Residents press Greens de annexation amid school fight
Stauber notes residents push to de annex Greens stems from wanting their children to stay in Homewood Flossmoor High School District 161. Mace says race is not the motive as over 45 percent of Greens residents are minorities. District 227 officials question motives and warn of impact on taxes and funding, citing about $532,734 spent opposing the move since 1991.
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District to pick superintendent finalists after second interviews
Phillips said the search will narrow to several candidates who will attend a staff and public day for interviews. Public sessions are set for Wednesday and April with final licenses and district home visits to validate performance before concluding the final list. Schmutzler becomes deputy superintendent for 1998 99 as the district plans a smooth transition and the Ways Initiative aims to boost student achievement.
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Homewood TIFs profitable but debated by officials
Village leaders defend TIFs as lucrative and surplus-rich arguing Homewood returns about 400000 annually while others question the statewide value. SCOPE calls tax breaks diverting funds from schools and warns abuses in nonblighted areas but acknowledges economic development tools when properly applied.
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Woodgate Association Plans Voter Drive and Safety Upgrades
The 80 member Woodgate association aims to raise voter registration and political interest by inviting local officials to meetings. It strengthens neighborhood safety by coordinating with police. Certificates were awarded to Matteson Village Board and residents Lois Brown, Robert Brown, and Mary Jo Baker. Commonwealth Edison plans underground cable work to reduce outages, scheduled for completion by end of 1998. The Woodgate area lies at the northwest corner of Matteson near Interstate 57.
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Former officer sues village over police job loss
Park Forest veteran officer William R. Tucker filed a federal suit alleging employment discrimination after his December firing for hearing impairment. The 42 year old, hired in 1988, seeks reinstatement back pay and damages, claiming a superior mocked his condition. Village officials, citing medical opinion, say Tucker could not meet duties. town offered two outside jobs he declined. Tucker, aided by attorney William J. Borah, contends reasonable accommodations exist. The suit follows EEOC findings of possible discrimination and ongoing village negotiations.
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Matteson woman sworn in as Hazel Crest officer
Shana M. Murnane, 22, of Matteson, is Hazel Crest’s new police officer, to begin April 1 and depart April 5 for the Illinois State Police Academy for a 12 week basic course. The department plans bicycle patrols and new computer equipment funded by an $18,378 federal block grant to boost public safety.
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Funches Arrested After Car Hits Pole in Country Club Hills
Police say Funches drove into a utility pole at 187th Street and Cicero Avenue causing over 10000 dollars in damage and injuring three officers. She was charged with felony and misdemeanor traffic violations.
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