Daley Opposed Airport Plan Drives Illinois Study Standoff
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, linked to Commerce Secretary Bill Daley, blocks Illinois airport proposal. The 2,000-page study says the Peotone site would draw 14 million passengers by 2001 and 7.3 million by 2020, while noting O’Hare capacity constraints and potential $280 million in higher fares due to limited competition.
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Richard Daley
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U.S. Commerce
Bill Clinton
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Daley
O'Hare International
Midway International Airport
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Kankakee
Will County
Farmers face suburban sprawl as developers move in
Farmers recount pressure from new residents near Tinley Park Manhattan and Beecher as housing expands. They discuss complaints over manure and pesticides, warnings about louder harvesting, and the sense that growth is inevitable while some long-time families cope with reduced farming viability and shifting lifestyles.
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Yunker
Kohl
Manhattan
Tinley Park
Beecher
Lloyd Brandau
Brandans
Kankakee
Brandan
Cliff Harms
Brandau
Renee Salzman
Peotone
Village Fest money matters and scheduling in 1998
Riddering reports budget cuts for next year's Village Fest with a projected cost of 29 200 and notes the 1997 event spent 33 710 but generated a net profit of 5 429. Hours were set with police fire and public works input for a two day event, 10 hours Saturday and six Sunday. Funding may come from existing village funds or another source.
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Riddering
Matteson museum hosts two Beecher miniatures exhibit
The Matteson Historical Society will hold an Open House at the Matteson Historical Museum on Oct 12 from 1 to 4 pm featuring two Beecher residents. Howard Paul presents hand carved miniature circus and village models on loan Oct 12–25, using blueprints and half inch wood with detailed wagons and moving parts. Randy Blume debuts a 1/64 scale truck terminal on Oct 12 with battery lights and realistic materials, supported by his father Richard Blume. Admission is free. refreshments served. museum at 813 School Ave Oakwood Center, Matteson. For more information call (708) 748-3033.
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Matteson Historical Museum
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Howard Paul
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U.S
Canada
Europe
Australia
New Zealand
Circus Museum
Wisconsin
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Oakwood
Suburban airport plan faces public questions and hearings
South Suburban leaders press the airport district to educate residents on benefits while courting private investors as major airlines resist locating at the new airport. Officials say the $ multi billion project will reshape Will and south Cook counties and warrants more hearings than the public one.
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Cook
Illinois Out of Transportation
SDOT
Pool group faces exits as towns seek cheaper coverage
Hazel Crest official Robin Bair chairs the STARM board while Crete votes to depart after already notifying STARM. Country Club Hills leaves citing lower premiums from IRMA and two other carriers. IRMA negotiates to recruit all 19 STARM members. Park Forest Richton Park and Palos Heights are IRMA members. despite exits, STARM body claims pool remains strong amid IRMA interest.
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Hazel Crest
Robin Bair
STARM
Crete
Country Club Hills
Palumbo
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
Police officer Peake faces charges over auto crash and paychecks
The administrative hearing featured five witnesses as Peake defended actions after an July 10 Cicero Drive-In collision involving Philip Wright. Charges allege improper handling of paychecks to a teen suspect and multiple disciplinary failures, with the chief seeking Peake’s termination.
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Robert Pascel
Police Labor Union
Peake
Jeffrey D. Greenspan
Winona Wright
Phillip Wright
Lisa O’donovan
Philip Wright
Cicero Drive-In
Wright
O'Donovan
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