Flooding in Suburbs Prompts Long Term Water Solutions
Weather officials note heavy rainfall patterns in Cook and Will counties. Metropolis Water Reclamation District engineers warn that saturated ground increases runoff and sewer backup risks. The Deep Tunnel project TARP progresses toward Thornton Reservoir aims to curb flood damage, with completion not expected until 2057 due to funding.
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Chicago
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
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Sauvert R. Parse
Robinson Engineering Ltd
Illinois Department of Transportation
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South Holland
Calumet City
Thornton
Thornton Quarry
Woodland
Lynwood
Tinley Park
Howell
Markham
Cal Union
Hazel Crest
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IDOT
Macaius
Matteson Board Approves First Aid Stipulation and Grants
Trustees backed a permit with first aid and CPR requirements after Emmanuel Imoukhuede argued preparedness for injuries is essential. The board also authorized a grant process with the Old Plank Road Trails Commission and negotiated a tax incentive with Cumberland Associates for a new office building. Administrative comments noted about 60 police chief applicants, with two current Matteson officers among them.
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Cumberland Associates
Starr Mercer-Horne
John Taylor
Matteson
Daniel Dubruiel
Peotone airport grant advances amid regional split
Illinois and Indiana officials push Peotone site as Daley and Bayh clash over regional consensus. Environmental impact studies lead the plan, with FAA scope and six month outline to follow. State officials highlight grant approval and potential to build with minimal tax dollars and limited displacement.
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Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Indiana
Evan Bayh
Bayh
Gary
Richard Adorjan
State Transportation Department
FAA
Adorjan
Ment
Adorian
Clinton
Washington
United States
Robinson
Lake Calumet
Heckler resigns as Richton Park assistant manager for MSI post
Richton Park Assistant Village Manager John Heckler, after nearly seven years in the village, will resign to lead risk management for Management Services Incorporated starting January 29. He plans to stay in Richton Park while traveling the state and will advise on how to reduce risk. The village board will formally accept the resignation at the upcoming meeting. Heckler credited with improving growth and development, he has served as acting village manager and liaison to the Planning Commission. He and his wife Mary have two children and he is pursuing a master’s in public administration.
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John Heckler
Management Services Incorporated
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Frank Amerino
Patrick Ryan
Ryan
Renee Hurches
John Marquart
Mary
Kristopher
Kara
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