An Emergency CUSH Meeting; Possible Delays in 22nd Ave. Reconstruction

Kenosha---An emergency meeting of a task force on homelessness will be held Monday afternoon as a local shelter prepares to close its doors. First Step--a volunteer-run agency on 63rd St. that takes in almost anyone in need--is to close next weekend rather than fight the city's attempt to shut it down. Neighbors had complained about the shelter. Congregations United to Serve Humanity--or CUSH--will convene the Monday meeting at 1 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 

Kenosha--Slow-moving legislation in Madison could delay a major street reconstruction project. The first phase of a five year-long plan to re-do 22nd Ave. from one side of town to the other could be held up a year, according to Mayor Antaramian, unless the legislature passes a bill that would allow water utilities to help low-income residents cover the cost of replacing lead water pipes. The bill, which has bi-partisan support, recently picked up opposition from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Antaramian says if help is on the way then it doesn't make sense to move forward until the bill passes.  

Kenosha---A new indoor shooting range and renovated classrooms for police science students will be dedicated at Gateway Technical College Friday morning. The $2 million Kenall Protective Services Training Center includes a crime lab and a new space for simulation exercises. The 12-lane shooting range will replace a basement facility that no longer meets state training standards. In addition to Gateway students, already on-the-job law enforcement officers will use the facility for on-going training. 

Somers---Events in Washington may prevent House Speaker Paul Ryan from personally accepting an excellence in leadership award at UW-Parkside Friday evening. The 1st District Congressman will be honored--one way or another-- at the annual Celebrazione Italiana dinner. But Ryan is among those leading the effort to pass a new spending bill in order to avoid a government shut down by week's end. 

Kenosha---Residents interested in the the city's park system are invited to a meeting Wednesday evening from 5 to 6:30 at the Kenosha Public Museum. The open house format is designed to give residents a chance to offer input on future projects as the city maps an improvement plan and applies for grant funding.

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