Aunt Martha's group home push faces fire access worries
Residents and officials voices weigh access and hydrant concerns for a Crete Township site proposed to house eight young women under Aunt Martha's. Fire Chief Welch cites narrow lanes and potential engine access limits, recalling a 1989 zoning fight and a Chicago Heights fire tragedy.
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Aunt Martha’s
Bradley
Will County
Aunt Martha
Sophian
the Star
Plan Commission
Ron Welch
Welch
Park Forest
Steger Estates Volunteer Fire Department
Crete
Michael Einhorn
Will County Board
Jeff Sopko
Deer Valley Homeowners Association
Illinois politicians push Peotone airport plan and funding
Olympia Fields and a coalition led by Senator Mahar push for Edgar's Peotone airport. They argue for federal dollars under a Republican Congress and stronger Illinois oversight with Kirk Brown. Daley cooperation is urged to avoid delays while a regional study funds $320,000 for Will, Kankakee, Crete, Beecher, Peotone, Monee and University Park.
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Olympia Fields
William Mahar
Rorland Park
Edgar
Republican Congress
Weinlund
Illinois
General Assembly
Daley
Chicago
Peotone
Illinois Department of Transportation
Kirk Brown
Denver
Philip
Daniels
Balthis
O’hare
Springfield
Statehouse
State Senate
DeAngelis
Clinton
Federal Aviation Administration
Congress
Midway
Will
Kankakee
Crete
Beecher
Monee
University Park
Fire fatal for teen at Aunt Martha's Youth Center
A 17 year old died and another remained in critical condition after a fire at Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center in Chicago Heights. The two story home on Thorn Street housed eight wards of the state ages 16 and 17. Investigators believe the blaze began in a mattress as fire officials assess the cause and damage was around 40000 dollars. The building owner Ed Vincent offered condolences and the displaced youths await placement as Aunt Martha's provides counseling services.
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Sophian
Holubek
Martha
Chicago Heights
Martha’s
Crete Township
James Bradley
Bradley
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center
Daniel Johnson
Gordon Johnson
Aunt Martha’s
Johnson
Thorn Street
Richard Stultz
Stultz
Danyell Johnson
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood
Tom Martello
Ed Vincent
Vincent
Illinois Fire Marshal’s Office
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Matteson considers broad recreation plan with resident input
Village focus groups, Matteson organizations, and officials compile a priority list for future recreation. Major aims include multi purpose indoor and outdoor facilities, a potential golf course, ice rink, green space, trails, and interagency cooperation. Funding may come from existing funds or a referendum, with a strategic plan due to the village board by next July.
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Sharp
Matteson
Park Department
Fogarty sails 1700 mile Atlantic voyage to Ireland
Fogarty reached Newfoundland then entered the Atlantic for a 79 day journey to Rossaveal Harbour Ireland. He described navigation as not too hard, faced east winds, slept briefly to check bearings, and was greeted by family and a 60 person welcome at Tullys Hotel Castlerea. He plans winter in Galway Bay and future cruises to Ireland Scotland and possibly the French canals, the Mediterranean, or the Virgin Islands.
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Newfoundland
Atlantic
Fogarty
St. John’s
Ireland
Rossaveal Harbour
Claire
Richard Heise
Caitriona Lanigan
Mountrath
Tulley
Castlerea
Galway Bay
Scotland
Carramore
Mediterranean
Virgin Islands
Village Levy Totals Face Trustees Vote Next Month
Levy figures show total proposed tax at 3,457,912 for 1994 up from 3,268,995 in 1993 with 3,039,352 asked for special purpose taxes. Debt service taxes fall from 419,863 in 1993 to 418,560 in 1994 a 3 percent drop. Final 1994 levy awaits village trustees vote next month.
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Spice
Matteson
Village Police Contract Reaches New Terms After Negotiations
The union alleges new policies were added beyond August three year contract while under negotiation. Pre employment repayment for training remains for officers leaving within two years. Residency rule shifts from current to new hires. five mile limit applies to hires after May 1 1995. Union rank and file approved the agreement.
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Neimeyer
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