Frankfort trustees approve warning sirens for storms and emergencies
Frankfort will install two warning sirens in the industrial park and near Route 30 to alert residents to tornadoes and other emergencies. Bids ranged from 13 957.92 to 15 800 and installation is included. The village expects half the cost to be reimbursed by federal disaster aid, with final bid decision pending.
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Frankfort
Industry Street
Warning
John Jones
Federal Signal Corporation
Blue Island
Diment
Will County
Frank
Fort’s Civil Defense
Emergency Services Disaster Agency
Burton Breidert
Palos Heights Pharmacist Runs Mini Pharmacy Museum
Palos Heights pharmacist Chuck Stanley runs a daily drugstore while maintaining a small museum of antique medicines and pharmaceutical relics. His display preserves a piece of drug history for locals and visitors.
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Palos Heights
Chuck Stanley
Palos Falcons Eliminated in Stan Musial Playoffs
Palos Falcons were eliminated in the Stan Musial baseball playoff in Chicago last weekend. Palos Pony League All-Stars advanced to state tournament play in Rockford. Midlothian Little League All-Stars contend in tournament action in Harvey this week.
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Palos Falcons
Chicago
Rockford
Midlothian
Harvey
Women lead local school boards grow in number
Report notes several local boards elected women as presidents reflecting increasing female involvement. Feature previews on page 21 explores women in leadership roles in education and politics within the community.
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Moraine Valley Community College
EPA Order Dump Near Lockport Closes. Operator Sought
A Lockport dump was closed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday and its operator was sought for arrest for alleged violations. The EPA moved to shut the site amid unsafe waste handling and potential health risks. Local authorities assisted in the closure and enforcement action.
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Lockport
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bruce Kazlauskas
Lockport Road
Greg Hultman
EPA
Kazlauskas
Hultman
Prestwick Man Shot to Death in Chicago Slaying
William McMahon a 49 year old Prestwick resident and owner of Rabal Heating Service and Supplies was shot 14 times in his south side office. Police consider robbery with $1000 taken but also examine a disgruntled customer theory due to a $300 wallet and a nearby revolver. Funeral services were held Monday.
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Chicago
William McMahon
Prestwick
Mcmahon
Rabal Heating Service and Supplies, Inc
Ashland Avenue
Southside
Frankfort Village vows to enforce ordinances with court action
Frankfort trustee Kenneth Biel says the village will pursue court action against violators to enforce local ordinances. The attorney won a recent suit over junk car parts, costing about 3000 dollars, and the board hopes it prompts compliance while avoiding further costs.
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Frankfort
Kenneth Biel
Biel
Board of Trustees
Wayne Johnson
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