Eastern Regional Council names new administrator
The 11 member Eastern Will County Region al Council unanimously approved Alicia Hanlon as administrator with a 10500 salary funded through an Illinois DOT contract. The contract guarantees 70000 for regional planning, with 50000 earmarked for planning workshops. Six workshops are planned through July 1 focusing on regional planning topics including bike paths and stormwater management.
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Will County
Alicia Hanlon
Hanlon
Illinois Department of Transportation
University
Will
Hullinger
CMAQ
Department of Conservation
Stumping Rally Draws Local and State Politicians
Stumping state representative Debbie Halverson of Crete speaks at an Oild fashioned Stump Rally held Sunday at Park Forest trustee Robert Furnace home. Local state and national politicians attend while Park Forest Trustee John Ostenburg delivers a brief speech in Lincoln style debates.
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Debbie Halverson
Dcrete
Park Forest
Robert Furnace
John Ostenburg
Wild West Days features Civil War reenactment at Crete Park
Crete's Wild West Days staged a Civil War reenactment with Union troops clashing against Confederate cowboys. About 50 actors performed a simulated battle in Crete Park drawing 2,000 to 3,000 rounds as spectators watched. Actors and volunteers from multiple towns contributed, with side shows, a petting zoo, and country music enhancing the festival atmosphere.
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Crete
Crete Park
Phil Siadek
Lansing
Greg Machak
Shorewood
Beecher
Gettysburg
D.j.s
Dan Brown
Orland Park
Dave Peterson
Peotone
Garth Brooks
Pat Herbert
Dive Into Books Summer Reading Club Closes in Crete Library
Crete Public Library District wraps up its Dive Into Books program after eight weeks with 470 participants who read 8,417 books. A August 4 concert and play featuring Jim Gill engaged children while weekly drawings and certificates donated by local businesses reward readers. Winners of three age group contests are named, with prizes posted by the Children’s Services.
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Crete
Cone Cottage
Arby’s
Adventure Trails
Angelo’s Pizzeria
Annie’s
Aurelio’s
Blue Parrot Shop
Boz’s Hot Dogs
Burger King
Cardware
Coffee Cottage
Crown Books
Crete Pharmacy
Faye’s Beauty Salon
The
Finishing Touch
Hollywood Park
John G. Shedd Aquarium
K. Mart
Long John Silver’s
Marvell Bakery
McDonald’s
Numero Uno
Penny’s Hair Depot
Scrapbook Center
Seehausen’s
Walt’s Food Centers
White Castle
Nick Gasparetti
Katie Becker
Kate Smit
Olivia Mlakar
Andrew Yokas
Laura Calgaro
Colleen Baliga
Andrew Kalweit
Tim Zajeski
Katryn Yokas
Tyle Eskew
Crete Library
Crete Public
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Glenwood
Anaae
Love & Mary Overall
Chicago Heights
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Tennessee
Howard
Goings
Pierce Park
Richton Park
Christ For Everyone Ministries
Ford Heights
Linda Overall
Joanie (Goings) Cooper
Vy Wa
David Shaffer
South
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David Shaffer Jr
Randy Payne
Indiana
Illinois
Joseph P. Meier
Flossmoor Elementary
Parker Junior High
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Flossmoor
Heather Hills
Lawrence Court
Serena Hills
Pleasant Drive
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Parker Jr. High
School Street
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