Williams Appoints Valencia Williams Acting Development Director
Calumet City Mayor Jerry Geneva named Valencia L. Williams acting community development director from August 1, 1993 to April 30, 1994 without City Council consent. Aldermen Lundy and Gigliotti supported the appointment, Kroncke absent, final council action made Williams official in a 2-4 vote.
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Calumet City
Jerry Geneva
Valencia Williams
Valencia L. Williams
Marge Lundy
Lundy
Williams
Dominick Gigliotti
Rosina Kroncke
Kroncke
Gigliotti
District 152 Sees Progress in Handling Finances
Harvey Elementary School District 152 tightens spending and aims to exit state financial watch by year end 1994-95. Superintendent Sharon Hamilton notes only first year plan accepted and a second year plan due February 1. Interim business manager Edward Buchner reports a small surplus for 1992-93, with $2,353,000 start and $2,561,000 end, a $212,000 gain as deficits were avoided through careful expenditure control.
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Harvey
Sharon Hamilton
Hamilton
Edward Buchner
Buchner
Dolton seeks grant for 6.8 mile bike trail plan
Dolton vows a 6.8 mile paved bike path using abandoned Conrail rights of way to connect parks, commercial zones, and a commuter rail station. The village filed a Transportation Enhancement Program grant with IDOT and awaits Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission review for project approval.
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Dolton
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
Conrail
Dalton
Village explores home day care needs in Hazel Crest
Hazel Crest officials examine the demand for home day care with a public forum tentatively set for 7 30 p m July 29 at Village Hall. Assistant Village Manager Robyn Bair notes the event will present all sides, inviting parents and providers to voice views on zoning limits restricting non related children.
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Hazel Crest
Village Hall
Robyn Bair
Tony Clark
Bair
Frankfort Pioneers Trail Grants For Downtown Access
Frankfort officials expect IDOT to approve two grant applications submitted Friday to fund a psdleytron overpass on Route 45 and streetscape work in the historic downtown. The plans would support Old Plank Road Trail users and residents while negotiations with a downtown property owner seek a parking unloading area and trail entry to the business district.
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Frankfort
Route 45
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Frankfort seeks quick end to water rates lawsuit
Village attorneys seek summary judgment to settle a three year dispute over water rates in the East Basin communities Frankfort Square Prestwick and Timber Ridge. A judgment could come as early as November with trial possible if denied. Residents oppose a $2.28 per 1000 gallons surcharge doubling bills.
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Frankfort
Frankfort Square
Will County Faces August Deadline for Juvenile Jail Plan
Will County has housed juvenile offenders in a pod at Joliet's Adult Detention Facility since 1990. The state mandates are not met, and a waiver from the Illinois Supreme Court expires August 10. Officials acknowledge the permanent facility will not be ready but seek an extension if they show progress.
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Will County
Joliet
Illinois Supreme Court
Boundary freeze eyed for Rich 227 district to 94-95 year
Village officials from Park Forest Country Club Hills Richton Park Matteson and Olympia Fields met with Rich Township High School District 227 leaders for an update on district boundaries and plans. Superintendent Carnes said no new information was available as the board weighs attendance boundary options amid concerns over Rich Central's 80 percent African American enrollment.
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Rich Township
Park Forest
Country Club Hills
Richton Park
Matteson
Telecourses Offered This Fall by South Suburban College
South Suburban College announces eight telecourses this fall for adults with limited time. Tapes are available at the main campus, the Lansing Public Library, and the Oak Forest University and College Center with home viewing on Continental Cablevision Channel 20 for certain towns. Registration opens Aug. 9 in person and Aug. 26 by telephone. classes start Aug. 23.
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South State Street
South Holland
Lansing Public Library
Indiana Ave
Lansing
College’s
University & College Center
S. Kilbourn Ave
Oak Forest
Calumet City
Dalton
Riverdale
Continental Cablevision
Local housing courts widen power for small towns
Springfield residents in municipalities under 100000 gain authority to create housing courts to enforce local building codes and fund them with code fees. The bill, signed by Gov. Edgar, aims to speed disputes, improve repairs, property values, and safety in Blue Island and similar towns amid aging buildings and nuisance areas.
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Springfield
Jim Edgar
Patrick O’malley
R-Palos Park
Nance
Blue Island
O'Malley
Donald Peloquin
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