Chicagoland South Supertrain Factory proposal urged
Katherine Felt Armstrong of Park Forest urges readers to back a state-of-the-art MagLev supertrain factory in Chicagoland South. She argues trains over planes reduce noise and pollution, protect farmland, and create well paid local jobs, warning against an airport that would damage rural landscapes and raise taxes.
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Chicagoland South
Kirk Dillard
Edgar
Lake Calumet
Chicagoland South Supertrain
Katherine
Armstrong Park Forest
Insensitive letter spurs Homewood preservation debate
Lester Kloss Jr writes in defense of Elaine Egdorf and Homewood Historical Society against Chris Vassell. He praises Egdorf for decades of volunteer work, urges Vassell to join preservation efforts, and highlights Stolzenbach Market as a risk to local history needing funds, land, and support.
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Chris Vassell
Elaine Egdorf
Homewood
Elaine
Dorband
Egdorf
Vassell
Stolzenbach
Mr. Vassell
HHS
Lester K. Kloss Jr
Graffiti Not Gang Related Says Village Official
Olympia Fields Village Trustee Michael Monteleone said spray-painted markings on Brookwood Drive and Route 30 are not gang related, describing them as kids playing around. Officials may require property owners to remove graffiti within a set period while exploring storm water runoff use of the Lansing Country Club lake to ease flooding on Henry and Sherman streets.
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Brookwood Drive
Route 30
Olympia Fields
Michael Monteleone
Monteleone
Lansing
Lansing Country Club
Henry
Sherman
Marvin Luzenga
Ken Straka
Thomas Panichi
al Poortenga
Robert W. West
Luzenga
Country Club
Lynwood Opposes Wood-Burning Plant Near Town
Lynwood village trustees directed Attorney Burkema to draft a resolution opposing a proposed wood-burning energy facility at Lincoln Highway and State Street. A vote on Aug. 24 is planned. Trustee Mathus warned emissions could drift over Lynwood and potentially affect residents depending on expert opinions.
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Lynwood
Lincoln Highway
State Street
Bloom Township
Ronald Burkema
James Mathus
Chicago Heights Deputy Chief pleads not guilty on corruption charges
Chicago Heights Deputy Police Chief Sam Mangialardi pleaded not guilty in federal court to 16 corruption counts including racketeering extortion bribery tax evasion theft of government funds and witness tampering. Bond set at $100000 with 10 percent to be posted by his father. Prosecutors call him a danger and flight risk but say bond sufficient to mitigate risks. Indicted August 3 on 16 counts.
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Chicago Heights
Sam Mangialardi
Mangialardi
Charlie Mangialardi
U.S
John Gallo
Lightfield Awarded 4.5 Percent Raise At High Prairie State College
High Prairie State College President E Timothy Lightfield gains a 4.5 percent salary increase from 87750 to 91750 plus a $2500 one time annuity and other benefits including a college vehicle. Board chair David Amadio praises the president for expanding visibility and boosting community and state ties while cutting deficits.
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Prairie State College
E. Timothy Lightfield
Board of Trustees
Lightfield
Dr. Lightfield
David Amadio
Worth a deeper look A senior center in Crete village
Village trustees weighed a proposal by a real estate group to build a 150 unit senior center on an unde termined site. Officials debated consistency with the village long-range plan and whether to explore the concept amid a growing senior population.
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Crete
Don Ribling
Billboard controversy grows in Frankfort Township
Frankfort Township officials oppose a new billboard at Route 30 and 78th Avenue calling it a visual intrusion. Two additional signs are planned at Harlem Avenue and Route 30 in unincorporated Cook and Will counties. Acting Village Administrator Bruce Bonebrake called the Route 30 sign intrusive and contrary to community goals despite prior county agreements.
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Route 30
78Th Avenue
Frankfort Township
Harlem Avenue
Cook County
Will County
Bruce Bonebrake
Irons Oaks expands with 2.8 acre land purchase
The Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center in Olympia Fields expanded by acquiring a 2.8 acre parcel at Western Avenue and Vollmer Road for 350000 dollars with a low interest loan. The existing 34 acres will gain new space while the fire-damaged house remains on site and may be repurposed for offices or classrooms. Judy Mann, director, said officials are grateful for the acquisition which came after a house fire on the property.
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Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
Olympia Fields
Western Avenue
Vollmer Road
Judy Mann
Irons Oaks
Mann
Foundation
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