Balmoral loses bid for thoroughbred racing dates in 1993
The Illinois Racing Board denied Balmoral Park's request for 1993 thoroughbred racing dates. The board cited facilities quality and revenue impact as reasons, favoring harness racing potential. Balmoral intends to review via the Illinois Administrative Procedures Act.
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Ford Heights debates Chewton Glen incinerator plan
Ford Heights residents hear opponents and supporters at a public hearing on Chewton Glen’s proposed burning facility. Local officials seek independent studies and stricter state guidelines, while critics warn of emissions and environmental risks affecting minority communities.
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Tlmois
Decatur
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Nowacek
Terry Colip
IEPA
Matteson Firefighters Face Tough 300-Name Candidate Pool
Nearly 300 Matteson firefighter candidates compete this weekend for a spot on the two year eligibility list as vacancies arise. Finalists, after written and physical tests, face interviews in early April with results due by May 1. The department has about 2 full-time staff and 20 part timers. no women among current staff. about 20 women applied for the new list.
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Township posts for new administrative employee duties
Trustee Kevin Conlon runs unopposed for supervisor in the April 20 election and backs a proposed job description that adds financial responsibilities. The board plans to hire an administrative appointee to handle township funds, personnel records, transportation oversight, and day to day operations under the supervisor.
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Kevin Conlon
School provides counseling after incident at Park Forest
Schmutzler said a full counseling staff from the district was called to the school Wednesday and that assistance for students would continue for the next few days. A special visitation for children is set for 2 to 5 pm Friday at Saint Sullivan Funeral Home, Park Forest, with additional visitation 5 to 9 pm. Services will be Saturday at Calvary United Protestant Church, Park Forest.
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Sain- Sullivan Funeral Home
Park Forest
Calvary United Protestant Church
Richton Park delays Village Fest traffic plan and center talks
Richton Park trustees approved a morning detour along Sauk Trail and Governors Highway for the May Village Fest Children’s Parade. Authorities aim to regulate traffic 10 to 11 a.m. while proceeds fund a new community center, though plans stall after 93 percent voted against the proposal in November.
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Richton Park
Latonia
Richton Road
Governors Highway
Pat Ryan
Parks and Recreation
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Ryan
Richton Trails Apartments
Terrance Alexander
Cathy Fipp
Alexander
Air Force
Filippi
University Park Reserve
Champaign
Peotone airport plan shows limited FAA grant impact
Illinois lawmakers debate Peotone as potential third airport amid a master plan that scrutinizes Gary, Peotone, Kankakee, Lake Calumet and a bistate site. Chicago officials say Peotone lacks airline support, while FAA studies proceed. O’Hare and Midway upgrade funding also advances via a $3 passenger facility charge expected to raise about $90 million yearly to fund $730 million at O’Hare and $97 million at Midway.
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Sangmeister
D-Mokena
Kankakee
Peotone
FAA
Chris Ganschow
Gary
Lake Calumet
Bistate
Beecher
Lisa Howard
Chicago
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O'Hare International
Midway
O'Hare
Preschool screenings scheduled by School District 162
School District 162 will conduct preschool screenings for early childhood classes from 8:30 to 11:80 a.m. on March 26 at Illinois School, 210 Illinois St. Park Forest. Parents concerned about their 3 to 5 year old child’s vision hearing speech or movement are encouraged to schedule an appointment.
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