16 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1976
Page
1
Frankfort School District 157C contends with a $229000 deficit and potential $23000 revenue loss due to a weak assessed valuation rise. Despite a $1.8 million increase, totals fall short of the $38 million target, triggering fiscal caution as superintendents assess next year’s budget and possible minimal cuts.
Village President Will Tuttle vetoed adoption of the general development plan after a 5 0 vote to approve the plan. He will submit written reasons by the next board meeting when the issue can be voted on again. Merchants and Chamber of Commerce oppose expansion of Front street and a broader outskirts plan. A Front street resident also voices opposition to expanding the downtown area.
Will County officials began the annual hunt for late tax bills with seven townships DuPage Homer Frankfort Green Garden Monce Wilton and Wesley identified as late in submitting 1976 property assessments. Assessors face corrections and questions on market value while a new early payment plan aims to accelerate tax collection with October 15 due date.
The Wild County board approved rezoning Meadows Shelter Care to establish a long term facility for adults with learning disabilities near Arbury Hills. The 17-1 vote faced objections from Len Vranicar and Ardine Harris who questioned site suitability and service impacts, while attorney Albert Krusemark stressed the facility serves non criminal, non mentally ill residents and aims to staff with 38 professionals.
The Star-Herald Today reports entertainment columnist Marlene Cook and several staffers spent a day with a circus in Palos Heights on Saturday. The piece notes the line about the world loving a clown and teases further details on Page 10. Meanwhile school football was affected by a teacher strike in District 218 delaying three opening games to Saturday with Shepard at Richards and Oak Forest vs Rich South. more on Page 15.
Genealogy search grows as a hobby with readers seeking tips and resource guidance. The note references a detailed feature in Lifestyles on page 23 offering genealogy insights and sources for tracing family backgrounds.
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