Suburban map fights erupt over Chicago influence
In the southern suburbs Comat Commissioner Herb Schumann blasts a new map as a gerrymander aimed at boosting city voting power. He cites District 17 stretching 40 miles and a mostly suburban Districts 11 5 6 as key battlegrounds while noting potential court scrutiny and a Dec 14 filing deadline for the 1994 primary.
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Mahar eyes four I-80 corridor meetings to form regional council
Illinois Senator Mahar will attend four meetings to pitch a regional I-80 corridor planning authority aimed at state grants and recognition. Local officials in Country Club Hills Mokena Orland Park and Tinley Park show cautious support while border disputes among communities remain unresolved and TIF tax breaks are rejected.
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Peotone board weighs airport alliance donation
At Wednesday's meeting village officials discussed a $5,000 donation request from the Third Airport Alliance to push a new airport to Peotone. No official stance has been made as leaders plan a future meeting with alliance members to decide if funding would matter.
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Incinerator Contract Costs Could Hit Municipalities
A proposed tract may require towns to cover repairs from legislation or weather events like tornadoes. Officials warn of credit risk if other municipalities sign. Leahy notes a possible electrical subsidy for energy sale that legislators discuss, potentially raising the trash charge by 16 to 20 dollars per ton atop the existing 48.50 per ton.
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