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Cresthill?s lack of government
2008-05-07 16:57:00 At one point during the May 5th City Council meeting, I found myself thinking that maybe I had been too harsh on Mayor Churnovic in the past and that perhaps he did deserve some praise. This came after he had spoken on the successful efforts to keep Statesville open, his trip to the Philippines, and ... More About: Government , Illinois , Lack
What a crock $5,000
2008-05-06 17:46:00 MANHATTAN, IL — In an effort to stimulate the local economy, encourage commercial retail development and create construction jobs for the trades who live in town, the Manhattan Village Board has approved a new Economic Stimulus Program. “The page that I see offered is a backdoor scam that later will cost the purchasers a higher ... More About: Illinois
Lockport whats the hold up..Or is it $$$$
2008-05-05 20:29:00 Well Lockport is at it again holding up progress, while people need jobs. Is there any wonder why lock port wants to hold up buisness, could it be they are looking for there usual hand outs to local political pockets. see: Lockport More About: Illinois , Hold
Ozinga where are you?.11th Congressional District
2008-05-03 18:14:00 Ready-mix concrete magnate Republican Marty Ozinga III, 58 will be running for the 11th Congressional District . ?Surprised? I?m not, Ozinga who has given to Weller, Baldermann and other Republicans, also made a $1,000 donation to Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. in 2001. His family, likewise, has donated to politicians from both parties, including the 1998 ... More About: Illinois
How stupid is are the Politicians you decide?
2008-04-30 17:46:00 Recently I heard about Joliet and will county wanting people that do what I call junking to obtain a permit to recycle used steel and other materials. How stupid is this, how dumb can the board and council members be that are going along with this ludicrous idea. I occasionally do scrapping myself to make some ... More About: Illinois , Politicians , Stupid
Dan Kennison yes or NOW..
2008-04-29 20:16:00 Dan Kennison is soon to be running against Larry M. Walsh, I would like to know if Mr. Kennison will be playing golf a lot, (see Outing for Dan Kennison ) Now I will say this, I believe that Dan maybe a better change for Will County Executive as long as we voters know that Dan ... More About: Illinois
County Executive Charged With DUI
2008-04-26 19:28:00 Will County Executive Larry M. Walsh was arrested for allegedly driving drunk in Jackson Township near Joliet. I found this at http://www.topix.com * I had to laugh at that blow hard.*
A 26-year-old secret could free inmate
2008-04-14 17:36:00 For nearly 26 years, the affidavit was sealed in an envelope and stored in a locked box, tucked away with the lawyer’s passport and will. Sometimes he stashed the box in his bedroom closet, other times under his bed. It stayed there — year after year, decade after decade. Then, about two years ago, Dale Coventry, the ... More About: Illinois , Free , Secret , Year
Oh that Judge White?.get real.
2008-04-06 02:28:00 judge white get real More About: Judge , White , Real
Allegation: Parsec Inc. polluting Now in Elwood Illinois
2008-03-28 16:29:00 U.S. Container Ports and Air Pollution: A Perfect Storm Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL … NOTICES The nitrogen oxides and particulate matter has increased in the Elwood Illinois area by as much as 80% and overall emissions by 90 percent. The above are links to PDF files and show the carelessness of Parsec Inc and the BNSF ...
Will county?s nicotine natzi?s
2008-03-14 19:34:00 Joliet police and the Will County Health Department have conducted unannounced checks on the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, citing two Joliet bars and five bar patrons for violating the new law. Three patrons at Paulie?s Pub and two patrons at Woody?s were cited. The five ticketed smokers could be fined between $100 and $250. They have been ... More About: Nicotine
$189,000 per year for the post.
2008-03-08 19:14:00 Nothing in Will county changes unless we as tax payers make it change and paying Thomas Thanas $189,000 a year is just another example of the Will County residents being ass backwards. What is so important that this man must earn such an amount of money? How come the average school teacher does not make that amount ... More About: Illinois , Post , Year
additional-purpose.form Joliet
2008-02-28 18:44:00 Additional Pourpose Posted by Nicholas I have seen how poorly the city communicates its agendas and minutes to the public. A good explanation of why agendas are not available on-line has yet to be offered. It would take the Clerk no more time to post an agenda on-line as it takes to tack one up in ... More About: Illinois , Purpose , Form
Big Box warehouses Lockport Illinois
2008-02-27 17:57:00 The Unbroken Story | The Times Weekly news John Gabriel/TWRecently I came across this story that I find rather disturbing, it was in relation to Mayor Tim Murphy’s inability to think for himself when it comes to the long term outlook for Lockport Illinois , I have witnessed how Bolingbrook has attracted the Big Box ...
Joliet Housing Authority
2008-02-26 00:29:00 400 N Bluff St, Joliet, IL 60435-7221, United States (Map) Phone: (815) 726-1192 SIC: Administration of Housing Programs Most often the average person is not familiar with the housing authority Call them and ask them Why? As Americans and Tax payers that when local Will County people are facing foreclosures of their homes and the loss of ... More About: Illinois , Authority
Will it or won?t it.
2008-02-23 21:24:00 New Lenox will begin to see the impact as soon as this spring, when construction begins on one of two mega-malls at the interchange of U.S. 6 near Cedar Road. Cedar Crossings, set to open in spring 2009, will provide a little more than 1.1 million square feet of retail space on 175 acres east ... More About: Illinois
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE REPORT
2008-02-20 00:40:00 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE REPORT Will Effective: 01/25/08 2:55 PM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION MUNICIPALITYSTART DATEEST. STOP DATECOST (millions) COMMENTS Along I-55 @ US 6, US 52, and US 30 Construction of parking lots. Channahon, Shorewood, and Joliet.9/200711/2007$0.798 IMPACT ON TRAVEL: 60C22 Construction of commuter parking lots for park and ride along I-55 at US 6, US 52, and US 30 in ... More About: Illinois , Report , Update
Will County IL. board members to vote for raise for Moustis
2008-02-16 14:24:00 This story was in the Herald news and I commented on it...Joliet Jake More About: Illinois , Board , Vote , County , Members
A good thing for the kids
2008-02-14 02:14:00 By DAWN AULET Staff Writer reprinted from the Lincoln-Way Sun Site slated for October opening It’s been nearly a year since 20 women, who did not know all know each, gathered with one common goal–to open a children’s museum in Frankfort that can serve all the children in the surrounding communities. And, before the end of this year, organizers ... More About: Kids , Illinois , The Kids , Good , Thing
It?s the law but who suffers
2008-02-13 19:33:00 Nicotine Nazis Despite it being unlawful to hire or fire or vilify someone at work on the basis of whether or not they smoke, Joliet Illinois has be come a place that makes the unfortunate smoker feel like and to have become a criminal. “They may not wear brown shirts and strut around the Joliet area ...
I see the Herald (spew) News (from email)
2008-02-12 14:55:00 By Terry Camp Since the Herald News only parrots politicians? platitudes, maybe we ought to boycott the paper. HOW in good conscience can a paper simply WRITE the drivel that they do. There seems to be no good reporters anymore, you know the kind that could get your blood to boil or just outright make you laugh. The ... More About: Email , Illinois |
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