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Although most of the village ordinances were unchallenged by the suit, the village agreed to repeal or amend some ordinances as part of a settlement. These included a local ordinance similar to the state statute that created a {{convert|1000|ft|adj=on}} buffer zone between [[adult entertainment]] businesses and schools, parks, churches and residential areas.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/2012/05/14/fox-news-chicago-thomas-more-societys-clients-being-harassed-by-stone-park-il-threats-are-made/ |title=FOX News Chicago: Thomas More Society's Clients Being Harassed by Stone Park, IL. Threats Are Made |publisher=Thomas More Society |date=2012-05-14 |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/05/23/strip-club-next-to-stone-park-convent-may-be-preparing-to-open/ |title=Strip Club Next To Stone Park Convent May Be Preparing To Open « CBS Chicago |publisher=Chicago.cbslocal.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/strip-club-neighboring-convent-may-violate-ill.-law/ |title=Strip club neighboring convent may violate Ill. law :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) |publisher=Catholic News Agency |date=2012-03-22 |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref> |
Although most of the village ordinances were unchallenged by the suit, the village agreed to repeal or amend some ordinances as part of a settlement. These included a local ordinance similar to the state statute that created a {{convert|1000|ft|adj=on}} buffer zone between [[adult entertainment]] businesses and schools, parks, churches and residential areas.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/2012/05/14/fox-news-chicago-thomas-more-societys-clients-being-harassed-by-stone-park-il-threats-are-made/ |title=FOX News Chicago: Thomas More Society's Clients Being Harassed by Stone Park, IL. Threats Are Made |publisher=Thomas More Society |date=2012-05-14 |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/05/23/strip-club-next-to-stone-park-convent-may-be-preparing-to-open/ |title=Strip Club Next To Stone Park Convent May Be Preparing To Open « CBS Chicago |publisher=Chicago.cbslocal.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/strip-club-neighboring-convent-may-violate-ill.-law/ |title=Strip club neighboring convent may violate Ill. law :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) |publisher=Catholic News Agency |date=2012-03-22 |accessdate=2012-10-24}}</ref> |
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On September 15, 2012, Jose Luis Suarez announced that he would run against Manzzula for mayor, in the general consolidated election scheduled for April 9, 2013.<ref>[http://www.stoneparkcommunity.info/Home_Page.html ]{{dead link|date=October 2012}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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Template:Geobox Stone Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,946 at the 2010 census.[1] Incorporated in 1939, the town was named for insurance magnate Clement Stone, who bought most of the land when it was still corn fields.
Geography
Stone Park is located at 41°54′16″N 87°52′50″W / 41.90444°N 87.88056°W (41.904330, -87.880486).[2]
According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.[3]
Politics
The current mayor is Beniamino Mazzulla.
In 2010, a strip owner sued, alleging that city officials had tried to extort cash and part ownership of the club in exchange for approval to build the facility.
Although most of the village ordinances were unchallenged by the suit, the village agreed to repeal or amend some ordinances as part of a settlement. These included a local ordinance similar to the state statute that created a 1,000-foot (300 m) buffer zone between
Demographics
As of the
There were 1,265 households out of which 52.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.05 and the average family size was 4.34.
In the village the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,787, and the median income for a family was $40,789. Males had a median income of $25,236 versus $21,716 for females. The
Education
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 operates public high schools. The community is served by Proviso West High School in Hillside.[8]
References
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Stone Park village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files for Places – Illinois". United States Census. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "FOX News Chicago: Thomas More Society's Clients Being Harassed by Stone Park, IL. Threats Are Made". Thomas More Society. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Strip Club Next To Stone Park Convent May Be Preparing To Open « CBS Chicago". Chicago.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Strip club neighboring convent may violate Ill. law :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)". Catholic News Agency. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "About Proviso Township High Schools District 209." Proviso Township High Schools District 209. Retrieved on February 23, 2014.
