Into the Woods production draws witches and fairytale figures
An upcoming stage adaptation features a Wicked Witch and Jack among cast in the area. A new outdoor rink in the southwest suburbs promotes skating as a family activity for all ages. An agency assists people with behavioral and developmental challenges, while Dimensions Tips for renters discusses security. The Business Main number is 755 6161 Circulation Classmen.
Richton Park mulls standard developer fees to cover costs
Richton Park officials on Monday proposed a uniform set of development review fees to align with nearby towns. The plan calls for a 31,006 deposit and charges for final plats site plans special uses variances signs reviews and fences ranging from 20 to 300 dollars to offset staff consultants and clerical costs.
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Richton Park
David Niemeyer
Planning Department
Plan Commission
Limas
Former candidate among three busted in Park Forest drug raids
Park Forest police arrested three suspects after months of investigation led by Det. Clifford Butz. 95 grams of crack cocaine worth about 10000 were seized. Pithawsome, 48, of 962 Iswego was charged with possession with intent to deliver. Randy Johnson, 22217 Brookwood, Sauk Village, faced felony possession charges. Hawthorne, once a Harold Washington Party candidate in 1992, sought the 80th District Illinois House seat.
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Park Forest
Clifford Butz
Michael McNamara
Pithawsome
Iswego
Randy Johnson
Brookwood
Sauk Vilage
Harold Washington
Hawthorne
Illinois
John Ostenburg
D-Park Forest
Flora Ciarlo
Rsteger
Mayors urge moratorium on Section 8 in South Suburbs
South Suburban leaders pressed Congressman Jerry Weller to halt new Section 8 housing certificates for the area as Chicago Housing Authority redevelopment displaces residents. The effort cites HUD plans to disperse residents and cites a Fischer study showing high concentrations in Harvey, Chicago Heights, Markham and neighboring towns. Weller noted the program concentrates poverty where jobs are scarce and pledged to seek reform legislation.
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11Th District
Jerry Weller
Chicago
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Weller
South Suburban Mayors ‘and Managers Association
East Hazel Crest
U.S. Housing and Urban Development
Henry Cisneros
Chicago Housing Authority
Paul B. Fischer
Wervent
Heights
Ford Heights
Lynond
Sauk Village
South Chicago Heights
Harvey
Markham
Phoe
Chicago Heights
Evanston
Riverdale
Calumet City
Dalton
Robbins
Cook County
Euler
HUD
Village grants Park Forest control of Section 8 program
Park Forest was approved to administer its own Section 8 housing program after years of talks with the Housing Authority of Cook County making it the first and only village in the South Suburbs to gain local oversight. The Park Forest Housing Authority will better monitor applicants and landlords and provide direct outreach to potential landlords.
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Limas
Mary Faredogo
Housing Authority
Cook County
Park Forest
Ark Forest
Matteson moves toward new village hall as Commons work moves on
Village officials plan a feasibility study for a new village hall integrated into the 190 acre Commons development along Cicero Avenue. The project follows bond payoff delays on the police station at 20500 S. Cicero Ave and would replace the 45 year old hall after remodeling costs rise.
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ADL Vena
Matteson Commons
Cicero Avenue
S. Cicero Ave
Ralph Kanese
William E. Brazley and Associates
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