Weinlund Seeks Re election Touts Transportation Reform
Weinlund announces candidacy highlighting Phase II Routes 30 45 work to begin next year and I 355 tollway construction from 1995. He pitches a constitutional property tax relief plan, funding for schools, job loans, recycling efforts, and a push to cap assessments while urging a vote on the tax cut.
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South Suburban Park and Recreation Professional Association
District 227 aims for better ethnic mix amid redistricting
District 227 officials report graduation rate at Bast 100 percent and a drop out rate of 6.2 percent as boundary changes take effect to create a more balanced ethnic mix across Rich Central Rich East and Rich South high schools in Olympia Fields Richton Park and Richton Park. African American enrollment ranges from 42 to 74 percent across the three schools with ACT scores near and below state averages.
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Richton Park approves waste disposal facility plan
Reading official cites a four year study finding ash mixed with solid waste is cleaner due to lime injection. DiBiasi expresses relief after the vote and believes Richton Park's support signals regional cooperation to other south suburban communities and officials. Banovich notes potential positive effects for area leaders.
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Task force survey drive proves steady response in Matteson
Village officials report about 850 completed Quality of Life Task Force surveys returned by residents with the deadline approaching. Surveys mailed Oct 12, cover education government growth crime and property values as trustees note desire for a stable integrated community and differing views on growth between long time and newer residents.
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Mayors push for Peotone airport funds after meeting
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association urged President Clinton, Secretary Pena, and USDOT leaders to release funds for a third Peotone airport after a rejected study. Mayors call for wider public letters to Gov. Edgar and back a resolution backing the project, amid protests of political bias.
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Rich board backs renaming gym for longtime AD Colin
Rich Township High School District 227 expressed support for renaming the Rich Central High School main gym to honor retiring Athletic Director Chuck Colin. The board paused a vote to allow a fuller process, with Colin noting the proposal is an honor after 31 years at Rich Central.
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Oror Pologne
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Arnings
Olympia Fields Wins Tree Grant for Park
Olympia Fields Park District receives a 1993 Small Business Administration Tree Planting Initiative Grant of 50000 dollars, matched by 50000 from the district to plant 400 trees at a 20 acre park site. Ground broke for Means Park design in October, Phase I due May 1994. Governor Jim Edgar notes Illinois municipalities benefiting.
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Illinois
Village Ices Skateboard Ban and Crosswalk Drive
Citywide ordinance limits skating and summons traffic tickets while joggers stay exempt. Officials cite student crossing hazards near Rich South High School on Sauk Trail as a primary concern. Local grants exceed 1.3 million to support urban tree planting by small businesses and nurseries statewide.
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