Boundary feud grows as Frankfort and University Park seek water plans
In a first mediation session, Frankfort and University Park filed for more precise five-year growth plans on 3819 acres in Green Garden Township. The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission panel, chaired by Deborah Washington, asks for annexation talks, pending land parcels, and specific development timelines to guide a recommended EPA decision.
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Star
Frankfort
University Park
Green Garden Township
Deborah Washington
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
George Ryan
Green Garden
Harlem Avenue
Michael Grabermann
Ilinaie Water
Terri Wintermute
R-Bolingbrook
Lowell Anderson
Palos Park
Metra
Green Bees
Washington
Bill Wagner
Wagner
Ilinois Water Co
NIPC
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Youth Choir Promotes Multilingual Harmony Through Song
DeVries leads a nonsectarian youth choir that sings in 11 languages including German Italian Russian Hebrew and Swahili. The group emphasizes math based music learning discipline and cultural bonding with two ensembles the Schola Cantorum and a concert choir. They perform at Lincoln Park Zoo Governor's State University and Main Street downtown while welcoming new members and offering monthly dues from five to fifty dollars.
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DeVries
Caw
Schola Cantorum
Lincoln Park Zoo
Park Forest Singers
Governor's State University
Main Street
Dren
Feith United Protestant Church
Park
Massage code cited to regulate Richton Park parlors
Stockstell outlined an 18 page local code to regulate massage establishments in Richton Park. The plan covers non transferable licenses, certified massage therapists, CPR certification, disease clearance, 600 hours training, and state approved programs. Annual licenses cost 200 dollars with 59 for initial therapy license and 25 for renewal plus fingerprinting and other fees.
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Stockstell
Richton Park
Village approves special use permit for new bus garage
The Lion Crest area project advances as the Village Planning Commission unanimously approves a special use permit for a public bus garage. Notices to residents were mailed but elicited no responses. Ridership growth, with 55 000 plus riders in 1997, cited as key reason for the facility. Zoning requires a special permit for public service use in the neighborhood business district.
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Benjamin Hughes
Lion Crest
Stockstell
Planning and Zoning Commission
Audit finds progress and ongoing issues at Governors State University
Illinois Auditor General William Holland reports GSU has improved tracking of federal student loans and library books and is on schedule with internal audits. Six findings in the latest audit, down from nine, include repeats. Notes on funds, security, and compliance accompany financials for fiscal year 1998.
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Governors State University
Illinois
William Holland
Holland
GSU
University Park School
James Alexander
Th Holland
Governors State University Alumni Association
Governors State Uni Foundation
Alexander
U.S. Department of Educa
Varsity
Gambling debate shapes riverboat license in Illinois
Lawmakers clashed over riverboat gambling licensing with Murphy backing a plan to relocate boats to Harvey and Calumet City. Senate passage followed intense debate and demands for minority female ownership guarantees, education-directed gambling revenue, and a new linked-deposit program to spur economic development in the South Suburbs.
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Murphy
Calumel City
Ryan
Cook County
Harvey
Calumet City
Senate
Will County
Edward Petka
Plainfield
Lawrence Walsh
Elwood
Debbie Halvorson
Crete
William Mahar
Orland Park
Patrick O'Malley
Palos Park
Christine Radogno
LaGrange
William Shaw
Dalton
Shaw
Springfield
Robbins
Duchossois
Emil Jones
Chicago
Illinois Gaming Board
Petka
Village budget review at Park Forest Library and Village Hall
The village proposes a budget available for review during regular Park Forest Library hours or at the Village Clerk's Office in Village Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact 748-1112 for details.
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Park Forest
Village Hall
Victory Boulevard
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