South suburbs study proposes private funding for tourism boost
REDCC officials pressed village trustees for a tax to back southern suburb tourism. Skurla presented a grant application detailing a marketing plan, objectives, indicators and timelines. He argued midwest travelers favor the area for easier access, ample parking, lower rates, and growing bus tour potential.
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Roger Bledsoe
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District 162 Planning Sparks Overlap System Debate
COGGESHALL noted delaying a new member could cost a June hire. Board president Joy Rogers urged a compromise as the board splits 43 to - vote. She advocates an abrupt transition to a new superintendent, opposing overlap and warning of staff loyalty issues. Opponents question candidate quality under the system.
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Coggeshall
Joy Rogers
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Village faces Strutz builder over code and safety appeals
Residents push for action against builder Strutz citing code violations and health concerns. Village leaders debate possible steps while attorney Perozzi warns the village cannot sue or expel the builder, urging a legal review and potential class action by residents. Some favor removing privileges or restricting the sales office, others prefer focusing on code enforcement.
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John Rangel
Strutz
Rangel
Joseph Perozzi
Perozzi
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Charles Adams
Adams
Suburban Travel Bureau Backed By South Suburbs
In Springfield a 10 percent tax would fund a new civic center and tourism push for the Springfield area. Skarla urged forming a South Suburban Chicago Travel and Visitors bureau staffed by professionals to represent the south suburbs. Village President Bano urged action while Bledsoe and Grisamore debated the bureau’s budget. measure could pass 42 with limited support.
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Village Board Eyes Court Action Over Home Gatherings
The village board cites a potential serious problem after a two week department probe found no 16 persons at the home and notes neighbors must cooperate for court action. The panel also seeks bids for a 350000 to 400000 aerial ladder truck to boost fire safety and rating. Additional funding covers NBC housing ads and Cicero Avenue lane improvements.
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Jury hears conflicting tales in Caspers case and blaze
Prosecutors accuse Caspers of lying about rescuing kin during the Christmas blaze that killed three family members. Testimony by James and Daniel Zandi rebutted his claims while prosecutors flag possible perjury and aggravation at sentencing set for December 5 before Judge Holderman. Caspers faces up to 30 years and $250,000 in fines. defense attorney faces a $200 contempt fine.
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Raphaelson
Lawrence Rosenthal
Caspers
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Helen Zandi
James Zandi
Daniel
Leated
Matteson
Raphelson
Hazel Crest Jaycees to sew shawls for seniors
Hazel Crest Jaycees launch a community service project making shawls and lap robes for Imperial Nursing Center and Home Helps for Seniors. Craft workshops run in Village Hall on October 21 28 and November 4 at 7 30 pm with more sessions planned. For details call Debbie Jones 385 1466 or Debbie Swedler 25 1178.
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Imperial Nursing Center
Hazel Crest
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Debbie Swedler
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