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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1998
Page
13
The Senate rejected the House version to merge the treasurer and comptroller offices, ensuring the constitutional amendment won't appear on the November ballot. Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka vows to pursue a petition drive to bring the issue to voters if needed.
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan has filed a 13 count suit against Foster Wheeler Robbins Inc Robbins Resource Recovery Partners L P and Foster Wheeler Illinois alleging the Robbins incinerator exceeded pollutant limits on hundreds of occasions. The defendants have 30 days to respond. The case cites dioxins and carbon monoxide with activists urging shutdown and the state seeking compliance.
Glenn Poshard planned meetings with Keep Chicago and Illinois Flying members and South Suburban mayors as the Peotone airport issue dominates talks. Bob Macari said the group seeks regional consensus and real commitment, while Poshard spokesman Josh Silverman stressed the need for agreement and airline support.
Worth Supervisor Jack Murphy aims to push the Whistleblower measure through late this month to promote honesty in government. GOP hopeful Maureen Murphy hosts a May 29 bash honoring Rep Henry Hyde before fundraising events and campaign chatter with local officials.
Rick Brown, Hazel Crest Park District aquatic manager, highlights Crestview Pool behind the municipal building at 17000 Holmes Ave. The 25-meter heated pool offers lap lanes, a baby pool, a large free water slide, and a one-meter diving board with lifeguards trained by Jeff Ellis and Associates. Season passes for a family of five are 95 dollars with an early bird discount through May 18, and pool rentals, lessons, and community center sales at 2600 W. 171st St. are available.
At a Peotone church event Rep. Poshard pressed for openness about who owns the land around Illinois chosen for a possible third airport near Peotone and Monee. He urged transparent research before land purchase and questioned the role of a blind trust in land profits.
A speaker commends politicians environmental groups civic and religious leaders families friends and neighbors for uniting to halt a napalm shipment praising this cooperation as the strongest excess of environmental defense seen.
Loleta Didrickson argues Illinois should establish a Rainy Day Fund rather than spending a non existent surplus. She warns that end of year balances are largely committed to current obligations and GAAP deficits persist, urging passage of legislation to secure a $350 million reserve and prudent budgeting through fiscal 1999.
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