Illinois townships toast 150 years of democracy this spring
Old World import thrives in U S as annual town meetings mark 150 years in Illinois. Township officials note the format remains direct voter control of government. South Suburbs held April 11 events with Bremen and Rich Townships hosting celebrations and tours. Frankfort Township saw no attendees. Townships date to 1850, underscoring democracy in practice.
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Orland Township
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Frankfort
Illinois township marks 150 years with modern services
Illinois township celebrates 150 years of existence this year while adapting to 21st century needs. Officials say the form of local government now offers more diverse services than in the past, reflecting broader community demands.
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Illinois Township
Richton Park Eyes Summer Opening for Lakewood Pool
Richton Park residents push to reopen the former Lakewood Pool by June. The Community Pool Committee will host Volunteer Days on May 13 and May 20 to prep the facility, seeking residents and nonresidents to paint, weed, repair tables, and help with cleanup.
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Richton Park
Lakewood
Paul Libby
Libby
Mike Conley
Wil- See
Auto mall expansion targets Lincoln dealer at Matteson
Matteson aims to attract Capitol Lincoln Mercury to the 119 acre Auto Mall on U S Route 30 near Interstate 57 with ground breaking in about 45 days and operation by fall. The village approved a 50 percent real estate tax abatement for 10 years up to 4 million and 50 percent of local sales tax for 20 years, similar to Sutton Ford and Toyota of Chicago Heights agreements. Miller Consolidated will transfer two parcels including a 24 acre wetland area and a two acre park to the village with the Army Corps oversight and five year maintenance plan. Miller handles upkeep for five years while the village assumes long term maintenance.
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Matteson Village Board
Sutton Ford
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Chicago Heights
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Lincoln Mercury
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Miller Consolidated
Ralph Coglianese
Army Corps
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Park Forest police use nonlethal gun in suicide by cop case
Park Forest police deployed a 12 gauge bean bag round to stop a knife wielding man in a store who said he wanted to die. The round knocked the knife away and the suspect was subdued without further injuries. The department reports two prior uses of the “super sock” rounds to disorient armed subjects.
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Park Forest
Robert Mayaema
Tom Fleming
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