Tax shifts and caps push suburban Cook taxes higher
Tax bills rise as Cook County adds jail projects and hospital repairs while the state multiplier boosts assessments. Officials note schools take the largest share of levies, with caps potentially easing future increases. a nonbinding tax cap referendum is planned for 1994 in suburban Cook County.
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Cook County
Jennifer Bialoboe
Richard Phelan
Phelan
Cook County Hospital
Illinois Department of Revenue
Vanecke
Cook County Assessor
Cook
Will
Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
District redraws shift boundaries amid racial balance debate
Matteson and Richton Park boundary changes move from Rich South and Rich East to Rich Central boosting non white share to 66.5 percent and white to 33.5 percent at Rich Central with 1 074 students. opponents argue the plan burdens East and ignores trends while some residents urge socio economic considerations. The board chose Option 6 but may face reversal if new members are elected in November.
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Teson
Lincoln Terrace
Matteson
Richton Park
Governors Highway
Rich South
Rich
Rich Central
Tony Brunson
Chardewski
Ken Kramer
Housing Authority of
Park Forest
Rich East
Joe Danick
Olympia Fields
Cision
Brunson
Randall Ferrari
Lohr
Village firefighter paramedics renew contract provisions
The two year renewal aligns with a two year police contract from last year. The agreement includes drug and alcohol policy testing guidelines confidentiality and a new MLK Day holiday. Union dues become partially paid by nonmembers starting Oct 1 1994. Wage increases are modest and in line with current economy.
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Miotti
Reynolds town praised for unity in South Suburbs
A speaker praised Reynolds for community spirit and positive attitude, noting all towns face crime and challenges but Reynolds stands as a shiny star in the South Suburbs and hopes other towns reflect its example.
Woodgate dads attract three big donations for youth program
Three donors stepped up for the Woodgate Fathers group in Matteson. Don Tesmond donated tennis gear, Walter Pratt pledged a tennis camp, and John Foster gave 500 dollars. The fathers invite the Woodgate community to a second annual picnic and softball game August 21 at Woodgate Park from 2 p.m. to dusk. Contacts: Swan 720-2900, Lewis 720-9374, Warmack 720-2083.
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Matteson
Woodgate
Don Tesmond
Matteson-Richton Park
Henry Swan
Walter Pratt
South Suburban Tennis Association
John Foster
Apple Oak
Swan
Woodgate Park
Central Avenue
Woodgate Drive
Greg Lewis
Kevin Warmack
Immanuel Fest Packed With Pancakes Booths and Games
Immanuel Lutheran Church Richton Park hosts a August 14 event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. with a $3 ticket, plus a flea market craft show food booths bake sale farmer market cheese sale and games. Exhibitors may rent space for 10 by calling 748-3664.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Richton Park
Richton Park parent protests park attacks scene
Richton Park Police Chief Richard Labus clashed with Ray Hostetler after Hostetler accused officers of mishandling alleged racial incidents at Helen Jones Park. Hostetler said a white boy was assaulted and warned youths later threatened his family, while the chief defended officer actions and urged witnesses to come forward.
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Richton Park
Richard Labus
Ray Hostetler
Village Board
Helen Jones Park
Richton Square
Hostetler
Richton Square Road
Park
Labus
Matteson row over toilet leak blamed for huge water bill
Dolly Elder told the Matteson Village Board her bills spiked to about 1200 dollars since last fall, claiming an inaccurate meter. Public Works said a small toilet leak caused the issue, and meters were checked and swapped, with limited relief offered. Village officials urged repair while Metered testing proceeds through November, warning residents of possible cloudy water and advising reduced usage during tests.
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Matteson
Dolly Elder
Elder
Cedarwood
Mark Stricker
Stricker
Jim Spice
Spice
Dale Graham
Michael Perry
Matteson Fire Department
Oakwood
Butterfield Place
Creekside
Glen Ridge
Cricket Hill
Woodgate
Old Matteson
Applewood
Lincoln Terrace
Fire Department
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East
Brenda Smith
Woodgate Dads
By Jackie Holston
By Heather Lynn Fabian
the Star
Jan Phillips
Ray Kawa
Chicago Heights
Homewood-Flossmoor
Crest-Country Club Hills
Crete University Park
Matteson-Richton
Otto Boulevard
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Illinois
Norman A. Rosinski
James S. Meidell
Lester G. Sons
Chicago Sun-Times
Audit Bureau
Star Carrier
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