County plans spark debate over golf course rezoning in Cook County
Public hearings held on a draft Cook County land use plan show no major shifts yet, with zoning officials weighing reclassifying golf courses as residential. Flossmoor officials urge parks district stewardship, while local schools raise concerns over a potential sale of the Cherry Hills site and flood plain regulations are reviewed by planners as communities seek protections.
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Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
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Cherry Hills
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Lindsey Toban
Butterfield Creek
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Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Chicago Heights
Local couple builds business from Model A hobby in Green Garden Township
John and Phyllis Ruppel of Green Garden Township transform a hobby into a business restoring Model A Fords. They started 32 years ago with a $450 find, now run a home-based shop serving a regional club and international enthusiasts. Their work draws buyers overseas and locals, with cars selling for up to 32 000 dollars in book value.
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United States
Airport plans face FAA list removal debate
Brown seeks talk with U S Transportation Secretary Slater over the FAA decision to drop a proposed area from the long term plan for a South Suburban Airport. IDOT and local officials push back noting ongoing airport development and potential federal funds for engineering and land. Community leaders warn removing the project harms Chicago aviation status and urges reconsideration.
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Chicago
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Steger Road Crawford Avenue intersection annexed for residential zoning
Richton Park Planning Commission reviewed west of I 57 land use concerns and recommended staff contact Cook County to flag discrepancies between the county plan and village zoning to prompt adjustments.
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Richton Park
Library tax split keeps levy within cost of living rules
After a meeting, Coglianese says forming two entities does not raise taxes. Each body may seek a levy equal to the cost of living or at most 5 percent above its current budget. He adds that total dollars remain the same and residents won’t pay more.
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Coalition campaign targets acquaintance rape awareness
Statehouse unveiling marks Illinois first statewide public education drive to stop acquaintance rape. The campaign targets 16 to 18 year old boys with TV and radio spots countering myths about sexual assault, funded with 350000 dollars under the Violence Against Women Act.
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Coalition Executive
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WDWS
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Illinois Department of Human Services
Omni Communications Group
Media Commission
Susan Catania
General Assembly
Study details rape patterns and Illinois law gaps
The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Violence reports rape often involves someone known to the victim with many cases in dating or work contexts. It notes gender and age patterns, college student risks, and that Illinois law does not separate acquaintance from stranger rape or require proof of nonconsent in certain circumstances. Diane Ross reports from the Statehouse News Service.
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Residential appearance ordinance seeks design constraints
Gamrath asked about enforcement. Craig Jenson the assistant village planner advised against issuing permits for detached homes that resemble on the same street within two residences. He suggested either removing siding criteria or defining it, and urged brick on front elevations where brick is not otherwise required. He proposed a color record system but noted it cannot track later color changes. The ordinance would set minimum appearance standards for new homes.
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