PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Village officials are evaluating whether to privatize residential garbage and recycling collection, a proposal that could affect several village employees and change how services are delivered, but no final decision has been made.
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RANDALL, Wis. — A serious two-vehicle crash in the Town of Randall on Sunday afternoon left multiple people injured, including a 45-year-old man who suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Milwaukee trauma center. The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. in the 38500 block of County Highway F (87th Street), where Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, and
Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing three felony cocaine delivery charges after Kenosha-area drug investigators say she repeatedly sold large amounts of cocaine to a confidential informant before being caught with nearly 29 grams of crack cocaine hidden in her underwear. Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
KENOSHA, Wis. — A U.S. Navy veteran with more than a decade of experience assisting veterans and their families has taken over as Kenosha County’s new Director of Veterans Services. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that Robert Swanson is now leading the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services
Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony strangulation charges and five additional domestic abuse-related charges after prosecutors say he attacked a woman during two separate incidents on back-to-back days, leaving her with bruises, bite marks, swelling, scratches
KENOSHA, Wis. — Keller Williams Thrive will celebrate the grand opening of its new Kenosha office later this month with a community event featuring live music, drinks, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Keller Williams Thrive Kenosha office, located at 5525 Green Bay Road, Suite 200, will host its
Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of sexually assaulting a woman, choking her, stopping her from calling 911, and taking her vehicle posted $7,500 cash bail Friday after a warrant for his arrest remained active for several months. Julio Cesar
Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of his sixth drunk-driving offense was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail Friday after prosecutors say he crashed into a parked vehicle, drove away, and later admitted to police that he drank “a lot”
Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha, was charged with a felony drug offense and three counts of bail jumping after Kenosha Police say they found dozens of ecstasy pills and cocaine hidden inside his bedroom during the execution of a
RANDALL, Wis. — A serious two-vehicle crash in the Town of Randall on Sunday afternoon left multiple people injured, including a 45-year-old man who suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Milwaukee trauma center. The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. in the 38500 block of County Highway F (87th Street), where Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, and
Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing three felony cocaine delivery charges after Kenosha-area drug investigators say she repeatedly sold large amounts of cocaine to a confidential informant before being caught with nearly 29 grams of crack cocaine hidden in her underwear. Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
KENOSHA, Wis. — A U.S. Navy veteran with more than a decade of experience assisting veterans and their families has taken over as Kenosha County’s new Director of Veterans Services. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that Robert Swanson is now leading the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services following the retirement of former Director Jennifer Blasi. “Jennifer has done an outstanding
Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony strangulation charges and five additional domestic abuse-related charges after prosecutors say he attacked a woman during two separate incidents on back-to-back days, leaving her with bruises, bite marks, swelling, scratches and other injuries. Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — Keller Williams Thrive will celebrate the grand opening of its new Kenosha office later this month with a community event featuring live music, drinks, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Keller Williams Thrive Kenosha office, located at 5525 Green Bay Road, Suite 200, will host its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. until 7
Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of sexually assaulting a woman, choking her, stopping her from calling 911, and taking her vehicle posted $7,500 cash bail Friday after a warrant for his arrest remained active for several months. Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha, is facing eight criminal charges, including three felonies, in
Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of his sixth drunk-driving offense was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail Friday after prosecutors say he crashed into a parked vehicle, drove away, and later admitted to police that he drank “a lot” and “too much” before getting behind the wheel. Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of
Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha, was charged with a felony drug offense and three counts of bail jumping after Kenosha Police say they found dozens of ecstasy pills and cocaine hidden inside his bedroom during the execution of a search warrant. Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set Butler’s cash bail at $2,000 Friday
Kenosha Police Department(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Steven M. Hunkins, 55, of Kenosha, was charged with felony Operating While Intoxicated Causing Injury – 2nd and Subsequent Offense after prosecutors say he caused a two-vehicle crash that sent another driver to the hospital. The case is assigned to Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson after being moved to coincide with a
