Old Plank Trail construction dedication set for Saturday
The Old Plank Trail celebration marks 14 years of funding and land acquisition for a 12 mile multi use path from Park Forest to Joliet. Dedication at 1 15 p m on Maple Street Matteson followed by a Memorial Park reception and on stage recognitions at 2 p m. Local and state officials including Sen William Mahar Rep John Ostenberg Sen Aldo DeAngelis and Sen Carol Moseley Braun will attend. The ceremony will award the Old Plank Trail Management Commission and thirteen volunteers with certificates of appreciation as the project moves toward engineering studies and potential construction next year funded by federal state and local sources totaling roughly 22 million dollars.
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Orland Park
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Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
Carol Mosely Braun
Old Plank Trail Management Commission
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Management Commission
Rita Miotti
Penn Central Railroad
Illinois Department of Transportation
Frankfort
Forest Preserve District
Rich Township
Illinois Department of Commerce
Matteson Festival Highlights Outlined at Memorial Park
The annual Matteson Festival runs Friday to Sunday at Memorial Park and 212th Place and Tower Ave. Highlights include performances by New Faith Baptist Church Youth Chorale Rich Township and Redine Jazz Ensemble and Dancing Noodles. Saturday features a Run/Walk and children programs by the Matteson Police Department. Sunday includes Teen Talent Contest winners, Brass Bulls and Lonnie Brooks with shuttle service between 25 S Central Ave and the park.
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Rich Township
Redine Jazz
Matteson SK
Imerrienary Arm
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Crossfyre
Buckinghams
Matteson
Brass Bulls
Lonnie Brooks
New Faith Baptist Church
S. Central Ave
Memorial Park
Stricker backs reappointments amid village commission clash
Stricker defended reappointing two commissioners and voiced comfort with the pair while saying he does not trust one member. The village president governs appointments and declined public discussion, as residents debated the Brophy seat and past election loyalties. Rodents in Glenridge drew calls for action and trustees approved Frances House to add an eight bedroom home for up to 16 residents in Feathercreek.
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Brophy
Parks and Recreation Commission
Perry
Paula Brown
Brown
Denise Clemons
Clemons
Glenridge
Frances House, Inc
Feathercreek
Richton Park develops marketing plan to attract growth
Richton Park officials, led by Village Manager David Niemeyer, plan a marketing program to attract developers and residents. A brochure will highlight schools, parks, transit, and utilities to showcase village assets and lure new businesses. Developments like Interstate 57 access and tax increment districts are noted for growth potential.
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Jackie Holston
Richton Park Village
David Niemeyer
Richton Park
Niemeyer
Visage
Prudential Insurance
South Suburban
Lake Estates
Redistricting Plans Eyed As Rich School Board Reviews Options
Rich East district officials consider creating a freshman academy to reduce scheduling difficulties and boost recognition. Transportation costs would rise by 936000 but offset by trimming upper level programs and staff. New policies push multicultural education across high schools as boundaries shift.
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Percea Whi Mast
Rich South
Rich Central
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Igh
Maine
Park Forest Village
Shirley Yingst
DuWayne Carnes
Carnes
Richton house fire on East Drive injures none
Police say a fire on the 22800 block of East Drive Wednesday morning was contained to the house with no injuries or hospitalizations. Firefighters worked to stop the blaze and prevent further damage.
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Fark
East Drive
Howe
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