Category: Featured

  • Oak Park Pools – Master Plan Meeting

    You are invited to a community meeting to help in the development of a master plan for the Park District’s two pools. Currently improvements are being made to Ridgeland Common pool as part of a major renovation project including a new zero depth children’s play pool with slide and water features, entrance and locker rooms.…

  • SEOPCO 2013 Accomplishments

    In March, SEOPCO hosted a candidate forum for all District 200 candidates.  Close to 100 people attended. We introduced a new format where attendees could participate in round table discussions with the candidates following the more traditional debate time. It was well received by both candidates and attendees. In March, SEOPCO hosted a second candidate forum for the…

  • I-290: Time to Act

    SEOPCO wants to empower you to take action on this important issue that will negatively affect our community. The proposed I-290 expansion WILL create more air pollution, noise pollution, visual blight, and lower our property values. It WILL NOT solve highway congestion or safety concerns. You have only until November 7th to voice your concerns…

  • Rick Kuner’s Observations from IDOT’s Open House, Oct 8 2013

    Citizens for Appropriate Transportation’s Rick Kuner provided this commentary regarding IDOT’s open house, held on October 8, 2013 1. IDOT said the Round 3 Build Alternatives “are the best options.” I continue to believe we are not seeing the best alternatives. IDOT (and its consultants) said they are looking at more use of the CSX…

  • Barrie Park in the Fall

    Barrie Park in the Fall

    Photos by Manning Peterson