Pleasant Prairie Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Oscar De Leon, 67, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated after Pleasant Prairie Police say he crashed his Ford Focus, ended up trapped underneath the vehicle, and had to be pulled to safety by an officer. The Class H felony carries a maximum
Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago, was taken into custody after missing court dates in his felony burglary case involving an allegedly stolen $12,000 Can-Am Ryker three-wheeled motorcycle. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier previously issued a $25,000 cash bench warrant after Lawson failed to appear for his June
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 18, of Kenosha, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he stole a Chevrolet Trailblazer, drove it recklessly through a Kenosha neighborhood, and crashed into two occupied homes, causing extensive damage. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Keanna R. Henley, 23, and Alexis E. Cannon, 29, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha sisters accused by police of forcing their way into an apartment and attacking a woman were released from custody Thursday afternoon on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse. Keanna R. Henley Alexis E. Cannon You must be logged in to view the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County residents and business owners who suffered damage during April’s severe storms and flooding may now apply for federal disaster assistance after Kenosha County was included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that struck Wisconsin from April 13 through April 23 are now
Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already facing a felony domestic violence case is back behind bars after prosecutors say he attacked and strangled his ex-wife outside a Kenosha bar — while he was under a court order to have no contact with her. Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with
Christianna R. Topel, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk with a 1-year-old child in the back seat after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle and fleeing was was allowed to remain free on a no-cash bail Thursday. Christianna R. Topel, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Naseem Ramez Hassan, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of possessing a handgun equipped with a 50-round drum magazine during a family altercation and later threatening to get another firearm and shoot his father, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Naseem Ramez Hassan, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Many people move away from cities like Kenosha and into rural communities like Salem Lakes because they want more room, fewer restrictions, and the ability to enjoy their property. An RV parked near the house, a UTV, a four-wheeler, a dirt bike, farm equipment, trailers, or other items that may draw scrutiny in a city environment have long been
Aidan J. Hagerty, 18, and Tae’Angelo R. Adams, 23, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A months-long investigation by the Kenosha County Drug Operations Group (KDOG) led to felony charges against two Kenosha men after detectives say they uncovered THC sales, illegal firearm transactions, and a “ghost gun” that was later connected through ballistic testing to two separate shootings. Aidan
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) joined Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in Wisconsin to discuss efforts aimed at eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within federal programs. Steil and federal officials highlighted concerns about criminals exploiting taxpayer-funded programs, including Medicaid, which the U.S. Department of Justice says was targeted
Kyle M. Keehn, 40, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Genoa City man was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson after pleading guilty to his fourth OWI offense, a felony, stemming from a 2024 traffic stop in Salem Lakes. The prison sentence is a departure from the Kenosha judiciary’s
Emma P. Spencer, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha woman is facing a felony child abuse charge after police say she struck her young daughter in the face and attacked her boyfriend during an argument involving their newly formed three-person relationship. Emma P. Spencer, 17, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with physical abuse of a child —
Marcos A. Rivas, 22, of Waukegan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 22-year-old Waukegan, Illinois man accused of causing a crash that injured seven people while driving under the influence, then allegedly running from the scene to hide a backpack containing a Glock pistol, ammunition, marijuana and alcohol, was released after posting only $800 cash bail. Marcos A. Rivas, 22, of Waukegan(Kenosha
Tyrone M. Jiles III, 25, of Zion(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Zion, Illinois man accused of waiting outside his former workplace, attacking a co-worker he blamed for getting him suspended, and taking the man’s phone was charged Wednesday with felony robbery and several misdemeanors. A court commissioner set his cash bail at only $750. Tyrone M. Jiles III, 25,
RANDALL, Wis. — A serious two-vehicle crash in the Town of Randall on Sunday afternoon left multiple people injured, including a 45-year-old man who suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Milwaukee trauma center. The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. in the 38500 block of County Highway F (87th Street), where Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, and
Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing three felony cocaine delivery charges after Kenosha-area drug investigators say she repeatedly sold large amounts of cocaine to a confidential informant before being caught with nearly 29 grams of crack cocaine hidden in her underwear. Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
