Balmoral Park pushes for casino gambling at racetrack
Balmoral Park in Crete Township seeks state legislation to allow casino games at the track. President Johnston says merging racing and casino gaming could recapture lost revenue amid riverboat competition and Indiana boats. He notes anticipated tax support but wants to earn it locally, with renovations and job gains if approved.
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Balmoral
General Assembly
Chicago
John Johnston
Johnston
Arlington Park
Dick Duchissois
Joliet
Crete Track
Indiana Supreme Court
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Indiana
Lake Michigan
Lincoln Fields
Springfield
Crete approves Concord Place subdivision plans 184 homes set
Crete Village Board approved preliminary site plans for the renamed Concord Place subdivision formerly Whispering Pines. Action 4-2 with Knuth and Dunbar opposing. Developer plans 184 single family homes, 52 town houses, and a 10 acre commercial parcel on Exchange Street. pledges owner occupancy and park land donation to Crete Park District.
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Concord Place
Whispering Pines
Thomas Knuth
Shirley Dunbar
Jerry Ducay
Ducay
Knuth
Dunbar
Exchange Street
Crete- Monee High School
Ralph
Charles Pless
Crete Park District
Park
Crete Rural Park District
Richton Park Santa Letters Drive and Holiday Events
Richton Park Department of Parks and Recreation launches a Christmas program inviting residents to send letters to Santa via a special North Pole mail route through December 15. A tree lighting is set for December 6 at 7:30 p.m. with hot cider, cookies, carolers and photo opportunities with Santa after the event. A preschool party December 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Municipal Building includes crafts, treats, and photos with Santa. preregistration is required.
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Vilage of
Richton Park
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Sauk Trail
Illinois
Timothy P. Hammond
Public Building Commission
We’re On The Ball Parents Help Hotline
Public service notice highlights rising youth challenges including school dropout rates and illiteracy among graduates. Cites teen pregnancy and self harm statistics with guidance to seek help, offering PARENTS address and a helpline number for information.
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