Crestwood NewsLocal news for Crestwood, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Change Crestwood in 2009 Developing Platform to Challenge the Stranczek Ticket in 2009- June 30, 2008 THE PEOPLE OF CRESTWOOD ARE COMING TOGETHER AND RAISING THEIR VOICES FOR CHANGE! 750 Votes in 2009 said in the Crestwood Forum: "The challenging ticket only needs 750 votes to send Mayor Bob Stranczek, Clerk Nancy Benedeno, and 3 trustees to the history books. The 750 votes are what separated the last challenger from the incumbent trustees. The platform: KEEP THE TAX REBATE IMPROVE VILLAGE SERVICES HONESTY IN GOVERNMENT REPRESENT THE PEOPLE of CRESTWOOD 1) Professionalize the police department.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/change-crestwood-in-2009-developing-platfor... A NOTE FROM YOUR EDITOR- June 28, 2008 I thought the readers and posters would like to see the page updated... we changed the look and the layout of the page...we've added the photo section (some of you call the comics) and you might have noticed the "Crestwood Friday Fun House." Hopefully a regular feature here at the Crestwood page. THANK YOU FOR THE EMAILS, THE SUGGESTIONS AND ESPECIALLY THE TIPS.ANYONE WITH INFORMATION YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTING, AND I THINK YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN BY "INTERESTING" IS ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL IT TO..http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/a-note-from-your-editor?fromrss=1 CRESTWOODS FRIDAY FUN HOUSE- June 27, 2008 Top Ten Lists said in the Crestwood Forum: Top 10 reasons why Bob Stranczek is the best mayor Crestwood ever had 1. Gets lost driving to Short Drive picking up his mail from Ex Village Service Director. 2. Made a stink at the Crestwood Fest because he was not allowed to ride the Crocodile. 3. Got caught picking Cherries from the Cherry Trees on Kenton Ave. 4. Mother will not allow him to wear her straw hat. 5. Got caught Fishing behind the mall with Frank Jr. 6. Was yelled at by the Police for.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwoods-friday-fun-house?fromrss=1 Crestwood Secrecy Insults the Public SOUTHTOWN STAR NEWSPAPER- June 26, 2008 THE ISSUE:Crestwood Police Chief Tim Sulikowski departed under mysterious conditions last week. A successor has been appointed, but no statement has been made about the situation, nor has it been discussed in a public meeting. Phone calls seeking more information go unreturned. WE SAY: It's business as usual in Crestwood, where there's little compunction to keep the public informed on things like why the police chief left and who's been chosen to take his place. It's a real insult to the folks..http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwood-secrecy-insults-the-public-southt... Crestwood Endangers Another Child VILLAGE POSTS PICTURE ON ITS OWN WEBSITE!- June 25, 2008 We've all heard about the Crestwood Police arrest of a Tinley Park woman who left her sleeping two year old a few feet away from her for a few minutes.The Crestwood Police and the leaders of the village of Crestwood tried to make it seem like they were actually looking out for the welfare of a two year old child instead of victimizing an innocent family. The police chief in Crestwood said "It only takes a minute for something bad to happen" and the mayor of Crestwood, Robert Stranczek pointed...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwood-endangers-another-child?fromrss=1 WILL THE TURMOIL IN CRESTWOOD COST MAYOR STRANCZEK THE ELECTION- June 24, 2008 Vote-April-2009- said in the Crestwood Forum: What a slap in the face to the police department. OUCH !!!!! Mayor Bobby Stranczek, mark the day on your calendar. This leadership failure is what will be your demise in the upcoming election.IS IT TIME FOR A NEW MAYOR IN CRESTWOOD MANY COMMENTATORS RESPOND TO MAYOR ROBERT STRANCZEKS CONTROVERSIAL REPLACEMENT OF THE RECENTLY "RESIGNED" POLICE CHIEF. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/will-the-turmoil-in-crestwood-cost-mayor-st... Crestwoods Next Mayor Will Be...- June 23, 2008 The Next Mayor said in the Crestwood Forum: Whoever is going to challenge Bob Stranczek in the next election is already making preparations. There is a Yahoo group with 40 members and a website. I like what it said about "controlling the information." If you go to the website you will see a Crestwood village sign. I just noticed that whoever owns the site had Mayor Stranczeks name removed from the sign. That says everything. Brilliant. Here is the link:...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwoods-next-mayor-will-be?fromrss=1 Crestwood police chief out ... Mayor has no clue...- June 22, 2008 One thing is apparent in Crestwood, and that is Timothy Sulikowski is out as Crestwood's police chief. The mayor of Crestwood, Robert Stranczek says he has no idea why Chief Sulikowski would quit...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwood-police-chief-out-mayor-has-no-clu... Crestwood police chief resigns, sources say more "resignations" likely- June 22, 2008 The Crestwood police chief under fire for the December arrest of a mother who briefly left her toddler in a parked car while her other children donated money at a Salvation Army kettle has resigned amid a cloud of controversy.http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwood-police-chief-resigns-sources-say-... Crestwood police chief resigns amidst scandal. Is the mayor next- June 20, 2008 CHIEF SULIKOWSKI IS GONE! CWPD CHIEF RESIGNS Crestwood Police Chief Tim Sulikowski is expected to step down today, but whether he is being forced out or is leaving voluntarily is unclear. Sulikowski drew worldwide attention for his handling of the WalMart scandal...http://www.topix.net/city/crestwood-il/2008/06/crestwood-police-chief-expected-to-quit?fro... |