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Perez named Chgo Hts alderman
Posted on 2009-06-16 12:19:48 CDT
The Chicago Heights City Council last night unanimously approved the appointment of a park district commissioner and childhood friend of Mayor Alex Lopez to fill his vacated aldermanic seat.
Sonia Perez's appointment to fill the second ward seat means the city council is operating at full capacity for the first time since former Mayor Anthony DeLuca resigned in April to take an appointment to the Illinois House. Lopez's appointment to mayor opened a vacancy to fill his second ward seat.
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Police chief retires, deputy sworn in
Posted on 2009-06-02 17:27:52 CDT
Chicago Heights' police department saw the passing of the torch Monday, as its chief retired and the deputy chief was sworn in as his replacement.
More than 50 people backed into the city hall board room for the emotional meeting where Chief Anthony Murphy passed his badge on to Deputy Chief Michael Camilli.
Aldermen and the new mayor, Alex Lopez, praised both men, especially Murphy, who ended a 35-year police career, including the last six as chief.
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Chicago Heights recycling plant forges ahead
Posted on 2009-05-19 08:35:51 CDT
The Chicago Heights City Council got the ball rolling Monday night for its first major "green" project.
Aldermen approved a siting application for a $110 million garbage recycling plant at U.S. 30 and State Street.
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Lopez ascends to Chicago Heights mayor's seat
Posted on 2009-05-04 10:37:55 CDT
The man at the head of the table in Chicago Heights is now Ald. Alex Lopez (2nd).
He was appointed acting mayor Thursday by his fellow council members after a testy council meeting. He replaces Anthony DeLuca, who resigned at the meeting because he's been appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives.
Lopez, the city's first Hispanic mayor, was moved to tears while speaking as the mayor for the first time.
"This is a historic moment," the 43-year-old said.
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Lopez new mayor of Chicago Heights
Posted on 2009-05-01 10:27:31 CDT
After a tense meeting Thursday night that included two votes for a new mayor, Chicago Heights Ald. Alex Lopez (2nd) has ascended to the city's top job.
Lopez was voted in as mayor by his fellow aldermen at a special city council meeting Thursday night. He replaces Anthony DeLuca, who resigned at the meeting because he has been appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives.
But it wasn't an easy battle for Lopez.
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TIF district eyed as basis for Chicago Heights development
Posted on 2009-04-09 09:37:49 CDT
Chicago Heights officials hope if they set the grounds for development, it will come.
Aldermen on Monday unanimously approved a tax increment financing district meant to overhaul the city's downtown.
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Chicago Heights OKs downtown TIF district
Posted on 2009-04-08 10:18:31 CDT
The Chicago Heights City Council Monday night approved a special taxing district to try to boost the redevelopment of the downtown area.
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Transit-Oriented Development Study
Posted on 2009-03-13 12:42:02 CDT
Please join us for the:
Downtown Chicago Heights Transit-Oriented Development Study
PUBLIC MEETING
This event is an important opportunity for residents, business owners and property owners to contribute to the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Study currently being prepared in partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority. The meeting will be conducted by our planning consultants, URS Corporation.
DATE:
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
TIME:
7:00-8:30
LOCATION:
Chicago Heights City Hall, 1601 Chicago Road
Questions? Call Joe Kudra, Director of Economic Development, City of Chicago Heights, 708-755-3102
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Chicago Heights distributes excess TIF money
Posted on 2009-02-18 09:13:50 CST
Chicago Heights aldermen on Tuesday night agreed to redistribute $1.5 million in excess funds from a special taxing district to local taxing bodies such as the city, park district and school districts.
The Lincoln Highway/Western Avenue tax increment financing district includes Ultra Foods, Marcus Theaters and the planned Food 4 Less store. It has $3 million in its fund, and half has been declared as extra revenue that can go to the affected taxing bodies, city attorney TJ Somer said.
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MLK event extra special this year in Chicago Heights
Posted on 2009-01-22 09:03:49 CST
For 86-year-old Alvharist Givens Alexander, celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the eve of President Barack Obama's inauguration was a special way to honor the first black president.
It's something the Chicago Heights resident always hoped for, but didn't know if it would happen in her lifetime.
That's changed now.
"It's not just a dream anymore," Alexander said. "It's a dream that's come."
It was a melding of historic celebration and excitement about the future as about 130 Chicago Heights residents and officials marked King's birthday Monday at the Chicago Miracle Temple Church, 34 E. 16th St.
It was the city's 12th annual King celebration and this year's theme was "The Dream Achieved."
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Event Photos are posted in the Picture Gallery
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