Marilyn Estates Opposed by Coburn and Tuttle in Mokena Plans
Frankfort supervisor Glenn Coburn J Arado of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railways join opponents to Marilyn Estates a 103.5 acre residential project in Mokena on the southwest side. They challenge annexation seek sewer water and cost sharing concerns including one acre lots and road paving Wolf road. Village President Will Tuttle backs Coburn and Arado amid broad local opposition.
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Mokena
Board of Trustees
Frankfort Township
Glenn Coburn
Elgin, Joliet
Will Tuttle
Coburn
Arado
Owen Maye
Marilyn Estates
Brightwood
Wolf Road
Walter Yunker
Farm Tour Delights At Harras Farm For Disabled Students
Lincoln Way area handicapped students in a summer recreation program visited the James Harras farm in Mokena for a hands on equestrian experience. Photos credited to Craig Camp.
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James Harras
Mokena
Lincoln Way
Craig Camp
Pheasant Ridge residents push for permanent drainage fix and moratorium restoration
About 50 surveys gathered by Pheasant Ridge condo owners urge the village to finish drainage repairs and sidewalk work in the multi family area. They demand a permanent solution and want a new construction ban reinstated until obligations are met, as the moratorium was lifted at the June 28 board meeting with one opposing vote.
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Karen Harve
Pheasant Ridge
Village Board
Paul Santucci
Condominium Association
Joe McBride
Santucci
Capital Federal Savings and Loan
Robert Teske
Lloyd Leverle
Richard Engstrom
Robert Burke
Repairs push to fix drainage in Pheasant Ridge subdivision
Attorney Robert Sharfman for Capitol Federal says pavement repairs and sewer cleaning are underway and no shortcuts were taken while denying responsibility for drainage problems. Village officials and attorney note potential litigation. engineer to draft a master plan for a long term solution to be presented August 9.
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Robert Sharfman
Capitol Federal
Shartman
Capital Federal
Financial Institution
Hillcrest Builders
Sharfman
George Sangmeister
Gerald H. Styler
Mark Lovejoy and Associates
Pheasant Ridge
Pikarsky Keeps RTA Post As Budget Compromise Reached
After 13 hours of talks the suburban and city RTA board members agreed on the 1976 77 budget. Pikarsky remains chairman while a chief executive officer will handle daily operations. Suburban aid of 1.4 million and a 5.5 million debt payment to the state are funded from Chicago Transit authority reserves. Formal approval expected later in the week.
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Milton Pikarsky
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Pikarsky
Illinois
Chicago Transit Authority
Joliet
Local boys prep for Soap Box Derby in Oak Forest
Lifestyles feature follows Oak Forest youths as they train for the weekend Soap Box Derby. The piece notes community turnout and challenges ahead as preparations unfold, with emphasis on teamwork and local kid involvement in the event.
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Oak Forest
Non-Attenders Columnist on Legislator Attendance
Column by Burnell Heinecke analyzes attendance habits of state legislators. Editorial notes question of frequent non attendance and its impact on governance.
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Burnell Heinecke
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Circuit Court
Raymond K. Berg
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Derby
Jay Shidler
Levi Cobb
Denny Mahoney
Lifestyles Eee Ee
Dennis Mahoney
REL Scseanes
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