Bird Count Rules and Local Species Noted at Thorn Creek
Thorn Creek Audubon members describe how observers record the largest single sighting of a species at a site during an eight hour Christmas bird count. The effort, dating to 1900, shifts from hunting to counting with teams reporting at a potluck supper. Local species include cardinals, tree sparrows, chickadees, nuthatches, and expanding Canada geese populations. rare sightings noted include sandhill cranes and monk parakeets. Potential decline of tropical-wintering birds linked to deforestation is mentioned. For participation, contact Kelly or Hahn.
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Alba
Thorn Creek
Hahn
Isaak
Central Park
Kelly
Argentina
Ross
Hudson Bay
Canada
Tropics
Thorn Creek Audubon Society
Bird feeding tips offered at Goodenow Grove program
Walker outlines a free family program teaching how to locate feeders and how to attract birds with seeds and a heated birdbath. Strand notes nutritious suet and seed blends while warning against bread. call Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve at (708) 946-2216 for details near Crete Illinois.
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Walker
Paul Strand
Calumet City
Sand Ridge
Strand
Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve
Goodenow Road
Crete
St Andrews seeks permit to relocate church and expand plans
Calumet Citys St Andrews Church seeks approval to relocate to Haldane and build a new church on the property. The planning commission will review a detailed plan and subdivision plat, with Raymond Development constructing homes and utilities. The Matteson Station project awaits building department review before permits, and Cedar Creek subdivision signs and fences were approved with HOA maintenance duties outlined.
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St. Andrews
Calumet City
Haldane
Raymond Development ‘Company
Matteson Board of Trustees
Cedar Creek
Treehouse Road
Vollmer Road
Opposition to Vollmer Crawford Car Wash Proposed
Olympia Fields village trustees voted to oppose a full service car wash on the southwest corner of Vollmer and Crawford. Laennec of Hazel Crest seeks a zoning change and a special use permit. nearby Flossmoor and Matteson object, with stormwater concerns and input from Cook County ZBA. Residents may submit written comments by January a date to the ZBA.
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Barbara Dargis
Olympia Fields
Ich
Laennec
Hazel Crest
Vollmer and
Crawford
Jack Beary
Cook County Zoning Board of
RSS
ZBA
Sateas
Tg Laennee
Beary
Thomas Thanas
Flossmoor
Matteson
Ment
Thanas
Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Matteson Hall
West Washington
Suite 2800
Chicago
Bar staff shape handling of rowdy patrons and underage drunks
Bar managers discuss maintaining order as patrons clash, the policy of detaining belligerent customers, and police involvement. They cite staff control, security cameras, and designated drivers as factors. Officials note rising responsible drinking and stricter enforcement on New Year’s Eve.
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Savage
Illinois
Kenneth Bouche
Bouche
Vehicle sticker fees compared by SSMMA findings
In 1993 the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association compared sticker prices and noted fee differentials for cars and trucks. Hammond said the SSMMA survey would guide compatibility checks with Richton Park records since 1976. Fees rose at times, notably 1982, 1993, and 1998, with detailed changes for passenger cars, two wheel vehicles, trucks, RVs, and senior or disabled categories. A late $5 monthly penalty applies for late purchases. New residents must obtain decals within 30 days. transfers possible for a $1 fee. Violations carry fines from 50 to 750 per offense.
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South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
SSMMA
Hammond
Ballfield
Richton Park
Niemeyer
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