Crestwood NewsLocal news for Crestwood, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.uReport: Tonight's Weather- July 17, 2008 Sent by Katie Brown_ Sent by Don Fischer_ This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 4:00 pm and is filed under Readers Respond .http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/ureport-tonights-weather?fromrss=1 Crestwood's Friday Funhouse Returns!- July 11, 2008 One reader submitted a picture of Mayor Chester Stranczek and noted that he has an UNCANNY resemblence to Leslie Nielsen of "Airplane" and "Naked Gun" fame. We agreed and decided to make a little game for today's Friday funhouse.We have hidden six pictures of Mayor Chester Stranczek among these pictures of Leslie Nielsen. Print out a copy and circle the pictures of the mayor with your favorite crayola!WHOEVER circles all six of the mayors pictures first will receive a shiny paper Burger King...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/crestwoods-friday-funhouse-returns?fromrss=... PRANKSTERS PLACE SIGNS AT THE MAYORS GOLF EVENT- July 9, 2008 In true "Caddyshack" style, headscratching and hillarity ensue... A man who identified himself only as "Agent Carl Spackler" emailed in these photo's and said:"We wanted to take pictures of the reactions of the golfers as they discovered our signs...there was pointing and laughing and three or four groups of golfers stopped to read the signs before anyone picked up a cell phone...it was all in good clean fun. Agent Al Czervik and I just wanted to make a point...and have some fun."What was that..http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/pranksters-place-signs-at-the-mayors-golf-e... Mayor Tee'd Off Over Disappointing Ticket Sales For Crestwood's VIP Golf Outing- July 9, 2008 Robert Stranczek, the mayor of Crestwood failed to attract much of a crowd this year for the annual fundraising event.Is the lackluster attendance at the formerly popular fundraiser an indicator of Robert Stranczeks political futureONE OF TOPIX' CRESTWOOD NEWS CONTRIBUTORS WILL BE SLICING AND DICING HIS WAY THROUGH THE LINKS THIS MORNING WITH THE MAYOR, AND KNOCKING BACK DRINKS WITH THE RABBLE IN THE 19TH HOLE...We hope he will be able to ask the mayor a question or two and get the inside scoop.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/mayor-teed-off-over-disappointing-ticket-sa... Crestwood's Wellness Center Hit With Gang Graffiti- July 7, 2008 VANDALS SPRAYPAINT GANG SLOGANS ON THE CRESTWOOD RECREATION CENTER"That was a bold thing for these punks to do... it's a high visibility building with a lot of lights in the lot and it's right on a busy street. What are the police doing They should have cleaned that off right away... it looks like trash and it can't help home values. This neighborhood is changing and it's not good." complained one angry homeowner. THE POLICE ARE DOING THE BEST JOB THAT THEY CAN. THEY CAN'T BE EVERYWHERE ALL THE.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/crestwoods-wellness-center-hit-with-gang-gr... Derek Blacksher Earns Sixth Consecutive Win in Gateway Grizzlies 6-4...- July 7, 2008 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - CRESTWOOD, IL-The Gateway Grizzlies built a 6-2 lead Saturday night then held on for a 6-4 win over the Windy City Thunderbolts at Standard Bank Stadium.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/derek-blacksher-earns-sixth-consecutive-win... CRESTWOOD POLITICS: What the Polls are Saying- July 7, 2008 THE RESULTS ARE IN! Here are what the polls are saying about Crestwood... On the new police chief: 31% of voters say she's not qualified, 28% say she is "a good choice." 58% of respondents say that her appointment is "a negative."On the 2009 Mayoral Election: Frank Gassmere Jr. is the overwhelming peoples choice for the next mayor with 57% of the vote. John Toscas comes in second with 12%, and Crestwoods current mayor, Bob Stranczek gets a dismal 6%, just two points better than Crusty the...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/crestwood-politics-what-the-polls-are-sayin... People Are Talking About a New Mayor in Crestwood- July 5, 2008 Charlie Boy said in the Crestwood Forum: One of the things that's important for any discussion of the economic future of the village is a true representation of current financial status of the village. I've never seen a village budget nor have I seen a year end report showing what funds came in and what was spent. If the budget is truly seen, perhaps some room for change is possible without touching the tax rebates too severely. At get togethers all over town this weekend residents have been..http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/people-are-talking-about-a-new-mayor-in-cre... CRESTWOODS FRIDAY FUNHOUSE COMES ONE DAY EARLY!- July 3, 2008 Because of the upcoming holiday we thought we'd give you a laugh a day earlier.Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend... let's keep all our fingers!Anyone working the streets or fire departments... stay safe... watch out for all the yahoos with explosive projectiles!ENJOY THIS WEEKS "TOP TEN LIST" An ANONYMOUSreader submitted...Top Ten Reasons Chief Sulikowski "Resigned"1. APPLIED FOR A SALVATION ARMY, BELL RINGER JOB AT WALMART AND FLUNKED THE PHISICAL. 2. LOST HIS COOK BOOK FOR HOTDOG...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/crestwoods-friday-funhouse-comes-one-day-ea... POLITICS AT THE CRESTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT... WILL HEADS ROLL ... PUBLIC SAFETY TAKES A BACKSEAT!- July 2, 2008 CWPD INSIDERS SPEAK OUT ABOUT ONGOING EFFORTS TO SANITIZE THE CRESTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT OF ANYONE SUSPECTED OF NOT SUPPORTING MAYOR ROBERT STRANCZEK AN INSIDER SPEAKS...Hold on to your hats.....Shakeup is about to take place at Crestwood P.D. Chief Theresa has started to complain that she wants to promote some of her people and demote some others. It is all about past loyalty to Tim and who are not supporting Mayor Bobby Stranczek. Rest assured that "her boy" will be very well protected and...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/07/politics-at-the-crestwood-police-department... |