Illinois Attorney General pushes for pollution court branch
The attorney general William Scott seeks a Cook County Circuit Court pollution branch to handle air and water cases. He reports favorable talk from Chief Judge Boyle and urges urgent, expedited hearings. Scott notes past enforcement gaps and pledges more suits against polluters, industrial and governmental, to speed actions.
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Cook County Circuit Court
Scott
John S. Boyle
Cook County
Palatine Starts Unlimited curbside refuse pickup despite protests
In Palatine, unlimited curbside bag collection began amid strong local opposition to change. Health officials backed the move for cleaner, economical service, while some residents preferred the old system and questioned the motives of the environmental health director Richard Dawson. The village delayed dump closure but, after surveys showed support, officials offered continued service with a small surcharge, ending weeks of conflict.
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Richard Dawson
Dawson
Palatine
State Health Department
Peace Parade in Mount Prospect Draws Local Chat
Two residents discuss a planned peace march in Mount Prospect. About 500 people and 100 cars expected, with a funeral procession and mock draft lottery. They reflect on war, peace, and the appeal of parades, recalling Kennedy's funeral and pondering human nature. Further, they note the parade route from Golf Road to Route 83 and Dempster, and set plans to watch it at 1 p.m.
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George
Fred
Mount Prospect
Vietnam
Northwest
Peace Coalition of Students For Peace
Kopp Park
van Gogh
Golf Road
Route 83
Dempster
John F. Kennedy
Caisson
North Pole
Mount Prospect Plaza
Palatine Road Frontage Dreaded After Student Fatality
Arlington residents lash out over Palatine Road safety after a 15 year old was killed by a truck on the north frontage road. They say lack of sidewalks, faulty frontage road design, and insufficient traffic controls endanger students and drivers alike. Past tragedies and denied state action fuel ongoing protests and calls for immediate fixes.
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Palatine Road
Arlington Heights Road
How to Write Law Makers and Contact Information
Interested readers learn how to reach their lawmakers in Washington and Springfield. The list includes the president and U.S. Senate names, House representatives, the governor of Illinois, state senators, and state representatives with street addresses for districts 3 12 14 39 37.
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Washington
Springfield
Richard M Nixon
White House
D.C
U. S. Senate
Ralph T. Smith
Senate
Charles H. Percy
House OF Representatives
Philip Crane
House
John N. Erlenborn
Washington, D.C
Robert McClory
Richard B. Ogilvie
State House
Ill
What Price For Protection In Winston Park Unit 6
Residents petition for road safety measures at a dangerous Palatine Road corner where children wait for buses. They cite a failed street light, speeding traffic, and lack of stops, asking village, county, and state officials where to seek relief. Mrs. John Ewald Palatine.
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Winston Park Unit 6
Palatine Road
Winston Drive
Kennicott
Rohlwing Road
Readers urged to send signed letters to The Fence Post
Readers are invited to submit letters under 500 words for publication. No anonymous letters will be considered. Each letter must be signed with name and address and directed to The Fence Post Paddock Publications Arlington Heights Dl 60006.
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Fence Post
Paddock Publications
Arlington Heights
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Brekke
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Arlington Vista
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Jack T. Knuepfer
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David J. Regner
S. See Gwyn Ave
Eugene F. Schlickman
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S. Princeton Court
Gene L. Hoffman
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William A. Redmond
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