Airport poll stirs debate over third regional airport
A Crete based firm runs a 4 900 number poll asking yes or no on a south suburban airport at $1.50 a call. Officials deny airport ties calling the survey unscientific and possibly profit motivated. Inter Continental Real Estate and Development presents plans for a six story office at 159th Street Tinley Park Bank main tenant and relocates HQ.
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Crete
Maramy Company
Orland Park
Inter-Continental Real Estate and Development
Tinley Park Bank
159Th St
Jim Smithberg
159Th Street
Inter-Continental
Local HOA forum to feature 11th District candidates
A joint Frankfort Square and Lincoln Estates homeowners association forum on Feb 9 will present 11th District candidates running in the March primary for the seat vacated by Rep. George Langmeister. Six Republicans and seven Democrats are slated to attend. each will have five minutes for an intro before audience questions. no debate among candidates.
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Frankfort Square
Lincoln Estates
U.S
George Langmeister
D-Mokena
FSHA
Bert Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Will County Hires Lobbyist for Statehouse Push
Will County will engage a legislative consultant to press its interests with state lawmakers in Springfield. County Executive Charles Adelman may negotiate a 10 month contract with Michael Waters of Waters and Associates, Lake Forest, running Feb 1 to Nov 30. Compensation is 2000 dollars per month plus expenses up to 250 dollars each month.
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Will County
Springfield
Charles Adelman
Michael Waters
Waters and Associates
Lake Forest
Waters
Homewood Flossmoor High seeks 23 new teachers
Homewood Flossmoor High School is actively recruiting for 23 teaching positions to replace retiring veterans. The district also seeks a new principal, special education director, and a social studies coordinator. The board aims to fill all vacancies by year end, with extensive advertising in teachers magazines and newspapers including the New York Times.
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Homewood
The
New York Times
Laura Murray
Moraine Valley Trustees Fast Track New Classroom Budget
At a board meeting chairman Burton Odelson announced a proposed classroom building on the fast track. Four trustees plan to register as lobbyists to urge the General Assembly for funding, citing a dire need for more space and state help.
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Moraine Valley Community College
Board of Trustees
Burton Odelson
General Assembly
Disability Awareness Day to feature David Yaseen at Governors State
David Yaseen, a quadruplegic, will speak at the fourth annual Disability Awareness Day on January 27 at Governors State University. His 7 p.m. free presentation On the Edge: A View from the Inside of Full Inclusion will follow noon exhibits in the Hall of Governors.
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David Yaseen
Governors State University
Yaseen
University Park
IMSA Opens Tours for Prospective Students and Parents
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora invites academically talented ninth grade equivalents and their parents to campus tours at 1 p.m. on January 29 and February 20 with music starting at 12:45 p.m. No advance reservation needed. Applications are being accepted with postmark deadline in March. Contact IMSA admissions at (708) 907-5027 or 1-500-500-IMSA through high school guidance counselors.
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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
IMSA
Aurora
Illinois
Odelson Urges Quick Action to Ease College Space Strain
Odelson pressed college administration to move forward quickly to address strain on present facilities during peak hours, urging immediate steps to expand classroom space and improve scheduling.
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Odelson
SSC Board Plans to Extend Fonte as President
The South Suburban College Board of Trustees aims to keep President Richard Fonte for at least three more years. Fonte has two years left on a three year deal, and the board prefers a new contract over a simple extension, with negotiations led by board chairman Frank Zucarelli and spokesman comments from Trustee Anthony DeFilippo.
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South Suburban College Board of Trustees
Richard Fonte
Fonte
Dr. Fonte
Anthony DeFilippo
Frank Zuccarelli
SSC Board
Graffiti Strikes Chicago Heights Area Schools
Graffiti vandalism hits Washington Junior High in Chicago Heights on a frigid day. Principal Michael Stabile cites 25 below zero wind chill as taggers struck between 1 and 2:30 a.m. with nearby communities enforcing graffiti removal deadlines.
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Chicago Heights
Homewood
South Chicago Heights
Washington Junior High School
W. 16Th Place
School St
Michael Stabile
Stabile
Matteson poised for 1994 growth after retail boom
Village officials report strong 1993 growth with major retailers expanding in Matteson. Target opened a 110000 square foot store, Menards adds 140000 square feet, while Best Buy and Circuit City chose Matteson for Chicago market entry. A department store may locate at the former Wieboldt site in Lincoln Mall and announce plans soon.
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Matteson
Chicago
Daniel Dubruiel
Target
Menards Home Improvement Centers
Best Buy
Circuit City
Dubruiel
Wieboldt’s
Lincoln Mall
Public Action-Private Consequences Planning Workshop
The Institute for Public Policy and Administration at Governors State University offers a workshop on planning and zoning issues titled Public Action-Private Consequences. It runs 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn Joliet and repeats January 29 at Arlington Park Woodfield Hilton. The session targets plan commissioners zoning administrators planners and village board members with a $75 registration. Experts from private, state and regional agencies lead discussions on seven Ps of planning and related topics, with registration via Robin Rosenstein at (708) 534-4997.
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Holiday Inn
Joliet
Arlington Park-Woodfield Hilton
Zoning and Village Board
Institute For Public Policy and Administration
Governors State University
Robin Rosenstein
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