Residents oppose Hickory creek flood plan near Mokena
Local sentiment grows against the Hickory creek flood control proposal as costs mount. Mokena Village President Richard Quinn cites $25 million upfront and $2 million annual maintenance, arguing channelization could cost about $12 million. IEPA worries about water quality and environmental impact while lawmakers debate funding and 404 permit timing.
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Hickory Creek
Joliet
Mokena
Quinn
IEPA
ERA supporters urge Illinois voting change
Political Editor Frank Shuftan opposes the idea as ERA proponents press Illinois to alter how it votes on such measures. Report notes debate over voting procedures and legislative impact.
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Illinois
Frank Shuftan
My Dad's the Greatest contest for young stars
Star Publications invites boys and girls ages 14 and under to win cash prizes to buy a gift for dad and tickets to a White Sox game. Complete rules and details appear on page 21.
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White Sox
Star Publications
Dad
Lincoln-Way Knights Star at State Meet Despite Few Qualifiers
Lincoln-Way boys track finished with its best state meet placing in seven years under coach Mike Davis even with only four qualifiers. Recap of the action appears in Sports on Page 15.
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Lincoln-Way
Knights
Mike Davis
South Suburban Art Antique and Auction Guide Classifieds
Classified ads begin on page 16 offering listings for art and antiques with auction details. The section outlines where to see upcoming pieces, appraisals, exhibitions, and potential bidding events in the local market.
IRS Seizes Gerardi Business Files for Public Sale
The IRS has seized Frankfort Community Chapel and related property in Chicago Heights owned by Eugene Gerardi Sr. and Jr. A sealed bid public sale is set for June 17 at 2 30 p.m. at the regional IRS office in Markham. The Frankfort facility previously offered paramedic service, now an ambulance service, amid financial losses. The Frankfort Fire Protection District will maintain ambulance options through Vandenberg and others, with no lapse in service expected.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Frankfort Community Chapel
95Th Place
Route 30
West 14Th Street
Chicago Heights
Gerardi Ambulance Service
Eugene Gerardi Jr
Eugene Gerardi Sr
West 159Th Street
Markham
Frankfort
The
Gerardis
Fire Department
Milt Batson
Batson
Mokena Seeks Federal Grant for New Sewer Plant
Mokena may obtain a federal grant for a new sewer plant after earlier USEPA reservations. Village President Richard Quinn and IEPA officials met in Springfield with engineers and state Sen. George Langmeister to reconcile objections tied to Hickory Creek flood control. Officials expect phase II funding of about $139,000 of a $144,000 request, with construction possible within a year once plans are finalized.
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Mokena
US Environmental Protection Agency
USEPA
Richard Quinn
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
IEPA
Quinn
Springfield
Don Hoffmann
George Langmeister
Hickory Creek
Citizens Utility
Arbury Hills
Hoffmann
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Tain
Illinois House of Representives
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jack Davis
R-Beecher
House
Leroy van Duyne
Rich Nichols
Art Guide
Gerardi
FFPD
Vandenberg
Tinley Park
Kurtz
Lenox
Daley
Dalton
Lincoln Way
Jerry Marmozewicz
Celtics
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