Third airport rally in South Suburbs draws support and objections
At a February 25 march for Economic Development event in the South Suburbs activists debated benefits of a proposed third airport near Peotone. Backers cited 236000 jobs and $10 billion yearly activity while opponents warned of relocations, declining property values, health impacts, and congestion. U S Rep Jesse Jackson Jr and other residents backed the rally as participants planned a route from 151st Street to Homewood Flossmoor High School with a 4 pm rally.
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O’hare
Gary
Chicago
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Kedzie
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Park Forest neighbors cheer two third fence upgrade at Olympia Corners
Residents in Park Forest's East Lincolnwood district praise a two thirds complete privacy fence behind Jewel at Olympia Corners in Olympia Fields. The old eight foot wooden barrier was deteriorated. the new plastic fence and planned landscaping improve sight lines and reduce traffic impact. The town credits Olympia Fields President Linzey Jones and the Village Board for pressuring the developer to replace the fence after a court settlement requiring berm landscaping and maintenance.
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Olympia Corners
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Lincoln Highway
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Patterson
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Scully Draws No Primary Opposition in Illinois District
State Rep. George Scully of Flossmoor faces no primary opponent as Gloria Bryant of Crete withdrew in January after filing in December. The Star could not reach Bryant for comment. Gowen will challenge Scully in the November general election.
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Ford Heights
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Scully
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Springfield
Susan W. Gowen
Lynda Hemmerling
Aldi plans spring start for new village store opens Monday through Saturday
Aldi openings set for spring with Monday to Saturday hours and Sunday operation may be notified to the village. The Plan Commission reclassifies 2.8 acres at Cicero and 207th to Highway Commercial C-4 and deems Aldi a suitable adjacent commercial use given traffic and single purpose shopping. Officials note required screening buffering and general area zoning as Community High Intensity. Bullock Day Care permit delayed pending site plan compliance and conditions. Sanitary sewer rehabilitation budget 200000 approved for 2001. low bid 133750 to Insituform Technologies USA for 3370 feet of eight inch and 520 feet of 15 inch sewer work and 40 building services reinstatement.
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Coln Highway
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Senior housing planned for 200 acres near Frankfort
Complex Continued from Page A-1 details tentative plans for a 200 acre development with 1,500 housing units for seniors, 1,800 to 2,000 residents 55 plus, including cottages, three story buildings, a nursing home and independent living facility. The plan, tabled to March 23, faces concerns over size, services, fire and police impact, and a private ambulance proposal.
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Richton Park
Mayor weighs injunction on fees
Steger Village President Louis Sherman said he will seek a court injunction against the Village Board majority. He argues actions dating to May undermine his power, including an ordinance that stripped him of duties such as hiring and firing employees and entering contracts without board approval.
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