Public hearing Aug. 8 on high-speed rail
July 31, 2012 10:08PM
Updated: September 2, 2012 6:02AM
Public hearing Aug. 8 on high-speed rail
JOLIET — Several alternatives for enhancing high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis have been studied as part of the Tier 1 Environmental Impact Study.
These alternatives have been narrowed down and those being retained for further study, along with their environmental impacts, are outlined in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
The draft will be presented at a public hearing 4-7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Jacob Henry Mansion, 15 S. Richards St.
The Tier 1 study by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Adminstration looked at adding a second track.
English-as-a-Second-Language classes
Valley View School District again will offer free English-as-a-Second-Language classes for adults every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 11 to Nov. 20 at both Romeoville and Bolingbrook high schools.
Class levels will be determined through past experience, or, for new students, through placement exams at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 or Aug. 30 in Room D235 at Bolingbrook High School.
Registration forms, available by contacting Yadi Mata at 815-886-2700, Ext. 536 or MataYP@vvsd.org, must be returned by Aug. 10.
