Weller pushes plan to expand Internet in schools libraries
U S Rep Jerry Weller announced the Schools and Library Internet Access Act to fund Internet access for over 1 800 Illinois schools with 1 7 billion dollars. The bill would be funded by a portion of an existing excise tax with no tax increase. He urged more direct classroom funding and tax free status for prepaid college tuition programs. Local officials in Eastern Will County attended and backed the initiatives, while Weller outlined Social Security and tax relief proposals amid national surplus debates.
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U.S
Jerry Weller
R-Morris
Will County
Weller
Illinois
Billy Tauzin
Louisiana
General Treasury
Crete
Michael Einhorn
Jerry Ducay
Monee
Larry Kochel
Monee Township
Donna Dettbarn
Beecher
Paul Lohmann
GOP
Clinton
Frankfort seeks sewer border extension into Green Garden area
Residents in Green Garden Township oppose extending Frankfort s sewer boundaries arguing high charges and large parcels make service impractical for 2.5 to 5 acre properties with many horses. University Park Monee Richton Park oppose the extension while Frankfort defends its not for profit system and cites cost differences and need for future growth. Local officials warn of potential land use shifts and insist negotiations continue.
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Green Garden Township
Frankfort
University Park
Jean Lowery
Green Garden
Jim McEldowney
NIPC
Monee
Richton Park
Larry Kochel
Kochel
Consumers Illinois
Elbert Shaw
Chris Limas
Cook County
Will County
Limas
Stephen Sallar
Consumers Ilinois
Howard Sloan
Tinley Park
Sloan
Illinois
Bob Denton
Frankfort Park District
Tall Grass Arts seeks 50,000 goal for new center
Tall Grass Arts Association aims to raise 50 000 by fall to join the gallery and art school downtown in a new mixed use arts center. The group has about 12 000 collected and needs 20 000 for the move with donations from individuals corporations and foundations.
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Schneider
Smart
Therese Goodrich
Tall Grass Arts Association
Goodrich
TIF refunds for two Richton Park businesses approved
Richton Park trustees moved to authorize tax increment financing refunds for Prudential and South Suburban Hospital. Prudential to receive 289 842 reflecting 50 percent of 1997 taxes. South Suburban 26 404 for 60 percent of 1997 taxes. Funds come from the Village Special Tax Allocation fund.
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Richton Park
Richton Park Village Board of Trustees
Prudential Project
South Suburban Hospital
Chris Limas
Prudential
Alter Group
Crossings
Alter
Cook County
Limas
TIF
Particu
Readers invited to share memories with The Star
The Star seeks memories and photographs of the past century focusing on the 1900s to 1925. Readers should include name, address, phone, and duration of residence. Submit by March 5 for stories about 1900 to 1925, with photographs to be returned.
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the Star
Bill Padsen
W. 159Th St
Tinley Park
Interaccess.com
Illinois Budget Details Land Banking and Corrections Plans
The budget allocates 1.3 million for preliminary land banking at Airport 2000 with 700 thousand to finish the environmental study, while federal review delays Peotone. Dixmoor correctional center will open late in the year, with a new women work release facility in Chicago and updated community settings. IEPA sewer and drinking water loan programs gain federal matching funds, and several development centers receive funds for renovations and staffing changes.
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Peotone
IDOT
Schiebel
Dixmoor Community Correctional Center
Illinois Department of Corrections
Brian Fairchild
Dixmoor
Fairchild
Chicago
Houston
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
IEPA
Illinois Department of Human Services
Human Services
Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Tinley Park
Howe Developmental Center
Howe
Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest
Ludeman
Illinois budget steps for public universities in 2000 plan
Initial 15 million toward the Illinois Century Network links education museums and state agencies as part of a 44 million IBHE plan. Gov. Ryan shifts funding, affects GSU Prairie State and South Suburban projects, outlines five year capital steps and staffing changes.
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IBHE
Illinois Century
GSU
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Ryan
Jim Edgar
General Assembly
Prairie State
South Suburban
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Mike Conley
Illinois Department of Transportation
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al Publication
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S.P.S
Chicago Heights
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Creative Training Center, Ltd
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