Planning workshop focuses on far south suburban development plan
University Park Village Board of Trustees held a workshop on the Eastern Will County Regional Council standard plan for regional development. Trustees discussed changes to legislation for a South Suburban Airport Development District and heard a state senator suggest amending a bill to ensure Peotone-area officials retain zoning control near the site. University Park Manager Michael Gruberman warned that a state airport authority could push development into buffer zones, weakening local autonomy.
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University Park Village
Ithout
University Park
Michael Gruberman
Tinley Park advances ethics ordinance for officials and staff
An ethics ordinance covering village officials and certain employees nears completion in Tinley Park after an ad hoc committee refined details. Trustees signaled readiness for first reading next week's board meeting, while debate centers on whether relatives should be included and how disclosure and abstention rules apply.
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Tinley Park
Village Board
Greg Hannon
Hannon
David Seaman
Crete to Decide on New Police Station Plan Within 90 Days
Crete village officials aim to choose a site for a new police station within 90 days. The Village Board held an executive session to discuss property acquisition for the project. Nearby the Village Hall, Fire Department, and current Police Department sit near Exchange and Benton streets. About $500,000 is set aside to fund construction and demolition of 536 West Exchange Street.
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Crete
Jerry Ducay
Larry Johnston
Exchange and
Benton Streets
Ducay
Exchange St
Mokena weighs funding for Lake Michigan water hookup
At a Monday workshop village trustees heard Ron Norene outline three funding options general obligation bonds alternate general obligation bonds and revenue bonds. They approved continued talks with New Lenox Tinley Park Oak Lawn as potential suppliers pending a resident referendum. Mayor Grotovsky stressed the outcome hinges on residents voting yes or no for lake water this cost in November.
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Mokena
Lake Michigan
Board of Trustees
Ron Norene
New Lenox
Tinley Park
Oak Lawn
Ron Grotovsky
Gloria Taylor dies at 51 she shaped Harvey politics
Gloria Taylor Harvey Park District commissioner and 3rd Ward alderman died Saturday at University of Chicago Hospitals from respiratory failure. A 1977 park board member she chaired the Economic Development Committee and led annual Back to School Party. In 1992 she earned Woman of the Year honors.
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Harvey
Gloria Taylor
Harvey Park District
Taylor
University of Chicago
Park Board
David Johnson
South Suburban College Minority Affairs Office
Judge weighs fault in 1993 murder case involving Pfiel parents
A Palos Park judge ruled that the Norskogs must prove that Steven Pfiel showed violent intent before they can sue his parents for wrongful death. He said giving the boy a car and a hunting knife isn’t enough unless the parents knew a high chance he would harm someone. The suit targets Roger and Gayle Pfiel for Hillary Norskog’s death after the 1993 party incident. Pfiel pleaded guilty to the girl’s murder and to killing his brother while out on bail.
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Marsha Norskog
Steven Pfiel
Palos Park
Hillary Norskog
Michael J. Hogan
Norskog
Pfiels
Hogan
Roger
Gayle Pfiel
Crete Township
Hillary
Pfiel
Palos Hills council eyed curb on aldermen ride alongs
Palos Hills aldermen compromise on a plan to end the police ride along program for officials. A vote was expected on a policy limiting aldermen to one squad car ride per year after a written request to Police Chief Paul Madigan. Public Safety Chair Marty Kleefisch supported scrapping the program while Alderman Andy Galatte urged it remain. The city currently has no ordinance restricting such rides.
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Palos Hills
Paul Madigan
Public Safety Committee
Marty Kleefisch
1St Ward
Andy Galatte
5Th Ward
Pantry patrons thanked as Crete Pantry marks 21st year
Donna Allen thanks donors and organizations for holiday season support as the Crete Pantry enters its 21st year of service. Township aid and numerous monetary gifts sustain this community effort to help those in need. The chairperson expresses gratitude for the broad, generous support enabling continued care.
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Crete Pantry
Donna Allen
Prairie protection plea letter from Homewood youth
A student argues against replacing eastern Homewood prairie with a golf course or office building. He cites wildlife such as coyotes and deer, neighbors Izaak Walton Memorial Park, and fears of loitering, littering, and harm to animals. He recalls hiking with friends and stresses preserving the prairie for future generations.
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Homewood
Izaak Walton
Memorial Park
Time salutes Gingrich sparks anti-Newt backlash
A Chicago Heights reader notes Time magazine named Newt Gingrich Man of the Year for 1995 amid strong national anti-Newt sentiment. The letter questions the choice and suggests Time erred if measuring popularity.
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Time Magazine
Newt Gingrich
Newt
Time
Gingrich
E.J. Provost
Chicago Heights
Joe Mann Seeks Ballot Spot As Illinois Lawmaker
In December Joe Mann filed to run for Illinois General Assembly representing the 80th District. He lists himself as a gang specialist in adult probation. Governor Edgar picked Flora Ciarlo as state House spokesperson to the Commission on Gangs, despite gang issues not being central to her district.
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Joe Mann
Illinois General Assembly
Edgar
Flora Ciarlo
State House
Commission On Gangs
Ciarlo
Mao's wisdom To the Editor
The writer notes shared frustration with government gridlock and argues for perspective on national stalemate. The piece frames political impasse as a common issue affecting governance and public trust, urging readers to consider broader context and possible paths forward.
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