Steger man builds 17 foot plywood Apatosaurus in yard
Walter Betancourt a 66 year old resident of Steger created a 17 foot long Apatosaurus from plywood in his yard at 197 Knollwood Drive. He painted it white to resemble bones to delight passing children and plans to add more dinosaurs and birds when warmer weather returns. The project took about six months and cost around $100 using a saw and a sander.
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Steger
Walter Betancourt
Betancourt
Knollwood
Community leaders look to 2000 unity and growth in Richton Park
Trustees discuss goals for 2000 including economic development and new facilities. Walgreens construction advances as village seeks to attract business, create jobs, and fund a youth Center through the Community Action Council. Banovich emphasizes unity and diverse community. Hughes cites industrial park expansion and new truck stop plans. Brown highlights Walgreens impact, housing growth, and zero tax increase. The group aims to redevelop Governor's Plaza and attract more residents and commerce.
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Butler
Community Action Council
the Action Council
Walgreens
Rudolph Banovish
Banovich
Benjamin Hughes
Hughes
Sinter Metals Company
Richton Park
Lakewood Plaza
Governor's Plaza
Sauk Trail
Governor's Highway
Jowa
Brown
Park and Recreation Commission
Fraternal Order of Police
American Federtion
Mall Dealership Mega Mall Proposed In Matteson
Village officials review a plan for a large mall with a car center and multiple dealerships, including a U of I Extension building site near the Old Plank Trail wetland. South Oak Dodge moves into Miller Oldsmobile’s Lincoln Highway location as tax revenue and convenience drive support for the project.
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U of I Extension Service
Haldane
Miller Dealer
Oldsmobile
Matteson
Shere
South Oak Dodge
Miller Oldamobile
Lincoln Highway
Matteson Auto Mail
Father son team up to nab burglar
Tommy Kargas and his father Joe interrupted a Christmas burglary at their Sauk Village home on December 23. The boy called police as the intruder fled, armed with an ice pick. suspect Nicholas Najera, 29, was arrested nearby. Tommy and Joe both suffered injuries but credit community help and Tommy's quick call with keeping the family safe.
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Kargas
Tommy Kargas
Star
Joe
Burilar
Sauk Vilage
Tommy
Sauk Village
Joe Kargas
Foy
Mny
Father
Kar
Sauk
Nintendo
Sere Sehea
Nicholas Najera
Jeffery Ave
Markham
Aaneet Sra
Margaret Mercy Hospital
Dyer
Ind
Strassburg
Star Honey
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Don Mica
Homewood
Flossmoor
Lovely Homes
James Brown
All Credit Mortgage Compra
Peoply
Net Dow
Ise
Telles
Indiana
Mike Lindsey
Magnolia Restaurant
Aeramen Co
South Suburbs
All Credit Mortgage Corporation
Mary
Pueblo
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