TIF Plan Draws Mixed Feelings for Matteson Center
Transcontinental touts a mixed use municipal center with housing hotels and office space while addressing flooding. The plan projects tax revenue gains of 130 million by 2016 and seeks 5 million in future tax increments with private 100 million investment. Local districts urge review of impact and student growth. Village officials demand more documentation before approval.
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James Morgan
Transcontinental
Morgan
Matteson Commons
Polsky
Matteson Com
Graham
Michael Perry
Perry
Joseph
Perozzi
Ralph Coglianese
Summer school yields small failure rate at local district
The district reported a 1.5 percent summer school failure rate, with board members pleased though one urged adding honors classes despite past low enrollment. Summer programs came in $10,000 under budget as Phillips praised cost efficiency, while public comments covered gym naming for Chuck Colin, district consulting interests, and NAACP concerns about parental involvement linked to educational inequities.
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Clare Charzewki
Louis Schmitt
Phillips
Presi
Roy Dillard
T Am
Bloom High School
Dillard
Park Forest
NAACP
William Simpson
Park Forest Naacp
Simpson
Robbins incinerator project eyed by Reading leaders
Reading officials tout a Robbins incinerator as a regional waste solution with long term price stability. They cite 1,600 tons daily capacity, 30 year contract savings, and job potential from greenhouses while disputing toxicity concerns and citing EPA monitoring. Opponents warned of mercury ash. experts called cancer risk almost zero. Representatives from 40 south suburban municipalities must decide approval.
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Cook County
Reading
DiBiasi
Robbins
EPA
Ilinois Epa
Bush
Clinton
William Hallenbeck
University of Ilinois
Hallenbeck
Richton Park
World attractions bring big economic impact to region
About 1.7 million visitors over four World seasons generated more than 25 million in direct spending on tickets, food, transport, souvenirs, and hotels. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce estimates indirect impact at 38 million, with benefits extending beyond Tinley Park. Local leaders urge Southwest Suburbs to preserve and attract such amenities.
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Tinley Park
Hannon
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Tga
Zabrocki
Matteson Olympia Fields reach fire service deal
The Matteson Village Board approved a 10 year agreement to provide fire and ambulance service to Olympia Fields. Olympia Fields will pay about 229000 in year one with price index adjustments. The contract may be modified or ended on a one year notice. A related grant proposal seeks funds for three new officers and a sidewalk accessibility project.
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Matteson
Olympia Fields
Daniel Dubruie
Abrutel
Dubruiel
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Huth Middle School
Lawrence Burn- Son
Speed signs aim to curb accidents in Illinois towns
Illinois lawmakers and police officials promote radar speed signs as a public private partnership to reduce traffic crashes, citing youth victims and personal losses. The signs cost 2100 to 2300 dollars and will rotate monthly through communities including Park Forest and Flossmoor while aiming to slow drivers and boost safety awareness.
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Godden
John Ostenburg
D-Park Forest
Ostenburg
Bill Balthis
Lansing
Illinois General Assembly
William Mahar Jr
Rorland Park
Chicago Heights
Charles Nardoni
Nardoni
Matteson
Kenneth O'Ke
Police Seek School Zone Rules To Ticket Violators
Labus cites pedestrian violations as a reason to allow enforcement of a new ordinance in school areas. The police chief backs targeted action for safety, noting kids darting into traffic. Banovich questions fairness for joggers and walkers, urging clear authority without overreach.
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Labus
Banovich
William Pugh
Pub 421820 statements confirmed for accuracy
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Prairie State College
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Chicago
Norman A. Rosinski
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Ilinois
Lester G. Sons
Frank Shuftan
Star Publications, Inc
Sun-Times
Leonard P. Shaykin
New York
Sun-Times Partners
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Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
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