Mokena plans tear down old water tower for removal
The Mokena village board agreed to secure an EPA permit and seek bids to remove the old water tower, which has not been used since a newer tower was erected years ago. Trustees discussed sentimental value but mostly supported demolition to avoid costly repairs and ongoing maintenance. The meeting also advanced phases of the village hall parking lot reconstruction and other village business.
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Mokena
EPA
Robert Burke
Public Improvements Committee
Mokena Park District
Park District
Ron Grotovsky
Gas City
191St Street
Everett
Illinois Department of Transportation
George Langmeister
Morton Lang
Village General Fund
Brightwood
Illinois lawmakers weigh tougher high school graduation rules
State senators advanced a bill to require set course prerequisites for graduation advancing to the House. The proposal would demand 16 credits including three years English and two years math while adding music or foreign language and other subjects. Supporters claim it aligns with federal recommendations and strengthens standards. opponents warn it harms vocational students.
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Frank Shaftan
Springfield
Illinois
House
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
U.S
Buzbee
Aldo de Angelis
Olympia Fields
William Mahar
Homewood
Richard Kelly
Hazel Crest
George Langmeister
Mokena
Mae A Hartung 66 obituary in Frankfort and New Lenox
Mae A Hartung of New Lenox dies at home after a Tuesday illness. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Frankfort with visitation today at Hickey Memorial chapel New Lenox. Burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Survivors include husband Joseph a daughter Pamela Ingram a sister Ruth Schram a brother Ralph Nieland and two grandchildren Paul and Sandee.
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Mae A. Hartung
St. Peter’s
Hickey Memorial
Mokena to Test Sewers With Smoke Inspections
Mokena village workers will start smoke tests next week on parts of the sewer system to locate defects letting rainwater enter the lines. The non toxic smoke will vent from plumbing stacks and from manholes, with residents urged to report smoke and to pour water into basement traps to minimize entry. Testing will begin near Bryant road and Parker street and run about three weeks.
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Mokena
Larry Haack
Public Works
Haack
Public Works Department
Bryant Road
Parker Street
Joliet Junior College Hosts First Land Lab Field Day
Joliet junior college invites the public to its first annual Land Lab oratory Summer Field Day on Thursday July 7 at 1 p.m. in the main campus agriculture building. Demonstrations cover corn hybrids soybean varieties fertilizers chemicals and no till plots with industry reps on hand. Louis Mombrun notes the event aims to acquaint farmers with current practices and the Maximum Economic Yield program co sponsored by Ty Walk Liquid Sales Inc and Top Soil Testing Service.
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Joliet Junior College
Land Laboratory
JJC
Agriculture Department
JJC Agriculture
Louis Mombrun
Mombrun
Ty-Walk Liquid Sales Inc
Top Soil Testing Service
Local legislators cool to likely tax package
Local legislators react negatively to a proposed tax plan with new revenue allocations, warning it defers school aid and raises the suburban Cook County sales tax. Some praise shifting allocations, while others fear higher local property taxes to cover education funding gaps. The article also notes related community programs and a university workshop.
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George Sangmeister
D-Mokena
Illinois
de Angelis
William Mahar
Homewood
Cook County
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