MPR Story and Homeland Security update

[Concerned Citizens For Cook County] MPR Story & Update
On 11/1/06, ccfcookcounty wrote:
The proposed Homeland Security Facility continues to draw local and regional media coverage. It has also been one of the frequent topics discussed during the local political forums and debates.
A big thank you to all who have been asking questions and speaking out!MRP Reporter Stephanie Hemphill interviewed Mark Sandbo, Matt Geretschlager, Marco Good and Staci Drouillard about the proposed HSbuilding last month. Her report will be aired tomorrow, Thursday,November 2nd on MPR, 89.7fm. An exact time was not set, but the story will be run periodically throughout the day. The story will also be on the web with pictures and links to relevant sites. Tune in if you can!
There is still no news from the Government Services Agency (GSA) on the final two site selections. However, rumor has it that the developer of Cobblestone Condos is one of the private land owners being considered by the GSA as well as another privately owned parcel of land "near Hedstrom's" lumber mill. It has also been confirmed that county land directly south of the airport is a contender.
All sites, whether private or public, will have to be reviewed by the County Board.
Commissioner Bob Fenwick, who is running unopposed this term, stated recently that the process regarding the Homeland Security proposal "must be transparent" from here forward. (Cook County Star,Oct. 20, 2006) Commissioner Fenwick is also on the Airport Commission.Contact him at bfenwick@boreal.org.
Also, here's an early reminder of the regular EDA meeting, Tuesday, November 14th, 4pm at City Hall. The Board recently met regarding a possible conflict of interest of one board member who is a broker for one of the outside developers. Board chair Mary Sanders relayed that this issue will be addressed at this regular board meeting. We may also have news from the GSA on site selection, so if you can attend, please be there to witness the meeting or speak at the public forum, which begins at 4 pm.
Thanks and on behalf of the group, keep up the good work.
SLD