Campaign finance reform push draws local input
Illinois lawmakers hear public input on campaign reform amid concerns that gambling interests influence politics. The Homewood hearing led by Rep. Kevin McCarthy and groups like Illinois Campaign for Political Reform discuss public funding, contribution limits, and a voter guide. Local activists warn that casino and racetrack money drives policy and costs taxpayers.
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Illinois House Committee
Kevin McCarthy
D-Tinley Park
Homewood Village Hall
Illinois
Jim Kales
Homewood
Rockford
Highland Park
Urbana- Champaign
Kales
Illinois League of Women Voters
Stacey Patricoski
State League
Illinois Campaign For Political Reform
Tom Grey
National Coalition Against Gaming Expansion
Grey
Housing boom reshapes Richton Park growth plans
Richton Park eyes nearly 900 new homes from Greenfield, Meadow Lakes, and Karden Development projects, boosting population toward 18,000 by 2015. Mayor Banovich praises quality of life and accessibility, while officials aim to expand commercial tax base and anticipate airport-driven growth.
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Orland Park
Falcon Crest
Meadow Lakes
Karden Development Inc
Richton Square
Steger Roads
Richton Park
Chris Limas
Rudolph Banovich
Don Stelter
Financial Properties
Meadow Lakes Estates
Cicero Avenue
Meadow Lake Drive
Limas
Harlem Avenue
Sauk Trail
I-57
Sinter Metals
Will County
Cook County
Banovich
Village Hall Opens With Modular Space And Green Features
Village officials praise the new $4.7 million Village Hall built on six acres with a pond, bridge, prairie and native grasses. Forty employees moved from the old hall, doubling staff capacity, and modular furniture allows expansion or reduction as needed.
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Robin Kelly
Haldane
Village Hall analysis eyed by town board president
Village President Linzey Jones said the board must decide when to move forward with an analysis of the building. He noted the village administration is collecting proposals from professionals to assess Village Hall and the village’s future needs.
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Linzey Jones
PSC staff awarded 4.3 percent raise by board of trustees
The Prairie State College Board of Trustees approved a 4.3 percent salary increase for support staff for a three year term following negotiations with Local 1600 Cook County College Teachers Union. Also approved were limited tax bond supplements for the $11 million fitness center complex joint project with St. James Hospital and the Chicago Heights Park District. Construction to begin this month, finish in 12 months, and include a heated pool, lap pool, indoor track, field house, nursery, and courts.
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Prairie State College
Board of Trustees
Pielet
Cook County College Teachers Union
PSC
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights Park District
U S 30 Bridge Work Starts July 24 Near I 57
Motorists on I 57 near the U S 30 exit face delays as crews begin a July 24 project to replace the deck and structural steel on the U S 30 bridge over I 57 in Matteson. One lane per direction will remain open. the southbound I 57 to eastbound U S 30 ramp closes during construction. The $1.55 million project by Dunnet Bay of Arlington Heights targets completion by November 11.
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Interstate 57
Matteson
Dunnet Bay of
Arlington Heights
Pool opens in Glaeser Park with fees and hours
The Lakewood Aqua Club opens its season at Glaeser Park on Saturday. A $5 Saturday entry is charged for visitors while membership drives start at $175 for a family. The pool needs at least 175 member families, with annual costs around $42,000. Daily hours run 1 to 9 p.m.
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Glaeser Park
Ferguson
Lakewood Aqua Club
Marlene Echman
Park Forest
Cops Seek Intruder In Oak Lane Home Break-In
Park Forest police hunt a man who climbed through an open window to assault a 44 year old woman in her Oak Lane residence about 3 am Tuesday. The victim resisted and was not injured. suspect fled on foot and police pursue leads.
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Park Forest
Oak Lane
John Lancaster
Lancaster
Fest list shows towns host a mosaic of family fairs
Whalen and her daughter Megan chase fests across Illinois suburbs from Richton Park to New Lenox and Crete. They sample foods, rides, magic and puppet shows while noting each festival offers distinct cultural experiences. The Everys attend Frankfort Fall Festival with art, stained glass, history society visits and brats, also enjoying Irish Fest and county fairs.
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Whalen
Richton Park
Gaelic Park
Oak Forest
Frankfort
Blue Island
Park Forest
Matteson
South Holland
New Lenox
Chicago Heights
Crete
Megan
Izaak Walton Park
Homewood
Randy Heuser
Heuser
Annalise
Brian
Jaclyn
Randy
Houser
Jim
Joan Williams
Paarlberg Farm
Joan
Joe
Jeanne
Hazel Crest
Jim Byrnes
Jodi
Jaime
Frankfort Area
Orland Park
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