinois High School Association Speech State Finals in Springfield, garnered a state championship in group interpretation for the Marian Catholic High School speech team. The 12-member cast had won the sectional title the week before and …

Community Sports Calendar (East) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s East region, which includes Beecher, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Homewood, Matteson, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Steger, and University Park.

SSC adult educator receives excellence honor

South Suburban College’s Steven Smith recently received the Chicago Defender “Men of Excellence” award, which recognizes “Chicago-area men who represent excellence in their professional and personal lives every day,” said award officials. Smith, an adult education instructor and coordinator at SSC, was nominated by his …

Property Transfers for May 20, 2012

Property transfers for Cook and Will counties. Curious about more home sales in your neighborhood? For more Chicago area transactions, see “recent sales” at www.searchchicago.suntimes.com/homes/.

Two more file suit to halt $118M jackpot payout to workplace pool

Two more people have filed lawsuits in a dispute over who was participating in a workplace lottery pool that won the $118 million Mega Millions jackpot with a ticket bought at a Glenwood gas station earlier this month.

Jose L. Franco and Marco Medina, both …

Playing Live for May 18, 2012

Here is a look at music events in the Southland. Shows include the System’s Bob Seger tribute concert at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago and Village Voices’ annual concert in Downers Grove.

Chicago Heights, Crete police blotter

CHICAGO HEIGHTS

THEFT: An electrical box and copper wires were stolen May 6 or 7 from the exterior of a house in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue.

CAR THEFT: A 2006 Ford Focus was stolen May 6 or 7 from a driveway in the …