Mega development slated for western Orland Township
Orland Park municipal leaders and Gallagher Henry Homes Inc met in closed bargaining at the village hall. Mayor Dan McLaughlin said talks progressed but details remain undisclosed as both sides agreed to a gag rule during renewed negotiations after an earlier breakdown.
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Orland Township
Orland Park
Gallagher & Henry Homes Inc
Orland Park Village Hall
Dan McLaughlin
Community Development Committee
Bernard Murphy
Gallagher & Henry
Robert Gallagher
W' Liam Hennessey
McLaughlin
Housing Court Focus Sparks Harsh Talk from Country Club Hills Mayor
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch criticizes homeowners who ignore housing inspectors as aging houses test a community’s upkeep. He notes about 200 residents are in housing court monthly, many repeat offenders, warning that the city will not tolerate neglect and will bring offenders before judges.
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Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Welch
Township grid locks Dieringer budget as Grossi wins
Township Republicans backed Robert Grossi over Charles Dieringer with a $286,000 highway budget, while Dieringer’s $420,000 plan faced defeat. The board retained some items like a chipper and street sweeper but rejected major projects including a man made lake and a bike nature trail. Dieringer warned of a possible lawsuit to block the action.
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Wom
Charles Dieringer
Highway Department
Dieringer
Robert Grossi
Daniel Wootten
Frankfort plans flood of projects to revitalize downtown
In Frankfort officials discuss a slate of worthy development projects, led by rector Paula Wallrich, focusing on revitalizing the downtown district to attract people and protect assets. The Nedling Eastern Will County Regional group gains momentum as Peotone area governments consider joining, while Monee votes against and Crete and Peotone linger. University Park Trustee Polly Bernd urges wider participation as July 1 startup nears.
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Frankfort
Paula Wallrich
Plan Commission
Wallrich
Nedgling
Will County
Ity Board
Peotone
Monee
Crete
University Park
Polly Bernd
Oak Lawn faces DOJ scrutiny over 1992 hiring
Federal investigators question how seven Oak Lawn hires were made by Village Manager Michael Feeley from July to December 1992. A consent decree required advertising within minority communities but allowed selecting the best qualified candidate, regardless of race. Feeley unavailable for comment.
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Oak Lawn
U.S. Justice Department
Justice Department
Michael Feeley
Feeley
Mourners warned after handbag thefts at Holy Cross Cemetery
Calumet City police report four handbags stolen from visitors to Holy Cross Cemetery on Michigan City Road since late May. Victims aged 51 to 77 lost cash, cards, or a purse while flowers or visits occurred. Authorities urge securing cars and keeping purses out of sight.
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Calumet City
Holy Cross Cemetery
Michigan City Road
Talen
Victi
Sexton
Leonard Kieltyka
Lansing
Hank Roberts
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Latham Drive
Bourbonnais
St. Francis
the Heart Center
Levis” Dockers
Levi's
Dockers
Levis Dockers
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