Tax hike compromise lacks broad support in suburbs
State lawmakers remain split over Gov. James Thompson's proposed income tax hike with Aldo DeAngelis urging property tax relief as part of the package. William Mahar George Langmeister and Richard Kelly hold uncommitted or opposing stances while Thompson details revenue allocations to education and social programs.
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Olympia Fields
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Wiliam Mahar
Thompson
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Mokena
Developer seeks approval to reduce apartments in village complex
William Weber seeks subdivision changes for Moxena's Never-Wills complex to cut 98 planned units to 3 duplexes, add single family lots, and expand a cul de sac. Board schedule shows June 6 committee review and June 13 full board consideration as action remains pending. Other items include postponing Wolf Road lift station bids and continued fingerprint program details.
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Moxena
William Weber
Village Board
Weber
Michael Everett
Robert Burke
Wolf Road
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Bus plan draws ire of trustee in Lincoln Way area
Mokena Trustee Robert Burke accuses Frankfort and New Lenox townships of using the Lincoln Way Intergovernmental Commission to tap village funds for a proposed RTA mini bus. The plan, approved by the RTA, requires the three villages to finance operating costs, while none have decided on funding.
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Mokena
Robert Burke
New Lenox
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Tri-Village Commission
RTA
Glenn Coburn
Tri-Village
Bure
Commission
Gas City truck stop plan advances in Mokena work session
Village board reviewed Gas City 23 acre Route 45 site for a truck stop motel restaurant complex. Officials debated water sewer options with village ties and sales tax payback, while residents largely stayed silent and zoning committee plans June actions.
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Gasoline Comppany
Route 45
191St Street
Lyman Tierman
Gas City
Citizens’ Flies
Wolf Road
Tieman
Tieran
Lke
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