Matteson Truce Hopes For Park Forest Talks On Townhouse Plan
Trustees in Matteson push to keep neighborly ties with Park Forest as they table action on a town house project. The plan shifts entrance from Homan Avenue to a Front Street U shape, raising cost and harmony concerns. The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Park Forest officials to seek a resolution.
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Clemons
Matteson
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Park Forest
Imoukhuede
Matteson Planning and Zoning Commission
Dale Graham
Henry Junge
Clemens
Stricker
Homan Avenue
Front Street
George Kachavos
Graham
Ralph Coglianese
Coglianese
Lincolnwood
Metra
Cos
Village considers license renewal timing and capital projects
Richton Park officials discussed license renewal inspections and shifting renewal to the calendar year for business ease. Board members debated funding collection in advance to benefit residents. Trustees reviewed painting Water Tower No. 3 and a nine year repainting schedule across towers. A lawn maintenance bid is being considered, weighing in-house labor versus contracting.
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Jaime Martinez
Richton Park
Governors Highway
Sopiarz
Conley
Village water project eyed for 900 acres of development
Coglianese assured the board that traffic will be light as construction equipment leaves roads and utilities are extended to 900 acres on the village west. The project, funded by a South Suburban Mayors and Managers bond pool, aims to finance Phase 1 with bids ranging from about 207000 to nearly 360000 from seven bidders.
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Coglianese
South Suburban Mayors and Mangers Association
Caglianese
Graham
Airy’s Incorporated
Calumet Park
Airport expansion study shows tax and EAV losses for districts
The five year snapshot by Kane McKenna associates warns tax caps could limit district revenue. Crete Monee 2010 faces 522000 in losses Beecher 200 285000 Peotone 207 256000, while EAV loss could trigger more state aid. Roads and emergency services will bear costs as airport construction proceeds and long term bonds may be affected.
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Phil McKenna
Kane, McKenna and Associates
Crete-Monee
Beecher
Peotone
Bruce Setchell
Setchell
Will Township
Monee Fire Protection District
Monee Township
Crete
Mary Ann Gearhart
University Park
Polly Bernd
Bernd
Islature
IDOT
McKenna
Robert L. York
Will County
Crete Township
Crete Road and Bridge
Beecher Fire Protection
Crete Fire Protection
Six Crete-Monee students suspended over friday fracas
Six Crete-Monee High School students were suspended for their role in a Friday incident at a fashion and talent show. An arrested student and a former student were also suspended as district officials conduct a broader investigation and consider expulsions. Police and off duty officers will augment security at upcoming events.
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Crete-Monee High School
Steve Humphrey
Humphrey
Prentiss Lea
the Star
University Park
Thomas Leonard
Crete
Dave Wallace
Leonard
Air One
State Police
Will County Sheriffs Department
Steger
Lynwood
Phillips picks aim to boost student activity and achievement
Incoming Superintendent Brian Knutson announced Phillips will drive greater student involvement in extracurriculars to lift academic performance and foster good citizen attitudes while boosting attendance. Phillips, a former teacher and counselor with extensive district experience, will be Rich Central’s next principal. six finalists were evaluated before final selection.
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Brian Knutson
Phillips
Indianapolis
Kentucky State University
Butler University
Indiana University
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Chicago
Knutson
Larry Tandy
Harold Huang
Rich Central
Borich
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