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Reader concerns fuel history contest in the south region
The Star columnist outlines reader concerns on 20th century history in the south region, noting preservation efforts for Park Forest townhouses, Lincoln Highway remnants in Frankfort, and the future of Cook School in Oak Lawn. An ad hoc group seeks a regional archives center, while local historians study historic structures and the Richton Park station area, urging publicizing of 50 year old places. Dr. McClellan leads regional heritage work with South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center.
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Park Forest
Historic Landmarks Commission of Illinois
Frankfort
Tom Gierat
New Lenox
Joliet
Greater South Metropolitan
Cook School
Oak Lawn
South Region
Dave Bartlett
South Suburban College
South Metro
Lucille Wagener
Richton Park
Sauk Trail
Freeh
Illinois Central Lines
McClellan
South Metropolitan
Governors State University
Joanne Zerkel
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