Regional accord sinks third airport plan near Peotone
The push for a third regional airport near Peotone stalls as Illinois and Indiana governors and Chicago mayor fail to reach consensus. FAA and DOT withheld $2 million in planning funds citing lack of regional agreement and a struggling airline industry. Sam Skinner calls the setback fatal to the project.
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Former mayor’s 72 unit development faces Oak Forest opposition
Residents of Shadetree Condominiums in Oak Forest clash with ex mayor James Malecky over a 5.5 acre site behind St. Damien School. The plan calls for 24 condominiums and 48 town houses in a three story complex. Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the dispute Wednesday.
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Crestwood Mayor to Lead Opposition to District 130 Tax Vote
Crestwood Mayor Chester Stranczek plans a regional coalition with Blue Island and Alsip mayors to oppose District 130s renewed tax increase on the November 2 ballot. Andrews backs any hike only if below 90 cents. Peloquin unavailable for comment.
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New Lenox Approves Anti-Monotony Design Ordinance
Builders submitting plans after December 1 must avoid block after block sameness. The ordinance aims to discourage excessive exterior similarity in single family homes and require distinct designs on adjacent lots. Officials say many communities already have similar rules and this measure targets repetitive streetscapes.
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South Suburban College guarantees training for job-ready skills
South Suburban College joined a select group of Illinois community colleges in guaranteeing education for its career students. The SSC board committed to ensuring technical skills and competency, promising final training free of charge if employers find gaps, as stated by Doug Tweeten, vice-president of academic affairs.
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Prestwick homeowners seek tax appeal help from neighbor
Prestwick residents working with attorney Ronald Rodger of Orland Park to appeal last property tax bills. He represents 49 homeowners and five business owners hoping for reductions as countywide appeals drop to about a third of last year and Frankfort Township stays near last year. Rodger cites average Prestwick bills rising by 1500 to 1600 dollars with some leaps to 32500 to 3000, trusting assessor relief. Governors State University has rebudgeted 2.5 million dollars after the Illinois Board of Higher Education urged streamlining.
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Will County
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Illinois colleges report progress toward 1996 standards
All Illinois public and private colleges and universities report to the higher education board this week on progress toward Priority-Quality-Productivity standards by the 1996-1906 deadline. The board will act on the reports next month. GSU will not realize savings from the 2.5 million shifted within its budget during 1992-1993 and 1993-1994, the report says. The rebudgeting freed 1.4 million, eliminating administrative positions for an 8.5 percent reduction in administrative costs.
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Trustees Weigh Lansing Deannexation to Thornton Districts
Township school trustees expect a ruling this week on a proposed annexation of a Lansing section. If approved, students in the area would move from Thornton Township High School District 205 to attend Thornton Fractional Township District 215 schools instead.
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Thornton Township
Meadowview Students Embrace Blue and White Uniforms
Meadowview School with Judith Vestal reports 90 percent of students wearing blue and white uniforms as the district enforces the new policy. Country Club Hills School District 160 notes strong participation and an off to a great start despite boys struggling to keep shirt tails tucked.
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Country Club Hills
Judith Vestal
Trail plan secured with two state grants
Ground breaking for the Old Plank Road Trail is slated for early 1995 as planners schedule work next year on the trail and a connecting Tinley Creek Greenway. John Joyce, chairman of the Old Plank Road Trail Commission, calls it a major project equal to building a 12 mile highway.
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