Village amends ordinance to allow citations on private property
The ordinance was rewritten to let police ticket cars without private lot stickers. City officials say the change closes a loophole and clarifies enforcement. A private apartment lot vehicle with Richton Park address may be cited anywhere in the village, regardless of property type.
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van Schepen
Robert Clifford
Richton Park
Clifford
Board controversy over architect selection and campaign contributions
The Illinois college trustees backed the top three firms for a campus project amid questions about a Monteleone contribution from Bittner & Detella. Monteleone defended his actions, saying the contributions did not bias decisions and that he would refrain from related votes. Fazzini, the chair, defended the process and noted local firms’ involvement in bids.
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PSC
Monteleone
Alexander
Bittner & Detella
Star
Edward Gardiner
Olympia Fields Village
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Tion
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Cook County
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Michael
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Land lease plan stalls senior housing at Richton Park
Banovich alleges the development aims reveal Richton Park was not suitable for a senior housing project, describing a Cadillac in a Volkswagen community. Frankfort officials paused Wynncrest plans, citing 1500 units and 200 acres may be too large, with concerns on fire and police coverage and rapid emergency access. The district also expanded fire service jurisdiction, affecting Matteson and nearby towns as private roads must support ambulances and rapid access.
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Richton Park
Somerville Darling
Cadillac
Volkswagen
Frankfort
Citi
Frankfort Fire Protection District
Wynncrest
James Grady
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Matteson official Schury to retire after decades shaping village
Longtime building commissioner in Matteson Joseph Schury, who came to the village in 1960 and oversaw developments from Lincoln Mall to the Matteson Auto Mall, plans retirement after helping train successor Joseph Dohney. He also inspects Flossmoor and Olympia Fields, served in Korea, and will travel with his wife Justine.
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Joseph Doughney
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Park Forest approves first time home buyer loan plan
Park Forest Village Board voted 6 1 to launch a low interest mortgage program for first time buyers. The one percent below prime rate loan uses 1.2 million in industrial bonds with Gates Capital. About 12 to 15 buyers expected. income limits exceed federal guidelines. closing cost offsets provided.
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Park Forest
Gates Capital
Steve Campbell
Campbell
John Ostenburg
Ostenburg
Robert Furnace
Rita Guritz
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