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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1993
Page
4
Ostenburg tells constituents the General Assembly is the real crime in the tax process. He argues taxing smokers or nursing homes is not a solution and calls for more emphasis on income tax amid a service oriented economy. He urges fiscally focused reforms.
Lawmakers recommended a value added approach to equal tax on services and goods. Proposals include deferring property tax for seniors and widening the homestead exemption. Some 2400House bills and about 1000Senate bills were introduced this session. Subcommittees addressed education housing and veterans issues while bike patrols and homelessness programs drew praise and calls for more resources.
Frankfort Square officials dispute the East Basin capital charge that finances an $11.25 million utility purchase. West Basin residents argue the fee is discriminatory. Mayor Rossi favors mediation or a summary judgment to avoid trial, while FSHA seeks a clear, fair resolution and questions remain on the case facts.
Olympia Fields trustees want the School Board to adopt a plan mirroring elementary districts to balance three high schools. Country Club Hills stay out. Park Forest pushes public involvement and a freshmen only option as a possible approach, while a demographer discusses options at Rich East High School.
Frankfort officials pursue two IDOT grant applications to fund a pedestrian overpass over Route 45 and a historic downtown streetscape linked to the Old Plank Road Trail. Plans include a parking area near Fox Lumber and Marquette Auto, with 180 historic street lights and enhanced sidewalks in Historic Old Towne.
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