RTA Trustees Clash Over Transit Plan Sparks Budget Hearing
A tense regional transit budget hearing turned into a confrontation between RTA board member Daniel Baldino and CSSMTD trustees Ronald Haney and George Simmons. Baldino pressed for faster planning, questioned delays, and defended the RTA advertising budget as Palos Heights Mayor Bailey challenged spending and staff answers. The exchange highlighted tensions over local role in regional planning and funding with UMTA reviews looming.
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Baldino
Mike O’neal
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit District
Cssmtd
Daniel Baldino
Cook County
Ronald Haney
Riverdale
George Simmons
Harvey
Haney
Simmons
Velescides
UMTA
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
William J. Bailey
Palos Heights
Bailey
Battle over Prestwick Utilities yields partial victory
After a five year dispute two Will County subdivisions Frankfort Square and Prestwick Estates won a partial win as the ICC approved water and sewer rate increases for Prestwick Utilities. The new rates raise monthly water bills to about 9.20 for 8,000 gallons and sewer to 11.40, with typical bills around 20.60 monthly.
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Karen Haave
Will County
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Prestwick Utilities Company
Frankfort Square
Prestwick Estates
Mark Goldstein
Goldstein
Prestwick Utilities
Pat O’ae
Northbrook
Utility Company
Commission
Prestwick
Lorenz Named Permanent Chief Of Frankfort Volunteer Fire Dept
Don Lorenz received indefinite tenure as permanent chief of the Frankfort Volunteer Fire department after a four month probationary period. Trustees cited his proven leadership while firefighters had protested past board decisions and debated Wells's reappointment. Lorenz emphasized serving the community and improving programs while facing the chief role as a challenging, working position.
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Karen Haave
Frankfort
Don Lorenz
Gene Gerardi
Gerardi
Lorenz
Fire Department
Bruce Wells
Clyde Reiss
Robert Webster
Board of Trustees
Ment
Dale Christian
Don
Force
Wells
How
Joliet Junior College Tax Referendum Vote Tuesday
Voters in a 1450 square mile area will decide in a special election on Tuesday whether to raise operating taxes for Joliet Junior College. The board cites low rates since 1968 and commits to maintaining the rate until bond debt is paid. Polling places cover Frankfort Mokena New Lenox districts with voting hours 7 am to 7 pm.
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Joliet
Joliet Junior College
Frankfort
Mokena
New Lenox
Oregon Street
Ers
Green Garden
Green Garden Township
Frankfort Square
Frankfort Square Road
Kingstone Drive
Summit Hill
Ann Rutledge
80Th Avenue
St. Francis Road
Willowcrest Lane
Arbury Hills
Beechnut
Magnolia Streets
St Francis Road
Haven School
Haven Street
Cedar Road
Lincoln Highway
Oakview School
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Joanne Velescides
Con
Cane
Carrie Taets
Jeffrey Pence
Mary Brueser
Elaine Rechkemer
Gwen Davis
Mckenans
Rosemary Kaul
O'Brien
O’brien
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