Rich Township building permits rise 11 percent in 1993
Rich Township reports an 11 percent increase in processed building permits for 1993 totaling nearly 59 million in new construction. Richton Park led residential growth with 84 homes, Tinley Park 81, and Matteson saw the largest project value at 25 million.
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Rich Township
Shirley Green
Richton Park
Tinley Park
Matteson
Green
Circuit City
Target and Menard’s
All Consolidated Auto Inc
Park Forest
World Music Theatre
Cook County
Be a smart driver during holidays urges council
Laura Randol of the South Suburban Council advocates help for alcohol abuse and urges cautious driving during holidays. Karen Hoffschmidt of the South Suburban Regional Traffic Safety Task Force notes a persistent presence of drunk drivers and repeats police estimates of one in seven on the road. Statistics show alcohol involvement in crashes. two in five Americans face alcohol-related crashes, and many fatalities rise at night and during holidays. Drive smart and avoid becoming a statistic this weekend.
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South Suburban Council
Laura Randol
East Hazel Crest
Orland Park
Schmidt
South Suburban
Illinois airport study funding hangs in balance
Airport tor for the Illinois Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that financing the study with state funds has not yet been worked out. Questions remain about which state funds would be used and whether funding approval would require the Legislature. Adorian said Edgar has several options while York added officials are seeking a regional consensus and Daley's support to satisfy FAA demands after Pena's thumbs down in September.
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Tor
Illinois Department of Transportation
Edgar
Adorian
York
Daley
FAA
U.S. Transportation
Federico Pena
YME
Northbrook
Green
Headlight Rules Aimed at Suburban Rural Roads
Drivers on two lane highways face hidden oncoming traffic in hazy weather as motorists seek better visibility. The speaker notes past experiences of unseen cars approaching in rain and supports laws requiring headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise and whenever vehicles are not visible at 1000 feet.
Police Liaison Program builds rapport at Huth Middle School
Matteson Police Officers Jim LaBarre and Tom Prohaska lead a weekly liaison at Huth Middle School to ease student interactions with law enforcement. They emphasize guidance over discipline and cover topics such as gangs drugs alcohol self esteem and safety at home to help students react responsibly in dangerous situations.
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Huth Middle School
Matteson
Jim LaBarre
Matteson Rotary Club
LaBarre
Tom Prohaska
Huth
Prohaska
Y ME Moves From Homewood To Chicago Loop
Y ME founded in 1977 shifts from 18220 Harwood Ave Homewood to West Van Buren in Chicago this spring. Executive director Sharon Green cites financial reasons and desire for better transit access after operating two suburban sites. Homewood mayor expresses regret but supports serving people. The move aims to broaden funding and volunteers while maintaining hotlines and support meetings.
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Homewood
Y-Me
Chicago
Loop
Harwood Ave
Sharon Green
Y ME
Green
YME
Northbrook
North Shore
West van Buren
Township board approves 743000 road and bridge levy
Bloom Township trustees approved a 743000 road and bridge fund levy despite Supervisor Robert Grossi pledge two weeks earlier to dissolve the highway district. The GOP dominated board faced claims of coercion and misinformed approvals from Highway Commissioner Charles Dieringer. Debate centered on whether the levy required board review and certification, with legal threats and counterclaims arising over copies and proper procedure.
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Bloom Township Board of Trustees
Robert Grossi
Grossi
Cook County
Charles Dieringer
Highway Department
Dieringer
Anthony Spina
Bloom approves township levy amid tense vote
The board approved the levy with three trustees voting yes reluctantly as Grossi criticized the move and warned about future scrutiny. Dieringer defended the process while Benigenberg was absent. Nehnevay and Wooten voiced misgivings but backed the measure.
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Lueder
Fritz Nehnevay
Dan Wooten
Gene Benigenberg
Nehnevay
South Suburban Hospital Drops Trauma Center Status
South Suburban Hospital announced it will discontinue its Level II Trauma Center. Local officials warn longer EMS transport times and higher costs as trauma patients shift to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital. Fire Chief Chappell critics say community interdependence grows while EMS calls may rise to 90 minutes.
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South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest
Douglas Chappell
Chappell
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and
South Suburban
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Rson
Marlene O’connor
Olympia Fields
Recycle Will County Christmas Trees At Local Sites
Will County forest preserve district offers free tree chipping from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Goodenow Grove Joliet district office Isle la Cache Museum and other sites January 10 through January 15. Joliet Park District also chips trees weekdays through January 8 at Joliet Memorial Stadium and Bird Haven Greenhouse with contact numbers for details.
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Forest Preserve District
Will County
Route 52
Cherry Hill Road
Joliet
Isle A la Cache
E. Romeo Road
Romeoville
Public Information
Joliet Park
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Bird Haven Greenhouse
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John McCadd
Lynda J. Hemmerling
John Doody
Doody
Bob Lueder
Bloom
Luciano Panici
By Jessica Gross
Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve
Goodenow Road
Crete
Souk
Troll Roads
Fennion Park
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