Village to train residents as mediators for disputes
The Village will hire Peacemakers Institute to conduct mediation training for volunteers who want to mediate neighborhood disputes. An orientation is set for October 1. Training costs range from 2500 to 12750 dollars. The program aims to reduce police involvement and foster amiable resolutions.
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Center For Conflict Resolution
JDS Mediation Services
Peacemakers Institute
Gromala
James VanSchepen
VanSchepen
Justice Department
Institute
Gro
Spathis
Chris Limas
Will County Trail System Developments Connected to Midewin
Will County unveils a 26 mile Wauponsee Trail linking Joliet to Kankakee River State Park as part of a broader county trail network. The project, tied to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie plans, aims for completion in 2001 with 60 to 70 percent funding from state and federal grants. The western leg could be ready this fall, while the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail nears Ottawa with a final 5 mile link to Joliet.
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Joliet Arsenal
Forest Preserve District
Schultz
Midewin Park
Joliet
Ottawa
Iron Works Preserve
Lockport
47Th Street
Harlem Avenue
Will County
Village Beautification Program Chooses Top Homes
Judges used criteria sheets to rate residences on condition site upkeep and landscaping. Volunteers graded land areas weed absence trimmed lawns and diverse shrubs and trees on a one to five scale. Top five percent advanced, then second review Aug 22 to select two percent winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Weller opponents turn to polls amid fundraising shortfalls
Two Democratic challengers Susan Hynes and Gary Mueller race in southern suburbs as funds lag before the November elections. Each has commissioned district polls to show viability, attract donors, and target issues likely to resonate with voters while noting push questions can skew results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hynes
Naperville
Judy Biggert
R-Hinsdale
Gary Mueller
New Lenox
U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Kent Redfield
University of Ilinois
Springfield
Mueller
John Ruff
Federal Elections Commission
New Lenox Village
Weller
Hynes
Harris Fowell
Biggert
Tilden Katz
Ruff
Stormy Monday outages hit South Suburbs towns
A Monday afternoon storm disrupted power in Matteson Crete Park Forest and nearby villages with Matteson experiencing sporadic outages that were restored by Tuesday morning. Crete faced three hours without power while Park Forest used an emergency generator for 30 minutes and power returned by 3 30 pm.
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Matteson
Richton Park
Chris Limas
University Park
Steve Rosenquist
Crete
Gener
Park Forest
Bob Price
Lighting ordinance targets plaza exterior lights in Tinley Park
Spathis and Limas discuss a nine month dispute with Governors Plaza owners over parking lot lights failing since last November. The ordinance, drafted by Building Commissioner Joe Commerford, amends the 1996 property maintenance code to require exterior lighting in public areas during business hours or all night where required by police.
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Spathis
Limas
Joe Commerford
Commerford
Matteson
Tinley Park
Orland Park
Chicago Heights
Police Department
Star Publications address and contact notice
Published every Thursday and Sunday by Star Publications at 6901 W. 159th St Tinley Park 60477 Telephone 8028800.
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Star Publications
159Th St
Tinley Park
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APC News Service
Maggie Lockwood
Lockwood
By Danielle Hirsch
Graymoor Lane
Mary Compton
Norman A. Rosinski
Franklin Shuftan
Audit Bureau ‘of Circulations
U.S.P.S
Illinois
Cme
Wes
Holbrook RD
Glenwood
Pepperidge Farm
Manufactuer
Kedzie Ave
Western Ave
Flossmoor Commons Plaza
W. Vollmer
Socorre
Thornton
Cotter
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