Downtown plan debate hinges on resident input and timing
Kelly urges completing a concept plan before the town meeting to avoid losing momentum while residents like DeHahn Guritz and Steinmetz push for broad input and multiple options. Baron’s Red Hats leases and Centre finances raise concerns about subsidizing tenants, as Arand's Furniture moves out for insurance reasons with a temporary relocation to Bingo City Flea Market.
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Kelly
Muchnik
Baron's
Arand
Steve Campbell
Campbell
Arand’s
Bingo City
Traffic concerns rise over Raleigh Place project in Richton Park
Residents complain of extra traffic dirt and mud from construction on Karlov Avenue near Sauk Trail with only one access road serving Burger King and the public library. A traffic study found road capacity adequate but a temporary gravel turn-around for emergencies is required. trustees push for park land donation and closer Plan Commission coordination before approval.
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Wilkins
Sauk Trail
Burger King
Richton Park Public Library
Chris Limas
Limas
Planning Commission
Richard Labus
Barnard
Jo-Na
Joseph A. Schudt & Associates
Raleigh Place
Enatilan
Karlov Avenue
Ben Adock
Michael Brown
Richton Park
Fees Spark Debate as Village Raises Ambulance Rates
Trustee Denise Clemons challenged a sharp ambulance rate hike saying it would set a precedent and burden the uninsured and out-of-towners. Officials argued higher fees fund street ambulance service, with a 5-1 vote approving the increase and calls to monitor future costs.
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Denise Clemons
Pian Ane Pale ‘Oglianese
Caglianese
Clemons
Dale Graham
Graham
Wilcox
Coglianese
Matteson
Trail plan sets priorities for Matteson route
Planners prioritize Maple Street access for the trail in Old Matteson as it serves many homeowners. One segment will cross easting roads at street level or on bridges, with a light at Cicero Avenue near Target and Menards. The 12 mile path avoids virgin prairie, with construction starting in July and completion aimed for spring 1997.
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Maple Street
Old
Matteson
Miotti
Cicero Avenue
Target and Menards
Cicero
Net act Sani Via Prac and Seer sre
A compact report notes a net act involving Sani Via Prac and Seer sre in a local context. The item highlights actions by two individuals and their affiliations, presenting a brief account suitable for a newspaper card teaser.
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Sani
Prac
Seer Sre
Stickers Spark Village Finance Debate on Fees
Officials clash over vehicle sticker penalties and fee reinstatement amid tax cap concerns. Clemons warns collections rise if deadlines missed, as the board wavered between removing fees and restoring them after Cook County tax caps limited revenue.
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Cook County
Cuts and Bonds Weigh to Rescue Near bankrupt District
Crete Monee School District 2010 faces a 1.5 million dollar deficit rising toward 2 million by June 30. Plans include cutting 500000 annually for three years and issuing 7.8 million in working cash bonds plus up to 8.3 million in life safety bonds to fund a technology plan and roof repairs. Officials note state funding shortfalls for special education and mandated costs. The move would raise the tax rate by about 36 cents per 100 of equalized value, with bills rising then tapering in subsequent years.
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Schwingel
Crete
Monee
Bob Koch
Steve Humphrey
Humphrey
Stumphrey
Steger ambulance levy faces vote
Steger seeks a March referendum to fund 24hour ambulance service with a levy up to 25 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value. Fire Commissioner Alvin Harms notes current salaries rely on fire tax funds and warn funding could run out, while county determines final levy amount if approved.
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Lisa J. Wolfe Steger
Alvin Harms
Harms
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DeHahn
Guritz
Brown
Plan Commission
Rudolph Banovich
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Asia
Chigaoo
Koch
Steger Ambulance Levy
Bank OF Matteson
Great Lakes
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