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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1995
Page
11
Cook County Building Commissioner rules Illinois Wood Energy Partners project an incinerator burning waste wood for electricity. The ruling moves the plan to the zoning board for a special use permit and public hearing, revoking the 1992 advisory designation of a power plant.
Bremen District 228 voters face an April 4 referendum to raise the education fund rate by $1.10 per $100 AV. Superintendent Riordan and Tinley Park Principal McGraw say there is no plan to close any high school, though program cuts could occur if funds fall short.
Representatives from both sides of the Camp Palos issue cancel a Viewpoint program appearance. SCCGS executives and delegates met privately, noting progress toward a middle ground and avoiding a confrontation.
The public and officials are invited to shape the bike and pedestrian goals for the six county 2020 Regional Transportation Plan by the Chicago Area Transportation Study and Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. Two meetings will discuss Will County trails organized by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation for the Will County Governmental League.
Village trustees led by Bob Herrick approved rules on garbage disposal. New businesses must enclose refuse and hide cans, while existing firms must keep garbage in closed containers to prevent litter and overflow.
Orland School District 135 and the Orland Park Board of Trustees set a joint 5:30 p.m. March 20 meeting at Village Hall to pursue a land deed exchange. District 135 seeks the village's 13.2-acre share of the donated parcel to support a proposed campus with an elementary and intermediate facility, contingent on a March referendum approval.
Robbie Longnecker of Park Forest will be freed automatically on June 28 without a parole board hearing. Illinois DOC spokesman Nic Howell said the law requires serving a set time and that petitions for psychiatric evaluation have no effect. Longnecker has served nearly two years of a four year sentence for stalking his ex-wife. Park Forest Police Chief Maeyama said he will seek conditions upon release.
Representatives from both sides agreed last week to cancel a Viewpoint appearance taped at Jones Intercable's Matteson studio as talks between SCCGS and Camp Palos Committee officials proceed. A temporary resolution aims for a permanent compromise while sequences including fund goals and governance changes are reviewed.
Springfield Republicans and House Republicans ignore the looming loss of health coverage for 32,000 retired teachers while Democrats push a state funded bailout. They argue the state can and should cover 60 to 75 million yearly. Republicans contend teachers are local employees and demand a legislative path. Democrats accuse the GOP of stalling after a pre election task force.
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