Edgar awards 1.6 million in Open Space grants to southern Cook and Will
Gov. Jim Edgar traveled to Oak Lawn on a bitterly cold day to distribute 1.6 million dollars in Open Space grants to 90 applicants in southern Cook and Will Counties. Oak Lawn Park District gets 400000 for Chicago Ridge Prairie land, Midlothian Park District 130000 for Mid-Oak Pool, Tinley Park Park District 150000 for wetlands boardwalk, and Will County Forest Preserve 102500 for Hickory Creek Grove and Old Plank Road Trail path.
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Voter registration drive kicks off in Cook County
Cook County Clerk David Orr launches a registration drive in suburban Cook County to sign up voters before the March 15 primary. The effort includes public service announcements, high school and college visits, and motor voter registration at driver license facilities to boost accessibility. About 200000 Chicago area residents may seek citizenship this year. eligibility requires American citizenship and being 18 by election day with a registration deadline of February 14.
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Survey launches Eastern Will County POP program
Will County Sheriff Thomas Fitzgerald rolls out a problem oriented policing initiative in eastern Will County. Deputies and Joliet Junior College interns will survey residents by phone for about seven minutes on three evenings weekly to identify root causes of crime and fear. The effort aims to build proactive partnerships and reduce revolving door arrests. Residents can verify callers at the Laraway Road facility by calling (815) 727-8575.
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