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0 Politics & Government Village trustees talk about a drop in the police pension account. David Giuliani , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply BURR RIDGE, IL – A couple of Burr Ridge trustees expressed concerns last week about the decrease in the money on hand in the village's police pension account. According to village numbers, the account is expected to drop by more than $2.5 million from 2021 to the next budget year, which starts May 1. That would leave the fund at $21 million. Speaking about the pension fund, Trustee Russell Smith noted the gap between next year's projected $1.3 million in income and the $1.5 million in spending. That is happening even though the village is adding $84,000 more in village money to the account more than what state law requires, officials said. "That tells me that we're not doing that great of a job," Smith said at a Village Board meeting. Pointing to what's in … [Read more...] about ‘Our Checkbook Is Declining’: Burr Ridge Official

0 Politics & Government The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public review and comments on the proposed trail. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Woodridge Park District: The District is finalizing plans to submit an application for a $200,000 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trail Program for the development of a recreational trail within Hawthorne Hill Woods in accordance with the proposed 2014 Woodridge Town Centre Master Plan. The grant, if approved, would offset the estimated $500,000 project cost. The proposed engineered recreational trail (see below) will consist of mostly crushed limestone with some asphalt connections transitioning to the existing bike paths and over culverts. The trail will meander through the woodlands connecting users of the existing Woodridge Comprehensive Multi-use Pathway System on the north and south ends of the woodlands as well as … [Read more...] about Hawthorne Hill Woods Recreational Trail Project Public Hearing Set For March 14

0 Politics & Government Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Samantha Gasca is running for Board of Education for New Lenox D122. Lauren Traut , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply Patch is providing candidate profiles for several races in the area. If you are a candidate seeking an opportunity to complete our profile form, please email [email protected] Please note your position sought. Name: Samantha Gasca Age as of Election Day : 35 Town/city of residence: New Lenox School district: New Lenox District 122 Family: Hi there! This is a somewhat difficult question as I oftentimes feel the assumption is I am married or have children; however, I have neither. I simply care very much about children as I grew up being severely abused sexually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For this reason, I became somewhat of a child advocate. … [Read more...] about New Lenox District 122 Board Candidate Samantha Gasca: Election ’23

27 Politics & Government Mayor candidate Terry D'Arcy talked with Joliet Patch about several rundown and abandoned properties across Joliet that warrant attention. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies JOLIET, IL — When Joliet mayoral candidate Terry D'Arcy drives around Joliet's west side, downtown city center and many older east-side neighborhoods, he sees signs of decay. He sees properties rundown, crumbling and remaining in a state of disrepair year after year. For the third-largest city in Illinois, this is unacceptable, according to D'Arcy, and that's why he has made quality of life —including addressing dilapidated and abandoned properties by getting them back on the tax roll —a cornerstone of his campaign as he meets with prospective April 4 voters. During last week's property tour with Joliet Patch's editor, D'Arcy was in disbelief as he stopped in the 200 block of Eastern Avenue, near Osgood … [Read more...] about Joliet’s Blighted Buildings Will Become Top Priority: Terry D’Arcy

5 Politics & Government Joliet Patch submits questionnaires to the four candidates running for the open seat for Joliet City Council District 5. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted Replies JOLIET, IL —Patch submitted questionnaires to the four candidates running for the open seat in the Joliet City Council District 5 race in the April 4 election. The following responses were provided by Suzanna Ibarra, who is one of the candidates challenging three-term incumbent Terry Morris. Your name: Suzanna Ibarra Age (as of Election Day) 53 Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No. Education Graduated from Joliet West High School And some college at JJC, certified vaccine ambassador at Malcolm X College 2021 Occupation Health Equity Navigator 2 years experience Campaign Website Suzannaibarraforjoliet.com Previous or Current Elected … [Read more...] about Joliet City Council District 5 Survey: Suzanna Ibarra

10 Politics & Government Hotel owner Mike Patel's $18.6 million renovation of the vacant Barrett's Hardware store into a Marriott's have not materialized as hoped. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies JOLIET, IL — Joliet hotel operator Mike Patel's plans to convert downtown Joliet's vacant Barrett's Hardware into a high-end Marriott's Springhill Suites haven't panned out. Not only has construction failed to start, but the Barrett's property has become a symbol of danger, Joliet's City Council was told at Tuesday's meeting. Joliet attorney Dan Kallan, owner of the adjacent building at 71 N. Ottawa St., urged the city to take action on Patel's property. There is a huge hole in the foundation on the backside of the Barrett's building. In addition to the large hole, there is a huge rock pile that anybody walking downtown can access. Patel had erected a chain-link fence around the back perimeter of his … [Read more...] about Dangerous Joliet Rock Pile Gets City’s Attention