Sterk's Super Foods eyed for Park Forest development
Sterk's Continued from Page A-1 toured Sterk's Super Foods in Lockport and discussed a Park Forest expansion with deli bakery smoke house and possible pharmacy or small bank. The plan includes equal pricing across stores and lower everyday prices. The village would grant a 25 year sales tax rebate tiered 75 50 25 percent, with 100 new jobs and 250000 in loans from Firstar at 3 percent below prime to foster local business. a 42 031 bid from Bartosh Construction for a 3300 square foot barber shop project at 301 Main St was also reviewed.
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Sterk
Super Foods
Lockport
Park Forest
Sterk’s
Muchnik
Jewel/Osco
Jewel
Firstar Bank
Firstar
Main St
Bartosh Construction
Matteson
Fall Festival Concert Series Ends With Fireworks Question
Banovich notes Fall Festival success and ends in September with a concert series. Trustees discuss rain dates, paid entertainment limits, and fireworks preservation. Spathis stresses fireworks, Butler targets adult audiences and youth street dance on a closed street is favored. Parks Commission discussed December 15, considering replacing Family Fest with the concerts.
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Cynthia Butler
Riddering
Parks and Recreation Commission
Firefighters Spread Holiday Cheer in Richton Park
Richton Park Firefighters Association began in 1996 when Cook and Radziek created the group to help children. Every year a secret Santa delivers about 200 toys to the back door of the fire house for Arm strong students. Children receiving gifts range from 9 months to 19 years old, with most ages 10 to 11, and requests focus on clothing and gym shoes. The crew also donates trees to needy families.
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Chicago Dough Company
Armstrong
Wilson
Radzieck
Cook
Radziek
Richton Park
Bloom Township board reverses apportionment vote
The Bloom Township High School District 206 board reversed a prior support for tax apportionment between Will and Cook counties this week, voting 5 to 1 to deny the measure after a 4 to 3 approval the previous week. Newcomers Russo and McDermott changed votes. Finnin was absent. The board must file with the Illinois Department of Revenue by December 31.
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Bloom Township
Will
Cook Counties
Gary Finnin
Philip Russo
Patrick McDermott
Illinois Department of Revenue
Anthony DeLuca
DeLuca
Robert Rossi
Daniel Petrarca
William McCormick
Will County
Cook County
Holiday Gift for a Family brightens Hazel Crest
The sixth annual Holiday Gift for a Family event at Hazel Crest Municipal Center provided gifts to 23 needy families including 52 children aged 6 to 16. The Community Relations Commission chaired by Patricia Smith raised nearly $2,000 with help from municipal staff, local businesses, and residents, plus 60 stuffed animals donated by a south suburban physician. Iris Batchelor, project chair, noted a deer appearance delighted the children as seniors also received gift certificates. all gifts were certified as needed by a social service agency.
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Santa Claus
Hazel Crest Municipal Center
Community Relations Commission
Patricia Smith
Iris Batchelor
Village Hall
Batchelor
Diane Adams-Alsberry
Jacquie Oliver
Heldia Richardson
Kevin Moore
Funeral service set for Gary Armstrong of Hickory School
A funeral will be held today at Gatling's Funeral Home for Gary Armstrong 9 of University Park who died from head injuries after a gym class fall at Hickory Elementary. Burial will be at Burr Oak Cemetery. School counselors will assist students and families.
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Hickory Elementary
Gary Armstrong
Gatling
S. Halsted St
Chicago
Gary
University Park
Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn
Burr Oak Cemetery
127Th Street
Alsip
Hickory School
Chicago Heights Country Club goes up for sale
The Chicago Heights Country Club, at 1112 Scott Ave., founded in 1912, faces sale after revenue and member declines. President Mike Bush cited a sad decision after 59 of 150 members remained, with potential buyers expressing interest in keeping it as a golf course.
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Chicago Heights
Scott Ave
Mike Bush
Bush
Richard Stelter
Stelter
Chicago Heights Country Club
Rail officer shoots suspect during car theft in Chicago Heights
A 19-year-old Chicago resident, Marc L. Thrash, was fatally shot by a Union Pacific Railroad officer after Thrash attempted to steal a vehicle from a railroad distribution center in Chicago Heights. The officer, who was on duty, discharged his gun accidentally as Thrash reversed and struck the officer. Investigations by Chicago Heights Police and the Public Integrity Task Force are ongoing. several suspects fled with two or three stolen cars. The UP officer is on paid administrative leave pending inquiry.
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Chicago
Union Pacific Railroad
State Street
Chicago Heights
Marc L. Thrash
South Sangamon Street
Tion Center
Robert Pinnow
Pinnow
Thrash
Public Integrity Task Force
Cook County Sheriffs Police
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Illinois State Police
Mark Davis
UP Railroad
Davis
Park board approves Hines demolition bid
Homewood Flossmoor Park District awards Beemsterboer Inc. a 93,689 demolition contract for the abandoned Edward Hines Lumber site near 186th Street and Harwood Avenue. The 6.5 acre park project will include a soccer field roller hockey court playground and a wet hand imprint area for opening day with a time capsule.
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Park Board
Hines
Edward Hines Lumber Co
Homewood
186Th Street
Harwood Avenue
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Hines Lumber
Beemsterboer Inc
South Hol
Beemsterbeer
Merchants Park
H-F Parks
Greg Meyer
Meyer
Flossmoor
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Humphrey
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Ray Luna
Sieden Prairie School
Kaitlyn Wallace
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Billy Kreuger
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