Oak Forest aims to lure investors with new development plan
Oak Forest forms an economic development commission to attract investors and retailers as it faces competition from nearby towns. The group, led by Philip Ignarski, plans to screen zoning changes and act as a liaison between city officials and developers while promoting a mixed-use growth strategy and public relations push to spotlight Oak Forest’s small business base and available sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cox
ShowBiz Pizza Place
Matteson
Lincoln Mall
Oak Forest
Orland Park Village
Economic Development Commission
Tinley Park
Orland Park
Philip Ignarski
Commission
Ignarski
Planning Commission
Zoning Board
Council
159Th Street
Cicero Avenue
Cicero
Central Avenues
167Th Street
Interstate 57
Second Ward
Ald
Susan Hofrichter
Hofrichter
Sixth Ward
Edward Carroll
Protesters Clash Over Park Zoning Near Residential Blocks
Residents protest continued page 1 planning details list zoning classifications for adjacent land and existing uses. North and south zoning is B-2 with vacant lots and single family homes to the south. East and west zoning is R-4 general residence. west side vacant and east side used for multi family development.
Richton Park Officials Respond To Court Ruling On Landfill
Richton Park officials express dismay after an Illinois Appellate Court ruling allows John Sexton Contractors landfill to reopen. Village managers cite nine years of opposition, possible western development impact, and concerns over debris odors and water contamination. Citizens may discuss options in a special meeting before further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
A. Douglas Fenske
John Sexton Contractors Company
Sexton
Robert Buckley
Fenske
Marvin Glink
Sexton Company
Illinois Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Arthur Dunne
Supreme Court
Board of Trustees
Frank Amnerino
Amnerino
Peter Cioni
Appellate Court Rules Landfill Can Resume Interim Use
The appellate panel rules Sexton may resume a sanitary landfill on the site for about eight years under an interim use plan while the end use remains undefined. Justice Buckley mirrors plaintiffs in testing denial of a special use permit by the same standard as zoning reviews and notes past safe operation. Justice Mayer Goldberg concurs, while Justice Campbell dissents in part urging remand for clearer facts and upholding some zoning concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Cook County
Circuit Court
Justice Buckley
Richton Park
Sexton
Mayer Goldberg
Calvin Campbell
Campbell
Appellate Court
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Park Forest
Tony Kremer
Violet Lane
North
Elisabeth Ludeman
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Kremer
Star Publications
Jeff Ribbons
Burger King
Western Ave
Norm
Rt. 30
Wilson
Mr Quick
Nur
Cioni
Area Agency
Warren Insurance Agency, Inc
Tor
Dolores Onischak
Gale Riegel
Walt Williams
Virgean Voigts
Yvonne Brown
Jack Guersonke
Pekin Insurance
Steger
Illinois
Steger Insurance Services, Inc
Pe Agency, Inc
A.M. Hearing Aid Service
W. 144Th
Riverdale
Ill
Minadeo’s Pizza
W. Vollmer Road
Woodgate
White Hen Plaza
Thurs
Sat
Homewood
NIKE
Adidas
Converse
Puma New Balance
Tretorn
Brooks
Etonic
Saucony
Ridge RD
Med Oinge
Dune
N. Marion
Oak Park Mall
Hillgrove
Western Springs
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