11 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
1
The high school all-stars opened football season Saturday in the East-West game at Illinois State University. Photos and full coverage appear on Page 13.
Matt Falejczyk and Jay Massey of Frankfort swap fish stories on Jay’s porch during a rainy day. Jay’s family had just returned from a fishing trip to Wisconsin and Canada, but Matt remains skeptical.
The New Lenox Association of Commerce announced Arnold J. Tyler Joseph Watchett and John E. Francis as the 1977 Outstanding Citizen of the Year recipients. Tyler retired after 31 years in public education including a stint as district superintendent. Watchett served as New Lenox police chief since 1966 and previously led the village police force. Francis held the role of New Lenox township supervisor and a seat on the village board.
Orland Park will welcome five new dining venues expanding the village’s restaurant scene beyond the Farmer's Daughter. Sherlock Holmes Baker Street Pub at Orland Brook drive and 159th street brings Victorian charm and costumed staff, costing about 2.5 million dollars and opening by Christmas. Maxwell Sweeney's Eating Drinking and Other Pleasantries at 149th street on LaGrange road promises entertainment alongside meals, as Big Wheel restaurants operates eight sites. Other planned openings include Family Affaire at 167th and LaGrange, Grant's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge in Orland Square, and Cake and Steak at 156th and Harlem.
A woman living near 19600 School House Road, Jane Gordon, pressed Mokena officials Monday over a new oil tank, arguing no building permit was issued. Village leaders promised to verify permit status and consider a stop work order if none exists, amid concerns about late-night construction and nearby residences. The meeting also approved a water and sewer bond plan for Glennell Heights, with residents facing about 250 to 300 annually over about ten years, via a special taxing district rather than a mass assessment.
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