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Local Officials want Mountable Medians on 159th
MEDIA RELEASE
April 26, 2013
For more information, contact:
Will County Board Member Steve Balich
815-557-7196
LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS MEDIANS PROPOSED FOR 159th STREET WITH STATE’S SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
HOMER GLEN – A group of Will County officials who are worried about the size and length of the medians proposed for 159th Street went to Springfield on April 19 to speak with Secretary of Transportation Ann Schneider.
Will County Board members Steve Balich and Mike Fricilone, Homer Glen Trustees George Yukich and Mike Costa, and Homer Township Supervisor Pam Meyers made the trip with State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) and State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). They were accompanied by Bob Schmidt, the owner of Homer Glen’s Wheel Go Camping and a representative of the Business Area Group of 159th, a merchants association.
They are concerned about the state’s plans to improve a seven-mile stretch of 159th Street between Interstate 355 and Will-Cook Road. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s project includes medians that cannot be crossed by vehicles.
“The raised medians are a safety hazard according to our emergency management authorities and fire districts. If they are installed, fire trucks will not be able to make U-turns on 159th Street, and emergency response time will be increased,” Balich said. “Local business owners also are concerned about how the medians will affect their livelihoods. The barriers will make it difficult for customers to access their businesses, and they might take their money and spend it in Orland Park instead.”
Omer Osman, the state’s Director of the Division of Highways and IDOT’s Chief Engineer, also attended the 40-minute meeting. At the conclusion, Schneider said she would direct IDOT to take a second look at the situation. She also told the group that she would contact them in two weeks.
“I would like to thank Senator Radogno and Representative Durkin for standing with our community,” Balich said.
June 5, 2013 Fundraiser for Steve Balich
Fundraiser for Steve Balich
Will Bounty Board Committees: Judicial, Legislative, Building Code Update, Forest Preserve, Forest Preserve Finance
Date: Wednesday, June 5th from 7pm-10pm
Woodbine Country Club 14240 West 151st Homer Glen, Il 60491
Gold Sponsor: $1000 Silver Sponsor: $500 Bronze Sponsor: $250
Donations of $40 Includes Open Bar and Hors d’oeuvres. Music by DJ Joe Bozen
Checks can be mailed to: Elect Balich 12259 Derby Lane Orland Park, Il 60467 or pay at the door
Speakers Will Include:
Keynote Speaker: Joe Walsh
Jim Durkin-State Rep 82nd District
Christine Radogno- State Senate Minority Leader
Master of Ceremony Dan Proft- WLS Radio Host
Join Host Committee of County Board Members:
Jim Moustis District 2
Mike Fricilone District 7
Lee Ann Goodson District 5
Judy Ogalla District 1
Tom Weigel District 12
Ragan Freitag District 6
David Izzo Districr 2
Margo Mc Dermed District 12
Chuck Maher District 11
Liz Collins District 13
Don Gould District 6
Suzanne Hart District 11
Any questions can be answered by emailing Sbalich@comcast.net
Or calling (815)-557-7196
A copy of the report will be filed with the State Board of Elections.
Nanny State gone wild
When it comes to the proposed improvements to 159th Street in Homer Glen, who knows best?
Is it John Portman, the chief engineer from the Illinois Department of Transportation? Or is it the people of Homer Glen?
Portman doesn’t even live in Homer Glen. But he wants to force residents to accept his vision of this important roadway. He sees 159th Street as a way to move traffic quickly from Interstate 355 to the shopping areas in Orland Park. But he’s forgetting about Homer Glen
Shouldn’t some of that traffic stop at businesses in the village? We need sales tax dollars too.
Portman wants a 12 inch high median that cars can’t cross to extend from Gouger to Will Cook Road. The plan calls for breaks to make U-Turns every 1/8 to 1/4 mile along the stretch.
But it’s going to be awfully hard to visit the businesses on 159th Street in Homer Glen if there is a huge median dividing the road and preventing drivers from stopping to shop. Will drivers do a U-Turn to shop or just keep going till they get to a convenient location?
IDOT talks about safety but that’s all they do. When asked to include a mountable median that allows an entrance for business from either side of the street instead, they said their job is to move traffic as quickly and safely as possible. They don’t care about the people of Homer Glen because they don’t live here and aren’t elected officials.
When discussing the cost of maintaining the medians, Portman says the state will maintain the concrete if local government doesn’t add any beautifying elements, meaning landscaping. IDOT is shifting the cost of maintenance to local government.
Local governments must tell the state that we do not want the raised median. If the medians are installed, we will not beautify them. Let the bankrupt state of Illinois maintain them.
Once again, it seems that government of the people, by the people and for the people is losing ground. And this time, it’s losing to non-elected officials who dictate law through rules and regulations. It’s the Nanny State gone wild.
