Flossmoor pickup parking suit headed to state court
Flossmoor resident Jim Minx plans to expand his challenge in state court after a federal judge dismissed one count of his suit over the town ban on parking pickup trucks on streets and driveways. The ruling allowed an equal protection claim to proceed, though with significant hurdles.
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Ruth Thomas
Flossmoor
Jim Minx
US District Court
Brian Duff
Minx
Richard Hutchison
Hutchison
Duff
DeAngelis Eyes Bipartisan Shift in Cook County Races
State Senator DeAngelis urges a Republican president and Democratic majority on the Cook County Board to spur bipartisan leadership. He labels County Board leadership as caretaker and cites high taxes, health care costs, and a weak justice system as top campaign issues. He predicts Dunne could be the Democratic nominee for re election as board president. Bean confirms run for county assessor with Illinois Development Finance Authority backing, joining a GOP slate including Thomas Bilers for treasurer, John O Malley for state's attorney, and Sheriff James O Grady seeking re election.
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DeAngelis
Cook County
Bean
The
Linois Development Finance Authority
Winnetka
Thomas Bilers
John O’malley
James O’grady
Berlin Wall Rock Gifts Hit The Market
Vendors capitalize on the Wall affair offering 100 pounds of rock for 400 with guaranteed delivery by Christmas. Buyers call it a unique stocking stuffer as Lorenz notes the appeal of owning a tangible piece of history.
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Bell
Lorenz
Matteson style pedestrian retail center envisioned
Planners propose a ground level canopy retail strip with offices or additional outlets on upper or lower levels. Buildings form a unified facade adjacent to broad tree lined sidewalks, recreating the walkable street life of the historic Matteson district.
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Matteson
Windrow composting costs and odor concerns urged
Yard waste forms long windrows and windrow turners priced from 30000 to 170000 aerate piles. Bonini warns against rotating staff in town public works and suggests consultant training to prevent odor and public complaints.
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Bonini
Tinley Park mulls off track betting facility plans
Tinley Park officials weigh an Inter-Track Partners center proposed for the I-80 World complex near Harlem Avenue. North Aurora and Rockford officials report the facilities run well with minimal police impact, noting improved traffic control and community benefit while officials urge caution amid preliminary talks. Inter-Track Partners operates in several Illinois cities and two Chicago locations, with revenue cited at over 25,000 dollars monthly in North Aurora.
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Gilda Williams
Tinley Park
North Aurora
Rockford
Harlem Avenue
Interstate 80
Economic Development Commission
Industrial and Commercial Commission
Inter-Track Partners
Peoria
Chicago
the Star
Edward A. Kelley
Kelley
al Imgrund
Linda Mitchell
Mitchell
Inter-Track
Village Board
Imgrund
William Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Wisconsin
Iowa
Susan Schell
New York
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