Board decisions split on reinstating Matteson police dog Bar
At a Matteson village board meeting trustees debated Reuniting Bar with Halpin as a canine officer. Trustee Dominik warned of $4 000 to retrain Bar with a new handler and $7 000 for a new dog plus two years to train. Shaver noted petition support from 350 residents opposing breaking the pairing.
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Fom
Matteson
Halpin
Nancy Dominik
the Star
Bar
Dominik
Halpin and Bar
B.D
Tindall
Hubert Evans
Shaver
Shaver Sai
Dhe
Halpin and
Park Forest
Riverdale
East Hazel Crest
Airport debate Украины and third airport plan heats up
Community leaders argue for a South Suburban airport to balance regional job access while industry officials question the need. Paul McGraw of the Air Transportation Association says no new hub is economically justified. proponents vow to press NICI despite industry doubts.
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Royle
O'Hare
Airine
Paul McGraw
Air Transportation Association of America
Washington, D.C
McGraw
Chicago
NICI
Continental
Ed Paesel
Community conference eyed by South Suburbs leaders
REDCC executive director Bob Skurla says 20 to 25 communities in the South Suburbs show interest in a new conference to discuss regional development near an proposed third airport. He cites Park Forest, Country Club Hills, and Richton Park as positive early endorsements as organizers plan a September event with date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Skurla
REDCC
Park Forest
Country Club Hills
Richton Park
Skurla
Boat dealer eyes Cicero harbor amid tax abatement plan
Craft a Chicago boat dealer with $2 million in annual sales seeks a five acre site on Cicero Avenue to expand from 7737 Western Ave. It asks for a 50 percent 10 year property tax abatement. City officials favor the project for jobs and revenues but tax costs may push the company to Will County.
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File Craft
Chicago
Country Club Hi
Cicero Avenue
185Th Place
Western Ave
Regional Economic Development Coordinating Corp
Einvsmoor Road
Marycrest Drive
Country Club Hills
Will County
Cook County
Skrula
Mary Dankowski
Myer Dwight Welch
Prai
Rich Township
Welch
Ich Township
Colley
Mile Craft
Prairie State
Adrienne Hardt
Mud Slinging Ramps Up In 11th District Race
In Illinois 11th District primary race a flurry of anonymous tips faxes and memo excerpts targets candidates. Paul Green political scientist notes last week before voting sees mudslinging and potential decisive 20 percent turnout.
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Mary Paleologo
11Th Congressional District
Paul M. Green
Igns
Green
Neal
Capitol
Ilinois
Metra reports progress on repaired cars and on time rush hour
Metra officials noted trains could run at full speed with non damaged cars. Tuesday morning’s rush hour marked the first on time period in 10 days, with about 10 cars still out of service. A new traction motor design installed on Highliners, with venting baffles and an exhaust fan, survived the snow without issues as about 50 rehabilitated Morrison Knudson cars return to service.
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Nour
Knapton
Morrison-Knudson
Chicago
Knapton Knapton
Metra
Developer faces IDOT floodway permit issue in Butterfield Creek
Bruegge notes missing county permits and IDOT permits needed for floodway construction. David Gorman of IDOT division of water resources confirms state authority over the floodplain and required approval for any Butterfield Creek projects in the designated floodway.
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Illinois Department of Transportion
David Gorman
IDOT
Division of Water Resources
Butterfield Creek
Gorman
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Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Skarla
Cicero Harbor
Tuleen
Frank Giglio
D-Calumet City
Dave Neal
Grundy County
Clem Balanoff
Alanoff
Peace
Freedom Party
California
Balanoff
Thy
Bruegge
The
Star
Poe Orienner
Raney Coro Eee
American Heart Association
de Waco
Berar
First United Bank
FDIC
Exchange Street
Lincoln Hwy
Steger Road
Crete
Franidorf
Steger
Cellular One
Cations Technicians & Consultants
Joliet
Plainfield Fea
Cellularone
Frankfort
N. LaGrange Ra
Frankfort Towne Center
Rankfort, IL
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