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Romeoville barriers hope to stop carp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

One of the biggest fish of all may be getting away. DNA evidence says the dreaded Asian carp may have slipped through the $9 million dollar electronic barrier system designed to hook the invasive fish before they infiltrate Lake Michigan.

Residents speak out on LTHS referendum

By KAREN SORENSEN For The Herald-News — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

If the Lockport Township High School Board hopes to ever pass a new high school tax referendum, three things must be done to resolve public concerns, residents told a summit of elected officials Thursday night.

Ownerless pond irks Gougar Road residents

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Another subdivision is looking for city help dealing with a detention pond that is virtually abandoned. Edgecreek Estates, located along Gougar Road on the East Side, was set up without a homeowners association. And, that leaves no one responsible for the detention pond in the subdivision.

Police investigate fatal crash in Monee

Sun-Times Media — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

A person is dead and one was critically injured in a crash involving several vehicles and a semi-truck tractor trailer in the Monee Friday night.

Senator: $12B cut not realistic

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The state faces a deficit of as much as $12 billion for fiscal year 2011, and budget cuts are not the complete solution, state Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi said Thursday.

Pace offers more options

From Submitted Reports — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Commuters will have a new option just after Thanksgiving -- the debut of new and expanded Pace Express Bus Service.

Park Hill residents to meet with city over planned tax

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

JOLIET -- City officials will meet with Park Hill residents one more time on Monday before a special service tax is imposed on their neighborhood.

New Lenox officials gauge energy plan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

With developers inquiring about it, New Lenox appears ready to embrace the latest technology in wind and solar energy. "It's here. It's something we need to be progressive on," village planner Jeff Smith said.

Troy School Board OKs levy

By MARIANNE EISENBRANDT For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Troy School Board approved a resolution regarding its 2009 tax levy Wednesday. The 2009 tax levy represents the fourth year of a five-year phase-in of the 45-cent rate increase approved in 2006.

Warrants

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Will county Sheriff's Department Fugitive Warrant Unit is seeking information in these cases.