Flossmoor couple explore world's forbidden corners
Doreen and Kit Drew document journeys to Katmandu, Siberia, Mongolia, Syria, Iran, Bhutan, Tibet, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Jordan, South Africa, Thailand and Egypt. They seek offbeat destinations beyond Paris and Florida, highlighting adventurous travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen
Kit Drew
Globe
Paris
Florida
Katmandu
Nepal
Siberia
Mongolia
Syria
Iran
Bhutan
Tibet
New Zealand
Turkey
China
Jordan
South Africa
Thailand
Egypt
Frankfort and University Park clash over sewer expansion
Frankfort village administrator and colleagues back extending utility service into unincorporated Green Garden Township amid border war with University Park. Officials from Frankfort, University Park and Consumers Illinois Water Co plan March 30 meeting with Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission to discuss who should extend sewer lines and its economic and environmental implications.
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Frankfort
Green Garden Township
University Park
Crete
Jerry Ducay
District to buy old village hall to ease overcrowding
Matteson district officials plan to buy the Village Hall at 3625 W 215th St to relocate administrative offices from Park Forest. A verbal agreement exists, with a final contract and bond sale details to be decided by April 20 and occupancy targeted for early April.
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Matteson
Tlinois
Jones
District 162
Arcadia School
David Holm
Ralph Coglianese
Rita Miotti
Caglianese
Jim Spice
Miotti
Consultant urges bigger parkland and revenue ventures for Richton Park
University of St. Francis professor Anthony Zito told Richton Park trustees that parks are under acreage and underdeveloped. He proposed 40 to 50 acre parks, land donations from developers, and a comprehensive renovation funded without tax referendums. Local developer John Hryn defended smaller, nearby parks for walkability and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park Village
Anthony Zito
Parks and Recreation
Kim Riddering
Zito
University of St. Francis
Joliet
Park Department
Richton Park
John Hryn
Lincoln Crossing
Hryn
Derailed Amtrak train near Bourbonnais claims lives and injuries
Palos Township fire captain responds to a disaster after Amtrak passenger train derails in Bourbonnais due to a collision with a semi-truck. By Wednesday 13 of 217 passengers were confirmed injured or dead, with up to five more feared missing.
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Palos Township
Bourbonnais
Amtrak
New Orleans
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