Ryan tightens handicap parking rules in Illinois
Gov. George H. Ryan signed a south suburban bill removing improper markings as an excuse for illegal handicap parking. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jack McGuire and Sen. Kathleen Parker, bars disputes over sign standards and secures fines. Ryan vetoed other south suburban legislation on speaker tax exemptions for school workshops.
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Springfield
George H. Ryan
Ryan
Jack McGuire
D-Joliet
Kathleen Parker
Northfield
General Assembly
Edward Petka
Plainfield
Gary Hannig
Litchfield
Petka
Hannig
Cook County
Illinois Department of Revenue
Will
Mary Lou Cowlishaw
R-Naperville
Chris Lauren
Aurora
Zickus
Phil Novak
Bradley
Renee Kosel
New Lenox
Kevin McCarthy
D-Orland Park
Maggie Crotty
Oak Forest
Mike Giglio
Prairie State College hosts first New Student Convocation
Prairie State College welcomed new students at its inaugural New Student Convocation. President E. Timothy Lightfield and vice president Linda F. Azureau outlined the transition from high school to college, emphasized community and involvement, and encouraged participation in clubs and athletics. A Student Involvement Fest followed a campus picnic. For more information, contact Dr. Azureau.
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Prairie State College
E. Timothy Lightfield
Prairie State
Lightfield
Linda F. Azureau
PSC
Illinois
Azureau
Interchange study to begin near I-294 and I-57
The Illinois Tollway approves a 1.1 million HDR Engineering contract to study a possible partial interchange between I-294 and I-57. The two-year study will assess demand, ramp configurations, and need for further funding, with 39 million earmarked for partial ramps. Local officials urge swift action amid ongoing funding debates.
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Peek
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
HDR Engineering
Lidia Pilecky
Tollway
General Assembly
Illinois
Pilecky
Mitch Barloga
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Ford Heights opens computer lab funded by New Heights
The Ford Heights Community Center unveiled a new computer lab funded by New Heights Recovery & Power with a ribbon cutting at Center on Cottage Grove Avenue. Mayor Lillierene Bennett lauded KTI Environmental Group Inc for its partnership as the program offers computer, reading, writing, English and math classes to residents over 18 with income eligibility limits and no diploma. Registration starts in September with morning and afternoon sessions. coordinator is Michael Grammer and intake appointments can be arranged by calling (708) 757-1375 at the CEDA Bloom-Rich Center.
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New Heights Recovery & Power
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lillierene Bennett
KTI Environmental Group Inc
KTI
Bennett
New Heights Power & Recovery
Michael Grammer
Grammer
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