Goose control plan sparks debate at Village meeting
Trustees weigh methods to curb growing geese flocks with egg destruction avoided and noise and fireworks proposed. Officials consider scaring birds with specialized fireworks from a shotgun or starter pistol, while warning overuse may reduce effectiveness. Niemeyer to consult other municipalities. next work session to discuss. Parks panel also seeks a 25 minute fireworks show for Village Fest tied to the 70th anniversary.
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Niemeyer
Parks and Recreation Commission
Kathy Damon
Suburban towns lead state sales tax revenue
Orland Park tops local sales tax revenue at nearly 11 million with a population over 40,000. Oak Lawn follows in the South Suburbs at 8.6 million and 56,000 residents. Calumet City ranks third with 6 million and about 39,000 people. Tinley Park earns 4 million with around 40,000 residents. The top 10 includes Chicago 152 million, Schaumburg 821 million, Rockford 17 million, Springfield 16.4 million, Peoria 16 million, Naperville 13 million, Aurora 11 million, Joliet 10.9 million, and Oak Brook 10 million.
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Oak Lawn
Illinois
Calumet City
Tinley Park
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Schaumburg
Rockford
Springfield
Peoria
Naperville
Aurora
Joliet
Oak Brook
School district weighs ID card system cost
Huang urged deferral due to a $48 000 price tag while district faces tight finances. Board must decide in two weeks to implement by September or postpone. ID cards are ready in May. a one year delay is also possible.
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Huang
Tragedy at the Rails: Davina Burke Killed Running Train
Davina Ross Burke, 17, of Chicago Heights, died when she and her aunt tried to outrun a Union Pacific freight train on 16th Street near Stewart Street. Police say four-engine 37-car train traveled 37 mph. aunt Sonja Ross survived. Crisis counseling was offered to Rich Central and Rich East students as family and friends mourn.
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Delta Burke
Davina Ross
Boston Street
Chicago Heights
16Th Street
Stewart Street
Union Pacific
Davina
Sonja Ross
Ford Heights
Rich Central High School
Rantoul
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National Guard
Natasha Burke
Rich Central
David Burke
Rich East High School
Park Forest
Viola Baecher
Rich
von Mansfield
Mansfield
Burke
Ross
St. James Hospital
Sam Angellotti
Angellotti
Derailment in Crete causes backup with no injuries
Crete reports its first train wreck when a cracked wheel on a Union Pacific box car derailed seven cars after crossing the viaduct near 35th Street. Two box cars were damaged but no injuries occurred. traffic rerouted on Chicago Road while crews repair rails and restore service within 48 hours.
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Union Pacific
Chicago
Paul VanDeraa
VanDeraa
Crete Police Department
Chicago Road
Steger Police Department
Mexico
35Th Street
Steger
VanDeran
Raymond Josequera
Mike Fletcher
Fletcher
Illinois Department of Transportation
IEPA investigates CGE test burning at Ford Heights site
IEPA officials are reviewing CGE testing procedures after burning occurred without approved documentation. Greeson asserts pollution controls were operating and no emissions beyond permit scope were reported. Local activist Maureen Crankiewicz accuses both sides of misinterpretation and seeks stronger protection.
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CGE
Greeson
David Kolarz
Ford Heights
Geoffery Sutton
Maureen Crankiewicz
Sscope
Drankiewicz
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Star Publications
Otto Boulevard
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Jes S. Meidell
Lester G. Sons
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