Center Progressive plan update seeks parking and privacy improvements
The planning commission reviewed a revised site plan for a McCallum project including 17 parking stalls and one handicapped space. A privacy fence will shield headlights on the east side while the other side remains open for child safety. The plan meets landscaping requirements and staff recommendations. Previous special use permit deadlines expired. any building size or child count changes will require permit amendments and village approval. Final engineering must be approved by Village Engineer Bob Matthey.
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Francis
Limas
McCallum
Commission
Planning Commission
Bob Matthey
Park Forest Art Fair Showcases Arts on Downtown Streets
The Tall Grass Arts Association presents a street fair in Park Forest featuring paintings sculptures fiber glass wood prints and photography. Prizes totaling over 2000 will be awarded Sunday at 1 30 p m on the downtown stage with 5000 to 10000 expected attendees. A wandering music program square dance Irish folk and guitar acts add entertainment while a children’s art contest runs. Free transport for seniors and disabled is offered, and a beefed up food service invites patrons.
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Park Forest
Blue
Neil Whitham
Phil Lopko
Village plans rule on 1200 sq ft homes in Matteson
Haldane notes completion for the engineering work is pending while the Plan Commission grants 30 percent of town houses at 1200 square feet but the village bans such sizes for Matteson. Graham cites a 1600 square foot minimum for single-family homes and town houses. The commission will also review landscape plans and detention pond design for the subdivision.
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Village Plan Commission
LandVision
Haldane
Matteson
Graham
Plan Commission
Homewood Village Sets Rules for Adult Uses
Homewood village board unanimously adopted two ordinances regulating adult uses, permitting them only as a special use in the manufacturing district and restricting locations east of the Illinois Central Railroad and north of Maple Road. The measure aims to address adverse secondary effects while preserving First Amendment rights, with a licensing process and background checks.
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Homewood Village Board
Illinois Central Railroad
Maple Road
Bill Ernat
Ernat
Walter Cummings
Oak Forest
Lansing
Homewood
Minnesota
Cummings
Plan Commission
Zone Board of Appeals
Illinois
Teachers vote to strike in Chicago Heights District 170
Last minute move to avert a strike in Chicago Heights District 170 fails to inspire confidence. Teachers voted 178 to 9 for strike at Washington Middle School, with 3 100 students told to expect possible walkout Monday.
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Chicago Heights
Washington Middle School
Cordaro Johnson
Lincoln
Glenwood Oaks
Lee Troy
Ciambrone
Bloom Township
Linda Giles
Margaret Armstrong
Armstrong
Cordaro
Neighbors urge action to curb fly dumping in Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights and three nearby suburbs win 20000 from EPA for education and outreach to stop fly dumping. Mayor Ciambrone says residents should call police with license plate numbers and officers receive training. City targets 18 hotspots including Wentworth Avenue and Campbell Street to deter dumping and reduce cleanup costs.
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Chicago Heights
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency For Public Relations and Education
Angelo “Sam” Ciambrone
Hoffschmidt
Illinois
Jim Ryan
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APC News Service
Brenda Johnson
Johnson
Gavin
Rhonda Sneed
Sneed
Katie Smith
Smith
Angelo Sam Ciambrone
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17Th
22Nd Street
21St Street
Butler
Stewart
Campbell
Beacon Street
Forest Preserve
Hillview Avenue
Western Avenue
SSMMA
Poera
Chicago
The
Editor
Ready Maids Inc
Lynn
Family Shelter, Inc
Hollinger
Star Publications
159Th St
Tinley Park
Norman A. Rosinski
Franklin Shuftan
U.S
U.S.P.S
Coaliti
Atioi
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