KENOSHA, Wis. — A U.S. Navy veteran with more than a decade of experience assisting veterans and their families has taken over as Kenosha County’s new Director of Veterans Services. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that Robert Swanson is now leading the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services following the retirement of former Director Jennifer Blasi. “Jennifer has done an outstanding
Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony strangulation charges and five additional domestic abuse-related charges after prosecutors say he attacked a woman during two separate incidents on back-to-back days, leaving her with bruises, bite marks, swelling, scratches and other injuries. Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — Keller Williams Thrive will celebrate the grand opening of its new Kenosha office later this month with a community event featuring live music, drinks, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Keller Williams Thrive Kenosha office, located at 5525 Green Bay Road, Suite 200, will host its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. until 7
Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of sexually assaulting a woman, choking her, stopping her from calling 911, and taking her vehicle posted $7,500 cash bail Friday after a warrant for his arrest remained active for several months. Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha, is facing eight criminal charges, including three felonies, in
Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of his sixth drunk-driving offense was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail Friday after prosecutors say he crashed into a parked vehicle, drove away, and later admitted to police that he drank “a lot” and “too much” before getting behind the wheel. Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of
Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha, was charged with a felony drug offense and three counts of bail jumping after Kenosha Police say they found dozens of ecstasy pills and cocaine hidden inside his bedroom during the execution of a search warrant. Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set Butler’s cash bail at $2,000 Friday
Kenosha Police Department(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Steven M. Hunkins, 55, of Kenosha, was charged with felony Operating While Intoxicated Causing Injury – 2nd and Subsequent Offense after prosecutors say he caused a two-vehicle crash that sent another driver to the hospital. The case is assigned to Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson after being moved to coincide with a
Pleasant Prairie Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Oscar De Leon, 67, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated after Pleasant Prairie Police say he crashed his Ford Focus, ended up trapped underneath the vehicle, and had to be pulled to safety by an officer. The Class H felony carries a maximum
Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago, was taken into custody after missing court dates in his felony burglary case involving an allegedly stolen $12,000 Can-Am Ryker three-wheeled motorcycle. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier previously issued a $25,000 cash bench warrant after Lawson failed to appear for his June
Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 18, of Kenosha, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he stole a Chevrolet Trailblazer, drove it recklessly through a Kenosha neighborhood, and crashed into two occupied homes, causing extensive damage. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Keanna R. Henley, 23, and Alexis E. Cannon, 29, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha sisters accused by police of forcing their way into an apartment and attacking a woman were released from custody Thursday afternoon on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse. Keanna R. Henley Alexis E. Cannon You must be logged in to view the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County residents and business owners who suffered damage during April’s severe storms and flooding may now apply for federal disaster assistance after Kenosha County was included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that struck Wisconsin from April 13 through April 23 are now
Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already facing a felony domestic violence case is back behind bars after prosecutors say he attacked and strangled his ex-wife outside a Kenosha bar — while he was under a court order to have no contact with her. Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with
Christianna R. Topel, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk with a 1-year-old child in the back seat after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle and fleeing was was allowed to remain free on a no-cash bail Thursday. Christianna R. Topel, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
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Oh no. They used to have a privatized before. They would miss my block all the time. Our garbage pickup was on Fridays We can never get a hold of anybody till Monday. Then the village would send pickup trucks to pick up the garbage. Crazy
I’m all for saving money but save me money does not mean cutting services and that means cutting the service.
Another fiasco waiting to happen.
Take a fully functional operation and fuk it up. Pleasant Prairie Public Works from my perspective over 26 years as a resident is a department that works great. Reliable, dependable you can count on them. From plowing, garbage, leaf pickup and much more. One of the Crown Jewels of Pleasant Prairie. Does everything always have to get ruined???
Lowest cost is not the solution to every project. The present system works excellent and is reliable. When I first moved to Pleasant Prairie an independent contractor had the pick up business. I remember numerous missed pick ups. Stay with what works
Pleasant Prairie Public Works has been one of the most reliable functions in my 26 years as a resident here. I’ll take this opportunity to say all the folks doing the actual work from the phone to the work have been outstanding. As a resident I’m proud of these folks.
