Time to set aside Will County forest land grows urgent
Will County faces rapid change as permits rise from 744 in 1991 to 3135 in 1996 and population projected to more than double to over 800,000 in 20 years. A 22.6 million bond option funds land preservation and park development, with tax impact detailed and a referendum path discussed for future generations. Michael Pasteris notes district plans and urges resident support.
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Education urged after students threaten with toy guns in school
A reader warns about the dangerous impact of a staged threat by four Country Chu Hills sixth graders who used toy handguns and shouted brace yourself claiming it was "fun" and calls for education to prevent imitation. The letter notes potential retaliation risks if victims were gang members and cites parental supervision and media influence as factors.
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Oscar Griffin
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The Mega Mall Plans Stir Chicago Heights Debates
A letter to the editor rails at Matteson auto mega mall plans. It questions tax concessions for 20 years and half the property taxes to a Matteson district, while noting local bids and the impact on nearby towns and schools.
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