World Cup Fever Hits Suburban Fans and Hotels
Orland Park and surrounding communities rally around the World Cup with locals like Iversen and Wouters sharing hopes for tickets, Dutch and German loyalties, and the growing soccer push. Officials DeLance and Matutis promote the event through a Legacy Tour as area businesses prepare for crowds and celebrations.
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Iversen
American Bakers Association
Harry Wouters
Matteson Holiday Inn
Netherlands
Brazil
Germany
Dennis DeLance
Orland Park
Tony Matutis
Crestwood
Matutis
DeLance
Chicago
Illinois
Wouters
America
County halts unpermitted project at Himmel site
Creek office filed an injunction for the county building department after contractor Gene Eggert began work without permits. IDOT and the State's Attorney vow to restore the area if permits are refused. officials say the site must be returned to its former condition, with penal action avoided if progress continues.
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County Building Department
Gene Eggert
IDOT
State’s Attorney’s Office
The
Himmel
Jay Avery
Civil Division
Discovery Trail plan outlines dual routes to California
A map for the Discovery Trail shows a main DC to Cincinnati corridor with northern and southern branches through Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Missouri Kansas connecting in Colorado and continuing to San Francisco. Commission member Paula Wallrich says signs could be added without extra duties for the OPRT commission and the issue will be decided at the July meeting.
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Washington, D.C
Cincinnati
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
San Francisco
New England
Canada
Commission
Paula Wallrich
OPRT
Seniors-aimed upscale manufactured homes planned
Deputy Village Administrator Ralph Coglanese notes the project would not have been feasible without developer support as plans outline large upscale manufactured homes for seniors. Two bedroom two bath units priced between sixty thousand and a stated amount for the facilities.
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Ralph Coglanese
Young ballerinas perform in Richton Park ballet recital
Erin Calus six years old spreads her arms during a Parks and Recreation Department ballet class recital at Neal Armstrong School. Ariel Van Kat six executes a pose while Margaret Mendenhall six lands a fancy step as photographers capture the moment.
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Parks and Recreation Department of
Richton Park
Neal Armstrong School
Erin Calus
Ariel van Kat
Margaret Mendenhall
Ostenburg Proposes Penalties for Firms Returning Incentives
Ostenburg plans legislation to require payback of economic incentive funds with a 10 percent penalty if firms fail to fulfill original terms. The measure targets moves within 20 miles of the original facility and aims to curb “bidding wars” where towns lure businesses with big offers. It would bar involved communities from state led programs for five years and covers Commerce & Community Affairs and Build Illinois funding.
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Ostenburg
Matteson
Sears
Park Forest
Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
Build
Illinois
District 227 Receives Award for Student Wellbeing Programs
Riley-Wessendorf describes district efforts using suspension alternatives like stop smoking sessions for smokers and communication workshops for fights. Three district members traveled to Washington D.C. to receive the award from Reno, including Riley-Wessendorf, Margarite Martin, and Sonia Chadha from Richton Park.
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Riley-Wessendorf
Reczkiewicz
Riley- Wessendorf
District 227
Washington D.C
Reno
Washington
Rich South
Margarite Martin
Aoe
Sonia Chadha
Richton Ark
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Avery
Phil Faso
Paula Anderson
Seaei Iity
Orland Coin & Collectibles
Orland Park Place
Orland Park Place Mall
Smith Bros Garden Center
Lincoln Highway
Decree
Alzheimer's Care
Wausau South Holland
Holland Home
Louis South Holland
Sauk Trail Road
SUN
Sauk Trail
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