Steve Balich
Fundraiser for Steve Balich June 5th
Date:
Wednesday, June 5th from 7pm-10pm
Woodbine Country Club
14240 West 151st
Homer Glen, Il 60491
Donations of $40
Checks can be made out and mailed to
Elect Balich
12259 Derby Lane Orland Park, Il 60467
Keynote Speaker: Joe Walsh
Includes Open Bar and Hors d’oeuvres.
Speakers Will Include
Jim Durkin-State Rep 82nd District
Christine Radogno- State Senate Minority Leader
Master of Ceremony Dan Proft- WLS Radio Host
Join Host Committee of County Board Members
Jim Moustis District 2 Mike Fricilone District 7
Lee Ann Goodson District 5 Judy Ogalla District 1
Tom Weigel District 12 Ragan Freitag District 6
David Izzo Districr 2 Margo Mc Dermed District 12
Chuck Maher District 11 Liz Collins District 13
Don Gould District 6 Suzanne Hart District 11
Any questions can be answered by emailing Sbalich@comcast.net
Or calling (815)-557-7196
A copy of the report will be filed with the State Board of Elections.
Amendment passed with Will County Legislative Committee Concealed Carry Resolution
Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to a person to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person, concealed or otherwise; (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person when in a vehicle; and (3) keep a loaded or unloaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle. Prohibits the carrying of the handgun in certain locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides for home rule preemption. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the State Police Act, the State Finance Act, the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes.
Stop the Chicago Political Machine
STOP THE CHICAGO DEMOCRATS
from invading our town.
vote No to Lipinski
vote No to Hastings
vote No to Strzelczyk III
VOTE REPUBLICAN
What would it be like to have a civilian army controlled by the president
What would it be like to have a civilian army controlled by the president, having nothing to do with our military structure? It is very thought provoking as far as what can be implemented against the American People.
A few years ago Obama called for a civilian army which of course would be under the authority of the President. Patriots immediately thought of the”Brown Shirts” in Germany under Hitler. There were videos and numerous articles, a genuine outrage, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vxJD3az3nk). Then as a good student of Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky the Obama Regime went on to a new attack on the traditional American way of life. We have not heard anything since, but inside the Health Care bill, hidden in the mountain of paper, is funding for the new army called “Ready Reserve Corp” (http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=132001) sec.203 public health service act Ready reserve. There was no talk about this funding that has nothing to do with health. The Obama Regime has so overwhelmed the country with negative change that it is extremely difficult to keep up with what he is doing to us now and will continue to do if elected. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htw7shWR3oU
Following “Rules for Radicals” which teaches to attack, back off, Strike again, sneak in a law or regulation. We need to keep our eyes open and follow where this civilian army is headed. We don’t need to wake up one morning with an American Gestapo. Remember the Regime is for taking away the guns(second Amendment), limiting free speech and the right of assembly (first Amendment), Obamacare is currently law despite suit by States (10thAmendment), Interpreting the 14thAmendment so that the Obama Regime can justify the “Dream Act” and “Anchor Babies”, Cap and Trade is a way for the tyranny of the Government to take outrageous amounts of money from the taxpayers in the name of global warming. Stimulus or printing of money devalues our money and assaults our savings. Freedom of Religion is now under attack by the regime forcing Christian religious beliefs to take a backseat to what the government wants. I can go on and on pointing out the attack on the Constitution and traditional America. We need to remain vigilant standing against the socialist ideology pushed by the Obama regime.
Steve Balich
Will County Republicans
In Will County, the Democrats are outspending our candidates, threatening to negate Romney’s surge and coattail effect We need to match the Democrat money to be in a fair fight for the swing and independent voters. Please join us at our Cocktail party fund raiser at the Bolingbrook Golf Club at 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 15, 2012. It will be a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and cost $75.00 a person.
Come out and be counted in the fight. Get reacquainted with your Republican friends and meet some new ones. Enjoy intelligent conversation and good food with wonderful Americans of like minds.
Edward Ronkowski
Will County Republican Chairman
Gold Sponsorship $2,000.00
Silver Sponsorship 1,000.00
Bronze Sponsorship 500.00
Contact Susan Wiberg @ 708-267-3331 for information.
Mail checks to Susan Wiberg 13755 S. Kickapoo Trail, Homer Glen, IL 60491
A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Boards official Website (www.elections.il.gov) of for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois
October 9th / This will be fun
Don’t miss the family fun with the hilarious
Harlem Ambassadors!
Tickets are only
$5.00 each!
Tickets available at the door or contact the
Homer Township Chamber of Commerce
for tickets and information:
708.301.8111 – www.HomerChamber.com
All proceeds from this event will benefit the LTHS Foundation and the HTCC Scholarship Fund.
The event is sponsored by Illinois American Water.
Bring the Family!
Join the Fun!
vs.
Chamber Chargers
(TEAM INCLUDES STEVE BALICH,
HOMER FOUNDERS CLUB!)
Tuesday, October 9
7:00 PM
Lockport Twp. High School East Gym
1333 East 7th Street
The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and
hilarious comedy routines.
Sharon Cemeno Hicks Fundraiser October 10th
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