Agreed so much. We moved here 15 years ago, and all of our interactions with Public Works have been fantastic – all the employees are so helpful and friendly. I’m sincerely excited about our trash pickup system in particular. Which maybe sounds a bit silly but everything about it is just NICE. We have lovely big garbage cans with wheels. The garbage has always been picked up, every week, on time. Once, our garbage can got blown into the ditch overnight and I left it there in the morning because I was running late for work. I figured I’d just miss the week’s pickup, and try again next week. Instead, the garbage collector actually went down into the ditch and fished out the can to empty it. That’s still beyond my wildest expectations.
I’ve lived in places with private trash pickup previously, and it seemed they were constantly looking for an excuse to not collect the garbage, and it was really getting a bit stressful wondering if THIS time the trash had been picked up, or if I’d hauled the trash can down the driveway for nothing, again. The Pleasant Prairie garbage collection has been a wonderful contrast.
Lots of municipalities go through this. Ultimately they are not going to privatize. It’s mainly a grandstanding thing that they do to show that they are trying to save money.
The charge per month for this private service would go up 4% every year for each resident. It will not remain at 21.50 for very long.
This isn’t about money it’s about political revenge.
I agree. I have been to many village board meetings in the last 3 years. One board member in particular, makes it seem very clear he doesn’t like the new public works director.
Yeah the last “good old boy”
The current solid waste staff would not be hired on immediately to the private company. They would have to apply & they would be taking a pay cut and thats IF they get the job. The only way they would make the same wage as they do now is with a substantial amount of overtime during the year.
Possible pay cut. I’m tired of paying too much for the service and think privatizing it is a great solution. We don’t have to pay for the trucks, repairs, parts, down time, pay, workers comp (and it’s fraud), and if the service sucks we can pick a different company.
It’s a CONTRACT. Therefore you’d be stuck paying more until the contract is up. Residents wouldn’t be able to just “pick a different company”
Yes, they would. I’m going to vote for the privatization and managed to get quite a few on board as well 👍🏻
You cant just “pick a different company” that would be up to the village board AGAIN to choose that company for you. We pay 23.50 or 21.50 a month (a little over $5 a week). I think many of us can agree that that isnt a bad price especially for the service they provide. Once the village privatizes this there is no going back.
By every resident.
Not just who shows up at the polls !
Every Resident should have to come in and say yeah or nay. All 100% of them.
And it should be 70% to change not 51-49
I’ll be there to vote yes 👍🏻
dont know why a ‘ resident ‘ would want to vote yes to paying more for less services. lol
I remember when pleasant prairie went away from privatization garbage. Onyx at the time went on strike and didn’t pick up our garbage. The board voted to do it in house so we weren’t at the mercy of the garbage union. Which I thought was a great idea. Now we’re going back to this after pleasant prairie public works has all the staff, trucks, equipment…? Doesn’t make sense to go back now.
I dont know why you would vote yes with knowing little to no information about the company they are choosing.
Here are some truths that some people won’t like to hear.
First, John Steinbrink, jr., did things he should not have done. He was fired, prosecuted and jailed as a result. However, he was far more competent and the work was done better when he was running the show. I lose more sleep over my street not being plowed or the garbage collection missed than some Menards rebates. I get that this won’t sit well with some people but the truth isn’t always what you want to hear.
Second, there is still better service and more accountability than when it was privately done. These private contracts are smoke and mirrors and bait and switch. You get a lowball introductory price, abandon the infrastructure taxpayers invested in and then WHAM!!!!!!!! The private operator starts jacking up the rates and has you by the balls.
Third, Pleasant Prairie touts lower taxes than the city but that’s not entirely accurate because city residents don’t pay extra for garbage collection. A tax is a tax is a tax no matter how it’s labeled.
