Lipinski may derail Peotone airport plan for Chicago area
A Chicago area newspaper outlines U S Representative William Lipinski potential to block the Peotone regional airport project despite initial federal funds. It notes Lipinski’s influence with federal officials, possible shifts in support, and the broader need for a third airport to relieve O’Hare and Midway capacity limits by 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
William Lipinski
Peotone
Lipinski
Chicago
Midway
Chris Teboe
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federico Pena
Teboe
Illinois
Robert York
O’hare International
O'Hare
George Sangmeister
D-Mokena
Bobby Rush
Mel Reynolds
Paul Simon
Carol Moseley-Braun
Morton Downey
Washington
Jim Edgar
Bill Lipinski
Illinois must seek alternatives to expanding prison capacity
The article argues Illinois should pursue noncustodial strategies to curb crime, noting 31,000 inmates cost 15,716 dollars annually each while prisons fail to keep pace with growth. It highlights a task force plan for a supermax plus reforms such as electronic monitoring, boot camps, self reform, and judge discretion, urging policy focus on reducing inmate numbers rather than building new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Department of Corrections
Howard A. Peters III
Jim Edgar
James Thompson
General Assembly
Task Force
Senate
House
Peters
Calumet City Looks to End Sin City Image and Strip Law
Calumet City Mayor Jerry Genova plans tax increment financing for two main state line routes to spur new business on the eastern border and tear down tawdry strip venues. The piece recalls the strip era’s boom years, law enforcement crackdowns, and memories of nightlife, boxing a push to preserve history while cleansing downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet City
Jerry Genova
Sin City
Genova
State Line
Geneva
Midwest
Chicago
Indiana
State Street
Robert Stefaniak
Stefaniak
Hammond
DeeDee
Chicago TV News
Calumet Place
Orland Park
Felini
Dodge City
Kan
Calmet City
Lakefront
One Opinion on Township Government in Illinois
Guest column by George K. Miller argues township governments remain essential and economical. He cites historical referenda, tax impact, and service delivery to counter abolition proposals, emphasizing local democracy and annual town meetings as key strengths of township road districts and general townships.
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George K. Mine
Williamson County
Cook County
Ilinois
Illinois
People's
Theigher
George H. Miller
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Sensor News
Eoror
Sens Con Ive
EOTOR
Joanne M. Zenmee
Phil Petuzzi
Dennis Hatton
Barcon
Cal Sag Channel
Tom Houlihan
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Joe
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