RTA urged to fund snow plan for ICG commuter service
Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit district trustees meet to push RTA for emergency capital funds to fight snow related outages. They seek studies on protecting traction motor exhaust from snow, replace and extend switch heaters, and upgrade public address at Randolph and Van Buren stations after January blizzard delays.
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Town House Definition Sparks Zoning Debate in Matteson
The Matteson plan commission hashes out a new zoning category for town houses amid disputes over classifying them as single-family attached or multifamily dwellings. Kaufman and Broadbuilders sue to build in Woodgate, while the proposed RIA district sets floor space minimums.
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Pinnacle Banquet Hall Ends Bingo After Investigations
The Pinnacle Banquet Hall on Joe Orr Road in Chicago Heights closed last week ending bingo games amid state and federal probes and adverse publicity. Police and revenue officials indicated enforcement actions and rule changes loom, with lawmakers proposing bills to curb bingo palaces and enforce licensing limits.
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Pinnacle
Chicago Heights
Joe Orr Road
Halsted Street
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Harry “Bus” Yourell
Oak Lawn
Department of Revenue
Chicago
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State Department of Revenue
Snow Slows Mail Not In Matteson
January snow disrupts postal routes across south suburbs with unplowed streets icy steps and equipment failures. Postmasters Roy Martin and Robbie Williams report no delays in Park Forest and Matteson while Homewood notes carrier injuries including a dog attack. other offices face overtime costs and home delivery clerks handling mail. Continued on Page 4.
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Governor hints gas tax to fund Illinois roads
Governor James Thompson suggested a possible increase in the state gasoline tax to fund road repairs while promising to keep income and sales taxes flat. He warned lawmakers must decide on the transportation system this year and said only Children and Family Services and Corrections would see budget increases.
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Valentine greetings page announcement on page 19
Readers send personal messages for Valentine’s Day as Inside magazine features such notes. The item notes Rev. Clifford Woll plans to wear a stovepipe hat and distribute copies of the Gettysburg Address on February 12.
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