Will County Votes on Watershed District Referendum
Will County residents face an unexpected referendum to create a Watershed Conservancy District covering multiple townships and towns including Monee Peotone Will and University Park. Supporters say the district protects the Iroquois Kankakee river system while opponents warn of late notice and financial impact on Will County taxpayers.
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Will County
Watershed Conservancy District
Iroquois County
Will County Board
Phyllis Huffman
R-Monee
Watershed Conservancy District proposed for three Illinois counties
Advocates urge a Watershed Conservancy District to govern all waterways across Will County Iroquois and Kankakee. The district would levy taxes to fund improvements and manage water quality and river flow with representation for municipalities over 5,000 residents. Some residents worry about area scope and voting impact ahead of a referendum.
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Advisory Commission
Iroquois
Kankakee
Huffman
Washington
Monee
Thorn Creek
Little Cal
Conservancy District
Park Forester Joins Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
Mark McDermott of Park Forest appears as a contestant in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions televised Monday and November 15. He is among 15 returning champions contending for a $100,000 grand prize in a two week event beginning Monday. McDermott, 30, is a freelance writer and Iowa State and Bowling Green graduate with a master’s in popular culture. He also acts part time and collects records and comics. The format pays $1,000 per eliminated in the quarter finals and $5,000 per eliminated in the semi finals, with final round winnings all retained.
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Mark McDermott
Park Forest
McDermott
Iowa State University
Bowling Green State University
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Footloc
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Kirlin’s Hallmark Shop Lane Bryant
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W. Lincoln Hwy
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