01 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
1
An editorial on Page 6 weighs the latest proposal for a new city hall and police station, debating location and merits of the plan. The piece weighs civic needs against budget and community impact, urging careful consideration before committing funds.
Judy Jakush reports a slight drop in vandalism in most communities of the Fifth and Sixth district circuits after parental liability ordinances were enacted. Palos Hills areas face persistent petty destruction amid concerns over enforcement and curfew compliance. Police say community meetings raised awareness, curfew enforcement reduced late night activity, and officials encouraged anonymous tip lines to report vandals.
Officials from Frankfort Mokena New Lenox and Will County gathered as the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission outlined a Hickory Creek water quality study to curb pollution. The plan seeks 95 percent pollution reduction through better wastewater treatment lake restoration and stormwater management supported by public input over three months.
The Will County Forest Preserve District won a contract to participate in acquiring 438 acres along Hickory Creek as part of a larger Hickory Creek preserve. A $1,397,855 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, announced by Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus, will support the project with state and district matching funds totaling $2,795,710. The plan includes camping, picnicking, nature study, and children's play near the Spring and Hickory Creek Flood Control and Recreation project, improving regional recreation opportunities.
A number of additional Star Herald carrier boys and girls are needed to cover several routes in the Frankfort and Mokena area. Boys and girls interested in joining should contact the circulation department of the newspaper at 469-3606.
Frankfort chamber officials launch this year’s four day Labor Day weekend festival with a 6:30 p.m. free Lincoln Way high school band concert, followed by the fire department carnival and Oktoberfest beer garden at 8 p.m. The event is expected to draw about 70,000 visitors and features a wide array of food booths arts and crafts and various acts across Saturday and Monday. Parade Sunday and open house at the fire station add to the weekend.
The Frankfort Mokena Star will debut Sunday September 11 with expanded sports coverage across grade school high school and adult programs. Lincoln Way football Joliet JC Lewis University and College of St Francis receive in depth reporting plus a Football Special each Sunday. Thursday sections focus on Frankfort Mokena area sports with Lincoln Way activities golf cross country tennis volleyball and basketball later in the year. Barbara Hester of Mokena is highlighted among Redheads players with spring baseball and track headlines anticipated.
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