Blue Line could mean blue skies for village
(Maywood) Two major events in the last couple weeks have provided the Village of Maywood a unique
opportunity to help facilitate economic and community development.
March 27, 2008
Chamber founder celebrates 99th birthday
(Maywood) It was a special celebration earlier this month as people gathered to honor a Maywood Chamber of
Commerce sole surviving founder.
March 27, 2008
Merry-go-round at District 209
(Proviso) Not yet six months since hiring Superintendent Robert Libka for the top post in District 209, board
members voted this month not to renew the administrator’s contract when it expires June 30.
March 27, 2008
RTA hears plenty from residents on Blue Line growth
(Cook County) - Over 100 mostly Oak Park residents crowded into the Oak Park Village Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday night for an RTA presentation on the Cook-DuPage corridor study of regional transportation options.
March 20, 2008
Village officials all talk, no transparency
(Maywood) - Last week marked the start of Sunshine Week, a national effort, beginning March 16 thru 22, to
promote the public’s rights and recognizing the cause, importance and struggle for a more transparent and
accountable government.
March 20, 2008
RTA; Seniors free ride
(Cook County) - Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s decision to give seniors free rides on public transportation, took effect
Monday, the first day of the new no-fare policy.
March 20, 2008
Cook, DuPage Recorders seek mortgage fraud task force
(Cook County) - Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene “Gene” Moore is closing loop holes in the mortgage
deed transfer process.
March 13, 2008
YMCA eyeing efficiency benchmark at new facility
(Proviso) - As a leading member of an organization that stresses social responsibility, Scott Gaalaas said
it’s a no-brainer for the West Cook YMCA to try and lead by example.
March 13, 2008
Black churches aim to tackle HIV/AIDS
(West Side) Elizabeth Martenia used to cry as she walked out of her Joliet church in the early ‘90s.
March 13, 2008
Bellwood courts Big-box in development plans
(Bellwood) - Wal-mart is eyeing a 41-acre land parcel for development of a retail super store just
north of the Eisenhower Expressway and 25th Avenue in Bellwood.
March 6, 2008
Reform group seeks investigation of West Side Alderman
(West Side) – The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) has appealed to the State Board of
Elections (SBE) to investigate the campaign committees of alderman Ed Smith, according to a
press release from the political watch dog group.
March 6, 2008
PLCCA looks back on 40 years
(Maywood) - Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) geared up in February to
celebrate 40 years of invaluable service to the community.
March 6, 2008
Keeping up appearances
(Maywood) As the Maywood Code Enforcement Department works to improve the appearance of
blighted and industrial areas, taking steps to encourage development, officials are also working
to make sure other areas of the village are kept up to code, too.
February 28, 2008
A recognition of academic excellence
(Maywood) School District’s 89 and 209 collaborated for the first time ever to acknowledge first
and second quarter honor roll students from ten schools throughout Maywood-Melrose Park-
Broadview.
February 28, 2008
Rent check mysteriously appears
(Broadview) State and local officials under scrutiny for having passed on administrative and
campaign costs to taxpayers are trying to make good on a corrupt deal.
February 28, 2008
Comprehensive master plan underway
(Maywood) About 20 business, residents and village officials listened at the Comprehensive Plan
Hearing Tuesday, Feb. 12, as The Lakota Group gave a presentation showing many of the ideas
the village can implement when finalizing the plan.
February 21, 2008
Code Enforcement Probe: Residential overcrowding a
growing problem
(Maywood) Beautification and compliance through code enforcement in Maywood is one of those
hot-button issues that, has surfaced with talks of a new village Comprehensive Plan.
February 21, 2008
Proviso East teacher brings Black History to classroom
(Maywood) Black History Month is a special time of year for students and faculty at Proviso East
High School. Students are encouraged to celebrate the African American heritage through
exciting and interactive activities.
February 21, 2008
Comprehensive plan underway
(Maywood) Residents and business leaders discussed opportunities and challenges in an effort to
spur smart growth during a special planning meeting held Saturday morning at village council
chambers.
February 14, 2008
YMCA touts potential sale in move to Proviso
(Proviso) As planning continues for a 65,000-square foot recreation facility in Forest Park, the
non-profit West Cook YMCA is moving toward collecting a bundle of cash through the sale of its
Oak Park properties, according to a statement released by the Y.
February 14, 2008
Smith says 'the people spoke' but not for him
(Cook County) Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene Moore skated to an easy victory in Super
Tuesday early primary election against challenger Ald. Ed Smith (28th) Ward. County wide
Moore captured 219,179 vote to Smith’s 126,930.
February 14, 208
Opportunity for input draw Proviso parent participation
(Maywood) In the high school cafeteria where her daughter eats lunch five days a week,
Jocelyn Gougisha sat across the table from Bob Cox, a school board member for District 209. As
part of a loosely guided discussion organized by administrators, they looked for ways to add
value to her child's diploma.
February 7, 2008
Coach Gators and the King Dream Team
(Maywood) Chicago's West Side has produced some outstanding and well-known individuals
through the years. Movie producer and Austin High School grad Robert Townsend, actors Andre
Braugher, Stan Shaw, Steve Harris and his brother Wood Harris, and Academy Award winner
Jennifer Hudson all call Chicago home.
February 7, 2008
Journal-News backs Moore, in Feb 5 Primary
Editorial endorsement
(Cook County) The West Suburban Journal - News endorses incumbent Eugene "Gene" Moore for
Cook County Recorder of Deeds.
January 31, 2008
Broadview residents fire back; Yarbrough, Davis pay up
or pack up
(Broadview) Broadview residents demanded answers to the cozy arrangement between the
village and two elected officials at the Tuesday, January 22, village board meeting.
January 31, 2008
