Crete Zion Lutheran marks 90th anniversary with bell tribute
Crete Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrated 90 years at 1610 S Main St with noon bells pealing 90 times and a German to English service transition noted since 1934. About 250 to 300 attendees toured historical displays during a post service potluck.
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Crete
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran
S. Main St
Rita Piepenbrink
Cochairman
Piepenbrink
Trinity Full Gospel Church
Pasbrig
Wisconsin
John Stellick
Zion
Crete Evangelical Lutheran School
Village debate over oversized cul-de-sacs and flood risks
Trustees questioned Hyrn Development and the village about extending cul-de-sacs beyond 500 feet in the Virginia Estates area near Feather Creek. They cited flood concerns from the 1996 flood and urged studies, while officials noted emergency vehicle access and planned open space to protect the floodplain.
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Hyrn Development
DuPree
Virginia Estates
Feathercreek
Hyrn
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Dale Graham
Joe Vincent
Stricker
Denise Graham-Zahn
Ralph Coglianese
Woodgate
Graham
Vincent
Imoukhuede
Johnson
Shirley Green
Lincoln Mall Faces Loss as Montgomery Ward and JC Penney Depart
Lincoln Mall owners and village officials grapple with vacancies after Montgomery Ward closes and JC Penney relocates or shuts stores. Trustees express concern for the South Suburbs and discuss potential management meetings to aid the mall, noting the June 1 closing date and the impact on local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Graham-Zahn
Montgomery Ward
JC Penney
Graham- Zahn
Lincoln Mall
Graham
Imoukhuede
Green
Matteson
Flying J project tax impact and noise study details
Flying J estimates over 4.2 million in taxes to Illinois from merchandise restaurant and fuel sales. MSA & Associates conducted an engineering and noise survey for the proposed area. Residents west of I 57 should see little noise change due to an existing berm. The facility will employ about 70 to 73 people across restaurant, fuel, information systems, accounting and management roles.
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State of
Illinois
Bride
Flying J
MSA & Associates
Devel
Licensing rules require business owners to list vending machines
The fire marshal inspects and confirms machine counts, staff verify revenue matches fees, and a code enforcement officer hand-delivers the license and stickers. The vending machine licensing program yielded $7,060 in revenue this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerford
Diaper Derby Crowned Toddler Champion at Matteson Center
Mike Fingerie embraces his 20 month old Logan after Logan wins the diaper derby at the Matteson Community Center on Saturday. Recreation Supervisor Janet Mason and judges Cathy Gericke and Gary Randall review final results.
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Mike Fingerie
Logan
Janet Mason
Cathy Gericke
Gary Randall
Matteson Community Center
Massive brush fires sweep multiple suburbs near Frankfort
Firefighters from many departments battled large brush fires across the south suburbs and Indiana border, with one blaze covering about 150 acres near 88th Avenue and St Frances Road. Dozens of crews fought 40 acre forest preserve fires near 183rd Street and Central Avenue. Officials urge avoiding outdoor burning as dry conditions persist.
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Frankfort
U.S. Route 45
Drake Road
Dave Wheeler
Indiana
183Rd Street
Central Avenue
Jim Shields
Country Club Hills
Shields
South Holland
Lansing
Hazel Crest
Homewood
Matteson
Markham
Tinley Park
Mokena
Munster
Ind
Riverdale
Flossmoor
Lynwood
Thornton
Cook County Forest Preserve
88Th Avenue
St. Francis Road
Rick Kapinus
84Th Avenue
Ted Golden
Frankfort Square
Kapinus
St. Frances Road
Golden
Hickory Creek Forest Preserve
Orland Park
New Lenox
Homer Township
Palos Heights
Palos Fire Protection District
Hickory Creek
Palos Hills
Willow Springs
North Palos
Rally Call Aimed At ALS Cure And Hope
A call to join a rally in support of ALS research. The message urges nationwide participation to enrich the lives of Americans battling the disease and to advance efforts that could save lives in the future.
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Henry Wente
Phillip Engelking
Engelking
Itme
Edwin Knacke
Irene Yando
Edwin
Art Kregel
Knacke
Robert Pasbrig
Pasbrng
Penney’s
Tor Newspapers
Etarrsners
Rav
J. Carole Buckner
Rex Robinson
Lou Gehrig
MDA
Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Mdausa.org
Hollinger
al Publication
Park Forest
Star Publications
159Th St
Kenneth J. DePaolo Jr
Franklin Shuftan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S
U.S.P.S
Chicago Heights
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