Prairie stewards revive native prairies through fire and care
Nature Conservancy stewards Brownlow and Derkovitz lead restoration at Gensburg Markham Prairie and nearby sites. They use controlled fires to erase non native plants, open space for native species, and monitor flora and fauna, including Franklin's ground squirrel and Papaipema moths, while promoting seed dispersal and public education.
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Markham-Gensburg
Nature Conservancy
Brownlow and
Derkovitz
Brownlow
Ken Panzer
Gensburg
Markham
Panzer
Friends of the
Congress
U.S
Gensburg Markham Prairie
Conservancy
Richton Park discusses CDBG rules and Gee Lumber grant aims
Village officials argue that CDBG violations affect marketability and tenant interest while businesses in the area may apply for funding. Gee Lumber seeks Class 6B status for tax incentives as a catalyst for revitalization. A $200,000 rehab grant targets low to moderate income homes with lien-backed reimbursement upon sale.
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Niemeyer
Gee Lumber
Cook County Assessor
Cook
Richton Park
Board of Trustees
Reynolds case delays and hush money allegations unfold
The defense sought to suppress evidence as possibly stolen while a July 5 date was set for jury selection after a May 5 prior trial date. Prosecutors requested Reynolds post a cash bond amid questions over a $2,100 check to Urban Strategies, denied by Kay Hanania who said his firm received no payment. Reynolds claims the payment was legitimate and accuses prosecutors of vilifying him to influence the jury.
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Riguez
Luria
Reynolds
Kay Hanania
Orland Park
Urban Strategies
Hanania
Cook County
APC New Service
Park Forest residents worry over Matteson town house plan
Revised Matteson Station Town House plans reduce Park Forest controls but raise traffic concerns for Homan Avenue residents. Park Forest Plan Commission backs changes but lacks formal revised Matteson plans. ruling authority shifts to Matteson, while officials urge buffers and no parking signs to protect commuter lots.
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Park Forest
Matteson Station
Matteson
Park Forest Plan Commission
Commission
Town House
Front Street
Homan Avenue
211Th Street
Park Forest Village Board
Matteson Plan Commission
Homan
Antietam
Hickory
Lawrence Kerestes
Kerestes
Kerest
Lincolnwood
Vilage
Village Budget Sees Revenue Boost From Taxes and Fees
Matteson will gain 4.9 million in sales tax and over 2 million in property taxes from homeowners, with property taxes up nearly 300 thousand from 1994 and sales tax rising by over 250 thousand. Water bills add 1.7 million, licenses and permits about 500 thousand, and service charges near 800 thousand. Vehicle license fund drops to zero as sticker fees are waived. Expenditures include 1.2 million debt service, 700 thousand capital projects, 500 thousand parks and recreation, and 300 thousand administration. Additional revenue rises from motor fuel tax about 250 thousand, sewer fees nearly 200 thousand, and recreation fees over 100 thousand.
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Matteson
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Oak Forest
Gee
Mel Reynolds
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Pueblo
Colorado
Consumer Information Center
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