Fireworks Safety Emphasized by Local Officials
Officials urge strict avoidance of illegal fireworks with Illinois bans, noting fines from fifty to five hundred dollars and seizure of devices. Police Chiefs Sanders Kieltyka warn of serious dangers, including burns and hearing loss, while stressing parental responsibility and safer, supervised displays.
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Singer
ATF
Illinois
Frankfort
Darrell Sanders
Sanders
Calumet City
Leonard Kieltyka
Third regional airport not Illinois decision says Lipinski aide
The aide emphasized that the choice rests with local authorities and the FAA would fund feasibility studies for a Peotone site only after regional consensus. Officials dispute using the passenger facility charge to expand O'Hare or Midway beyond current boundaries, noting seven year limits and potential future renewal.
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Cision
Illinois
U.S. Transportation Department
FAA
O’hare
Adorjan
Chris Teboe
Lipinski
Midway
Village tightens R-1 R-2 lots and living space
Banovich noted tax enues not found and possible layoffs. Village ordinance raises R-1 lot sizes from 9,000 to 11,000 square feet with 90 feet frontage and 2,200 square feet living area for single family homes. R-2 moves to 9,000 square feet lot and 75 feet frontage with up to 1,800 square feet living space and 1,600 square feet for ranch homes. Grandfathered properties exempt. State grant supports Lake George study. IPC to start in October. Richton Park among 11 Illinois communities receiving the grant. Resurfacing bid of 55,830 from Gallagher Asphalt approved. concrete bid of 22,250 from J & J Newell approved.
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Banovich
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Lake George
Illinois Planning Commission
IPC
Richton Park
Gallagher Asphalt
J & J Newell
Noise concerns persist over World venue concerts and Lollapalooza
Perry and state Rep. Weinlund vow to keep pressing the Pollution Control Board over noise from events at the World venue. City officials including Janet Muchnik report hearing Aerosmith and U2 concerts, with six complaints logged, while theater attorneys seek listener addresses for sound engineering.
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Control Board
Larry Weinlund
R-New
Pollution Control Board
Perry
Muchnik
Malecky
Aerosmith
Mother Nature
Maleckyaid
Olympia Fields residents urge pause on redistricting plan
Boundary discussions show Olympia Fields families favor delaying a district redistricting decision to study plans thoroughly. Trustees warn delaying could hit finances as 93 homes are for sale and assessed values fall, risking revenue for District 227 which spans Park Forest Matteson Richton Park Chicago Heights and Country Club Hills.
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the Star
Chicago Heights
Homewood-Flossmoor
Hazel Crest-Country Club Hills
Park Forest
Crete University Park
Matteson-Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Danick
Matteson
Richton Park
Country Club Hills
Urban demographer Hartmann aids district redistricting study
Meeting continued as the board's Citizens Ad Hoc Committee, formed in November, considers redraw options guided by Dr. Hartmann. A Southwest Missouri State University professor and recognized urban demographer, he has testified in Voting Rights Act and school desegregation cases, and will base assessments on housing and school patterns. District officials praise his expertise.
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Citizens Ad Hoc Committee
Hartmann
Southwest Missouri State University
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