Richton Park Moves To Take Over Lakewood Pool
Richton Park moves toward ownership of the Lakewood pool with owner George Arquilla donating the facility once legal paperwork is complete. The village would pay 2000 to 3000 in current property taxes. survey to assess repairs will begin in September.
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Richton Park
Lakewood Pool
Lakewood
Lakewood Subdivision
John Murphey
George Arquilla
Murphey
Arquilla
Imperial Drive
Lakewood Homeowners Association
Lakewood Club
Kathy Damon
Parks and Recreation Commission
Lakewood Aqua Club
Parks and Recreation Department
Commission
Mary Ellen Ferguson
Ferguson
Residents tour new hall at dedication
About 120 Matteson residents toured the new Village Hall during a dedication on Saturday. The ceremony featured remarks by Village President Mark Stricker and state Rep. Renee Kosel, with architect John Stryker of Prisco, Serena and Sturm discussing design and environmental features. Ams American Legion and Matteson Historical Society supplied flags and historical photos as residents toured the building located near 205th Street west of Cicero Avenue.
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Matteson
Mark Stricker
Renee Kosel
New Lenox
John Stryker
Prisco, Serena and Sturm
205Th Street
Cicero Avenue
Eileen Majda
Rita Miotti
Judy Haldane
Matteson Historical Society
American Legion
U.S
Jesse Jackson Jr
D. Chicago
Haldane
The
Historical Society
Fest season habit grows in south suburban towns
Randy Heuser and family turned a Taste of Chicago invite into a fest loving tradition. They and many locals attend diverse fests year round with kids in tow, viewing community celebrations as an alternative to the beach. In Richton Park and Chicago Heights families mingle for rides, treats, and star photo moments at Cross Roads Fest.
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Randy Heuser
Taste of
Richton Park
Jeri Whalen
Mary Compton
Sarah Jabbari
Megan Whalen
Karen Phillips
Chicago Heights
Richton Park Sees Housing Boom Spur Growth
Richton Park faces strong housing growth as Greenfield subdivision on Steger Road adds 216 single family homes and 100 townhouses, priced from 130000 to over 250000. Developer John Hryn cites quality of life and economics, noting lower home prices versus nearby towns and access to Interstate 57, a regional mall, and Metra Electric Line.
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Richton Park
Steger Road
John Hryn
West Highland Homes
New Lenox
Hryn
Metra Electric
Olympia Fields to study town center with RTA grant
The Olympia Fields Village Board accepted a 68000 planning grant from the Regional Transportation Authority to study a transit oriented town center near the 203rd Street station. The study aims to assess feasibility and resident desired features, with no local cost. The plan envisions retail and residential space a parking facility and possible relocation of Village Hall as a centerpiece.
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Olympia Fields
Regional Transportation Authority
203Rd Street
RTA
William J. Reynolds
Reynolds
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