Fourth, the Good ole Boys had their issues. We all know that. But The Gang That Can’t Shoot Straight could be worse.
I completely agree with the better service than when it is privatized. But what i do not agree with is that John Steinbrink was running the show better. The streets were plowed “more often” or “up to your standards” because the crew would be on the route 36+ hours with no sleep. And to me, id rather have a slower commute to where ever i have to be due to the roads not being plowed quick than have to worry about a delirious plow driver harming me or someone else on the roads.
In my opinion, if someone isnt worried about taking something as small as rebates what else is he willing to take?
Yeah people need to learn to drive safer. Put the cell phone down. Drive slower. I hate seeing all that salt being put down and thinking how bad this is for the environment and rusting our vehicles out. Plus it seems like we haven’t had as much snow as we did 5+ years ago. So we don’t see the plows out as much
Yeah like when steinbrink did that cover up on that woman getting killed by that plow driver.
This is 100 percent factual about the cover up with the woman who was killed. Her name was Yvonne Wheeler. Say her name John Jr.
That was a horrible incident. The snow plow literally struck her. That was bad enough. And apparently the ER people missed some things.
They took her to Aurora and the ER staff let her internally bleed to death. They didn’t just “miss some things”. She only had a heart monitor on her finger. No IV. NOTHING. Then she went into cardiac arrest and they gave her something that opened all of her blood vessels and she immediately died.
You want to talk about truths in regard to that incompetent, crooked, criminal Steinbrink? Here’s some truths:
The truck hit her, knocked her to the ground, ran over her, put the truck into drive and ran over her AGAIN, CRUSHING her pelvis, hips, and thighs.
Had that piece of garbage Steinbrink done his job -ensured employees weren’t over worked, and vehicles/equipment were in proper working order – my mother might still be alive. Instead, she died at 51 leaving behind 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters. She will never meet her other granddaughter, grandson, great granddaughter, or my wonderful husband. She wasn’t there to see those grand children graduate high school and attend college, or me graduate with a B.A. and then an M.A.. She wasn’t there when I met and married husband. There’s so many other things in our lives that she missed – all because one individual cut corners to try and save a buck.
Evonne. Evonne Wheeler. My mother hated when people would spell her name with a “Y” 😂 So seeing this made me giggle a bit.
“Truths” “competent” these are not facts. These are opinions. Nice try to down play the steinbrink scandal.
Don’t forget Pollocoff having his say on how to screw taxpayers
Yeah he was one of the members who started up the garbage program 20 years ago when a lot of people were against it. Now he wants to shut it down after pleasant prairie made this huge investment to get involved in the garbage program. Truly shows this guy doesn’t have the best interest of the taxpayers in mind.
So you’re saying Pollocoff is behind the privatization?
The village board as a whole is.
No playing down the scandal. As I said, he was fired, arrested, prosecuted, convicted and jailed.
You don’t get it Steinbrink stole from me, you and everyone.
No, you don’t get it. He was guilty of many things but still did a better job.
No. You don’t get it!
Nobody said he’s a saint or that he should get his job back. But if he was bad then his replacement should be better.
No snark here, I’m curious as to why this would be political? Who is actually behind this? Names?
Could this possibly be a union issue? I know its Illinoying but when I was in Gurnee to work, there were two choices. Waste mngmnt or Waste mngmnt and you paid them what they required. When my work contacted the city to discuss, they were told that is the choice they get unfortunately. Union contracts and padded pockets seemed to be the reasoning.
Dont know if that’s the case in PP but seems odd.
Public works are not in a union.
It’s a joke. Somers. Has to be on your driveway and you have to have a permit. DUMB!!!! then they prefer you use johns disposal. Wonder why?
Someone’s going to kick back to privatize… People pay attention where the money goes. Follow the money as they say.
The next board meeting this coming Monday the 9th, 6PM, a request for proposals will be put forth for this privatization. I encourage anyone interested to attend.
I think it should be shelved until the people of PP can be properly notified.
Transparency has always been a huge problem in PP