Saturday, October 20, 2012
Almost 300 Illinois records are included in the Boy Scouts of America's once-secret "perversion files." Search for your town or troop number.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Patch's searchable database allows you to search by cities in Illinois. Information gathered by the Los Angeles Times shows the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America who were expelled between 1947 and 2005 on suspicions or confirmation of sexual abuse. If a troop is listed, a case file exists. At this time, not all case files are available online. As new documents become available, Patch will update this database.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Even children can truly make a difference.
There are 13 more heroes in Chicago's collar communities. None of them is named Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber. Still, they are young. They are impressive. These 13 young men, ages 11 to 14, were put to the test and they passed. They are Boy Souts. They were prepared. They are most certainly heroes. It wasn't long ago when an Evanston man was riding his bike along a path in Palos. Out of his element, Andy Matthews, accidentally hit a large rock—with his face. In shock, Matthews struggled to get to safety. He came upon the New Lenox Boy Scout Troop 44 on a hike. The boys noticed Matthews swerving on his bike, disoriented. They asked if he was OK. After the man answered no, the boys noticed his eye was swolen shut. His shirt was torn, and he …
Monday, November 1, 2010
Senior Jimmy Fabiszak balances noteworthy accomplishments in the community and at Hinsdale Central High School.
Hinsdale Central's Homecoming week was eventful for Jimmy Fabiszak. He was voted Homecoming King—a rare feat for a Darien student in a school dominated by Hinsdale residents—and enjoyed waving to a cheering crowd from a convertible in the parade. After the parade, he hustled to perform trumpet with the marching band during halftime of the football game. And then, on Oct. 4th, Fabiszak received a commendation from Mayor Kathleen Weaver and the Darien City Council for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. "Eagle Scout James Fabiszak is an exemplary model for the Boy Scouts of America because he believed in their motto 'BE PREPARED' and followed their teachings to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, …
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Gary
12:06 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
CHESTER your so right .....need to know adults involved.....better still go along and monitor goings on more ›