Regional airport plan could reshape Chicago economy
The hearing examined establishing a regional airport authority with 80 to 90 percent funding from airlines and no state funds. Phase 1 costs reach 2.3 billion through 2001, rising to 5 billion by 2020, with projected state and regional revenue of 105 million and later 470 million. By 2020, 236,200 jobs may be created, and Chicago’s central role in the economy could regain balance. If not built, 72,000 South Suburban jobs could be lost, affecting 535,000 in the 14‑county area. many fear O’Hare’s capacity limits threaten national status.
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IDOT
Brown
Indiana
Chicago
Margery al Chalabi
al Chalabi
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Park Forest
O’hare
DeAngelis
Suhailal Chalabi
Cook County
Wisconsin
O'Hare
Suhail al Chalabi
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Midway
Federal Aviation Administration
Illinois
al Chalabi Group Ltd
Market Facts, Inc
School computers scandal nets four teachers involved
Victims recount paying Barry for computers believed to come from a legitimate side business. Fitzgerald, a Park Forest officer and district liaison, says he trusted Barry and faces a ruined reputation. Teachers Kuehl, King, Panczuk, and Bradford bought units, unaware of Barry's illegitimate actions, and district investigations found no misconduct by them. The case proceeds to court in January.
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Barry
Lancaster
Brian Barry
Fitzgerald
DuWayne Carnes
Park Forest
Debra Bernardi Zajack
Mary Jo Kuehl
Linda King
Paul Panczuk
Wanda Bradford
Zajack
Larry Tandy
Tandy
the Star
The
Star
Rich Central
Rich East
Brian
Jackson Victory Stirs South Side Coalition Clash
During a Holiday Inn rally in Markham Jackson frames victory as a clash between Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition against a Democratic machine. He vows to aid South Side residents, recruit new voters to oust Speaker Gingrich, and lead a transition with his brothers and local officials. Alice Palmer praised. President Clinton called.
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Bers
Cook County
Somer
Jackson
Operation Push
Rainbow Coalition
Democratic Machine
Democratic Party
Newt Gingrich
Jesse
Holiday Inn
Alice Palmer
Bill Clinton
Village to file Truth in Taxation notice on levy rise
Hammond notes 1994 levy of 1,175,305. proposed 1995 levy 1,354,094, a 15.78 percent increase. Corporate and special property taxes for 1994 were 1,131,221. 1995 levy set at 1,309,684 for the same category, also up 15.78 percent. Trustees lament tax cap mandates and late bill timing, with Dec. 26 deadline for levy filing. Total budget 9,415,624. taxable amount 1,354,094.
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Hammond
Michael Brown
Springfield
Sears to settle Park Forest back tax balance
Sears money will pay the remainder of the former Centre's back taxes as the village awaits discussion on a balance. Park Forest has paid $575,000 of $780,000. Sears left for Matteson last year costing about $120,000 yearly in sales tax. The deal funds redevelopment while avoiding future borrowing, officials say.
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Sears
Muchnik
Matteson
Park Forest
Kelly
Lincoln Mall
Third airport in Illinois study aims for 6 million riders
Illinois Department of Transportation released market results showing a proposed third regional airport could attract 6.2 million travelers plus many connecting and international flyers, totaling over 14 million annual passengers. The survey compared potential enplanements to airports in Cincinnati Salt Lake City Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Kirk Brown
Brown
Cincinnati
Salt Lake City
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Glasgow Won't Run in Race for Congress
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow surprised supporters by announcing he will not seek any political office in 1996, despite heavy recruitment to run for Congress. He cited family commitments and a sense of having accomplished his goals as reasons, and said he will back Ray Nash for state's attorney while weighing future plans after the Crest Hill murder case concludes.
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Will County
James Glasgow
Jerry Weller
Morris
John Ruff
Glasgow
Ruff
Jim
Ray Nash
Nash
Crest Hill
Weller
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U.S
Ruyle
Ford Heights
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Jonathon Luther Jackson
Markham
Evans Miller
Washington, D.C
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Star Forest
Star Publications
Otto Boulevard
P.O. Box
Chicago Heights
Norman A. Rosinski
James S. Meidell
Lester G. Sons
In American Publishing Co
the Audit Bureau
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U.S. P.S
Lj’s
Homewreckers
Lakewood Plaza
Richton Park
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