Ecology group sues over burner subsidies plan
An environmental group filed legal action against four proposed incinerators in Cook County area, seeking to revoke about 750 million dollars in subsidies under the Illinois Retail Rate Law. Robbins plant could receive 300 million. others in Ford Heights Chicago Heights Summit and Robbins are challenged for lacking solid waste management plans. Representatives from Citizens for a Better Environment criticize the subsidies as unfair unless plants are integrated into county planning.
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Harvey TIF redrawn as protests persist on Halsted plan
Harvey City Council's Economic Development Committee debated a proposed Southeast Side TIF map amid neighbor objections over vacant land and a potential incinerator. Urban planner Jack Pettigrew pledged revisions to add more commercial and residential structures on Halsted Street and 159th Street, while noting areas along Center Avenue and 171st Street would shape the final district boundaries. The plan aims to connect residences to new sewer and water improvements through the tax district.
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Correction clarifies Barbara Minster misspelling
The Star correction notes Barbara Minster, not Nancy Minster, suffered postwar ethnic cleansing in Yugoslavia. The South Holland resident endured atrocities during the purges of ethnic Germans after World War II.
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Governor blocks Robbins incinerator TIF plan
Gov. Jim Edgar vetoed the Robbins incinerator tax increment financing district valued at 405 million dollars. The amendatory veto shields three school districts led by Community High School District 218 Blue Island Crestwood District 130 and Moraine Valley Community College from expected large losses over 20 years and maintains government accountability. Local Senator Patrick O’Malley praised the move and noted overrides would be difficult.
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