Job projections in the clouds at Illinois airport debate
Mary Falcologos reports on competing studies of a third regional airport near Chicago. The state study predicts 167000 permanent jobs by 2020, while John Crichfield's group estimates about 10000, arguing multipliers and assumptions drive the gap. Crichfield defends a conservative model and counters potential Midway losses.
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Mary Falcologos
University of Illinois
John B. Crihfield
University of Ilinois
Champé Urbana
Richard Aderian
Ilinois Department of Transportation
Crichfield
Crihfield
Crinfield
O'Hare International
Midway
Chicago
Suhail al
al Chalabi
Panici Linked to Corruption as Jury Opens Deliberations
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marsha McClellan argued that former Chicago Heights Mayor Charles Panici created a “monster of corruption” who called the shots in paying more than 600000 in kickbacks during his 16 years in office. Prosecutors said Gliottoni and Marshall aided his schemes as city officials. The trial, before Judge James Zagel, featured closing arguments from all three defense teams ahead of jury deliberations after four weeks and nearly 30 witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Greco Jr
Chicago Heights
Charles Panici
Marsha McClellan
Gliottoni
Marshall
McClellan
James Zagel
Chris Gair
Matteson adopts Butterfield flood prevention plan
Matteson trustees endorsed the Butterfield Creek Steering Committee plan to reduce flood risks across six municipalities including Richton Park and Homewood. The flood hazard mitigation plan prioritizes protecting wetlands, improving maintenance, avoiding channelization, and creating a resident warning system for floods.
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Savesun
Butterfield Creek
Ralph Coglianese
Matteson
Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Flossmoor
Glenwood
Homewood
Butterfield
ESDA funds probe expands in Rich Township
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office opened an inquiry Tuesday into alleged misappropriation of funds at Rich Townships Emergency Services and Disaster Agency ESDA. The probe centers on former ESDA Chief Charles Corkery as local officials react with shock and caution while awaiting audit results.
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Heather Lynn
Cook County
State's Attorney's Office
Rich Town Ship's Emergency Services
ESDA
Charles Corkery
Andy Knot
Ead
The
Star
Corkery
Tom Knowles
Knowles
Kevin Conlon
Ept
Conlon
Annie Casey
Multicultural Education Deficiencies Reported in District 227
Rich Township High School District 227 faces broad shortfalls in multicultural programs per a Monday committee report. Deficiencies cited include library materials, teacher training in multicultural education, and ethnic course offerings across district high schools. The report, titled Diversity-It is More Than a Black/White Issue, urges campus sharing of efforts and wider staff involvement.
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Lauri Harvey
Rich Township
Board of Education
Patricia
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Rob Se
James M
Park Forest
Steger
Panici
Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
By Roger Phillips
Cen Ees
Welch
Rich Central High School
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