Airport showdown over third Chicago area site and funding
A south suburban coalition fights to block release of 2 million for a Phase One feasibility study of a third regional airport. Lipinski opposes further federal grants while others push to advance the master plan costing about 6 million over two years. Meetings with lawmakers and officials in Washington seek support for releasing funds and clarifying O’Hare and Midway expansion plans.
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Ipinski
Lipinski
Illinois
Eboe
Teboe
Peotone
Midway Airport
Tams Consultants
O'Hare
Midway
Chicago
TAMS
Robert York
O'H
Washington
Mike Seward
Southland Chamber of Commerce
Don Goff
Third Airport Alliance
Beth Royle
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
U.S
George
Sangmeister
Simon
Goff
Downey
FAA
School boundary plan narrows to four options at Rich Central
District officials announce four of seven plans for school reorganization. Proposals include creating a freshman high school with sophomores split between two buildings and shifting attendance areas to alter racial balance at Rich Central and Rich East. Estimated enrollments range from about 1,021 to 1,262 students.
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Old Matteson
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Matteson
Richton Park
Central High School
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Park Forest
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Forest Heights
Chicago Heights
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Matteson and
Streit claims Oak Lawn subsidizes Lake Michigan water sales
Oak Lawn residents are accused of subsidizing water sales to neighboring towns amid a political battle. Pandolfi firm says the study shows a profit, but Streit rejects it as uncertified. Trustees mock the dispute as a political football over water rates and subsidies.
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Streit
Oak Lawn
Lake Michigan
Pandolfi
Frankfort and Matteson Edge Toward Boundary Agreement
Dan Dubruiel Matteson village administrator says trustees are optimistic about a mutually acceptable boundary settlement after talks with Frankfort officials. Frankfort has spent over 100000 on legal fees since the disputes began. Rossi notes the new mayor helped move the issue from court, though Rossi was not in Frankfort government when the suits were filed.
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Matteson Village Ndminator
Dubruiel
Frankfort
Sai
Iion
Rossi
Frank
Fort
Bonebrake
College finances eyed at workshop after partial report
A report shows $542,000 in funds with potential increases. James Troutman, college treasurer and vice president, noted the larger picture will be explored in tonight’s workshop following a meeting.
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James Troutman
Troutman
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