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LaGrange Highlands residents left soaking
The La Grange Plan
Commission meeting that took place
December 12 did not seem to effectually address the
concerns of La Grange Highlands resident Marjorie
Bohnhoff regarding the “expansion” by Adventist La
Grange Memorial Hospital.
The hospital located in La Grange has been looking to
replace the Professional Office Building on the north
end of the campus with a new Medical Office Building
on the Southwest end of the campus.
inception in the 70’s. Local villages have adapted TIFs as a source for economic growth and development but the increased use of these has continued to put a strain on local school districts.
A TIF is an economic tool that is used to develop
blighted areas in a community. These areas include sections of a village that do not generate tax revenue or are underperforming.
Unfortunately, TIFs have become controversial.
There was no word on whether the bar would be approved or if it would meet the same fate as Tooters Bar and Grill.
City Administrator Ed Bailey said that he did not like to speculate whether the bar’s petition for a liquor license would receive approval from the city council or not.
The holidays usually bring the best out of people.
That is why Helping Hand, a local organization that provides services for adults and children with developmental disabilities, sent out its annual appeal to the 5,000 members of its mailing list.
Sue Tutt-Parsons, Senior Development Consultant, said that the organization received a response from the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce with the donation of 8 computers for Helping Hand’s computer lab.
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veterans and provide them with the services and benefits they have bravely earned, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today appointed decorated Iraqi war veteran and experienced health advocate Tammy Duckworth as the new Director of
the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA). Duckworth’s appointment is effective December 15, and requires State Senate confirmation. The Governor also thanked outgoing IDVA Director Roy L. Dolgos for his hard work serving the state’s veterans.
“It is our pleasure to congratulate all of our candidates slated for public office in the next election,” said James Lurquin, Chairman of the United Party of Justice. “The candidates will bring stability and fresh ideas to the Village Board.
The development company which is looking to develop the old Timber Trails golf course submitted a report on two sections of their development to gain approval from the IEPA.
Justice man charged with extortion
Justice
resident Omar Abbas, 40, was charged earlier this week with extortion
for posing as a law enforcement official and preying on members of the
immigrant community.
Abbas was charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District
Court in Chicago with the felony offense.
Brady said that CSWS LLC, which filed a lawsuit two years ago to open the business, has dropped the suit.
The Natural at 6535 Joliet Rd. was just down the road from Tooter’s, an infamous 4 a.m. bar in unincorporated Cook County that gave LeGant big headaches and was torn down last month.
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Visk said that the term limits set for the President of the United States are different because the positions face different challenges.
fails versus D machine Tony Peraica failed in his bid to take the county board president seat from the Stroger family but managed to hang on to his position as the 16th district county commissioner.
According to Village President Dave Brady “TIFs have been excellent.” Brady said that tax breaks have done wonders for the village and that he’s happy for the way TIFs have worked out for the village.
Last week voters were asked to ban assault weapons in Cook County, raise the minimum wage and bring home the troops from Iraq.
All three referenda were approved by county voters but some local villages also looked to voters for help.
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