Suburban third airport plan gains tentative backing
Airport backers led by Ryan press for land purchase and regional use despite Air Transport Association opposition and Daley concerns. They expect FAA environmental study completion by next February and rely on support from Rep. Jackson Jr., Rep. Weller, and Rep. Hyde to speed approval while denying use of a passenger tax for funding. Local leaders in South Suburbs report strong backing and enthusiasm for increased regional capacity.
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Air Transport Association
Ryan
Calumet
Chicago
Daley
O’hare
Midway
Senate
James “Pate
Philip
Pate
FAA
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
Dchicago
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Henry Hyde
Wood Dale
Fagin
South Holland
Don DeGraff
DeGraff
Homewood hires Niemeyer to lead economic growth push
Homewood officials name Niemeyer as new village manager with a mandate to aggressively promote the community as a place to live and do business. Hofeld notes his expertise in economic development budgeting and staff communication and says salary details will be announced after next week’s board action.
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Homewood
Niemeyer
Hofeld
Dave
Richton Park
Village board weighs block party rules amid parks use debate
Trustees discuss alcohol rules at block parties and liability. Banovich favors no alcohol near families with children while others support resident brought drinks and park use. A deposit for cleanup is proposed to ensure post event maintenance and policy revocation for law violations.
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Banovich
Michael Brown
Ben Hughes
Hughes
Chester Wilkins
Gromala
Joe Commerford
Commerford
Village advances land purchase for I-57 bridge project
The village resolves condemnation costs by paying 85 000 to end the suit and approves 1 000 more to settle parcels three and four, aiming to finalize deeds by March. A 363 147 contract with T Y Lin BASCOR funds bridge construction oversight, and plans for a 48 unit Stoneridge Courtyard town house development proceed with a 7 million project. Police fleet bids total 106 - the board also OKs four squad cars and a supervisor car.
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Haldane
Matteson
Chicago
T.Y. Lin Int
Bascor
Central Avenue
Cicero Avenue
Stoneridge Courtyard
Southwick Drive
Interstate 57
William
Anderson Brothers Ford
Miles Chevrolet
Richton Park Eyes School District Land Near Imperial Drive
Village officials discuss possible purchase of district land off Imperial Drive between Heartland Drive and Jamie Court zoned for residential use. Previous agreement may revert ownership if undeveloped. background records to be researched. District 162 superintendent unavailable. board to reexamine at next work session.
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Richton Park
Imperial Drive
Heartland Drive
Jamie Court
Rudolph Banovich
Michael Brown
District
Sandra Schmittler
Banovich
Matteson School
Olympia Fields
Matteson
Park Forest
Neighbors dispute after dog killed in rural Will County
A Monee Township family reports their 4 year old Doberman Sadie was shot on neighbor James Laban s five acre property after wandering onto his land. Laban, cited for discharging a firearm in a residential area, admits shooting the dog but denies animal control statements. Both men face Will County court on Feb 18.
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Monee Township
Kevin
Elaine Luckett
Bridgeview
Sadie
James Laban
S. 88Th Ave
Monee
Will County
Brendan Ward
Kevin Luckett
Laban
Luckett
Lucketts
Jacqueline
Will County Animal Control Department
Animal Control
Ward
Animal Control Department
Will County Court
Fund raiser set Saturday for local crime victim
Park Forest woman Norma Atkins organizes a benefit to cover $6,000 in medical bills for a family member assaulted last July in University Park. The free event runs 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Matteson Holiday Inn with speakers from a battered women’s shelter and donations welcome. Three men charged remain free on bond and scheduled for court Wednesday.
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Atkins
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