Illinois budget earns praise for education and Medicaid fixes
Illinois lawmakers reached a roughly balanced budget increasing education funding by 413.7 million and Medicaid payments backlog by 1.5 billion. Corrections and social services gain millions for staff, beds, and programs while critics note stagnant aid formula reform and uncertain future Medicaid billing. Republicans and Democrats alike call the compromise fair, avoiding tax hikes.
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Peotone still the top pick for third regional airport
The study by TAMS reaffirms Peotone as the best site among six options for a Chicago area third airport. Projections show rising domestic and international air travel through 2020, stressing O’Hare and Midway capacity, with officials predicting the new airport will be built near here, though delays loom from politics and airline uncertainty.
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Airport project need urged by south suburb official
Bob York, project manager, states the airport is needed and must be built without delay. He argues urgency for the south suburban airport to proceed as soon as possible.
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Bob York
Water bill checkoff could fund homelessness aid in suburbs
An editorial notes South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association seeks a voluntary $1 monthly water bill checkoff to fund PADS shelters. Some towns approve while others balk, citing liability and precedent fears. The plan aims to raise about 220000 yearly, with officials urging action despite mixed votes.
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Orland Park
PADS
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Park Forest
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Thanking Chicago Heights Officials For Summer Night Concert
Letter writer praises Mayor Douglas Troiani and city officials for a July concert by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and a fireworks display in Chicago Heights. The author reflects on patriotism and civic ideals while carrying the flag in a parade.
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New Bloom Township Democratic Organization appoints new officers
The Bloom Township Democratic Organization announces new appointments including Miss Welton Lacefield as voter registration coordinator and Mr Francisco Montalvo HII as trustee for Park Forest. Judge Harris becomes precinct captain for Precinct 41. Voter registration training is July 23. contact details provided for township residents who wish to attend.
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Welton Lacefield
Francisco Montalvo Hii
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